Box type
Custom Drawer Boxes with Ribbon Pulls
Custom drawer boxes from Colormix, a manufacturing-led packaging supplier in Guangzhou, China: 500 pcs per size, digital samples in 3–7 days; production-line samples in 7–10 days, bulk in 15–22 working days after approval. A rigid sleeve holds a sliding tray, with a ribbon or finger pull and a stop edge so the tray cannot come out in transit. Chosen when the reveal needs two movements — a slide, then the product.
A drawer box separates the reveal into two movements: the sleeve slides, then the tray comes out. That pause is useful when the product needs a moment — a bottle, a watch, a set of samples — and it keeps the outer surface free for a clean print.
Specification
- Minimum order
- 500 pcs per size
- Board
- 1.5 mm / 2.0 mm greyboard for sleeve and tray
- Tray
- Rigid tray with ribbon pull or finger notch
- Sample
- Digital sample 3–7 days; production-line sample 7–10 days
- Bulk lead time
- 15–22 working days after sample approval
- Packing
- Assembled and wrapped, export cartons with marks
Typical use
- Fragrance, skincare and candle sets
- Watches and small leather goods
- Sample kits and discovery sets
- Confectionery and tea gift boxes
Not on the list? The construction does not change — the board, insert and finish do. Send the product details and we will tell you which of these options fits.
Sliding Drawer Boxes: the structures we quote most
Each structure changes the dieline, the assembly time and the unit cost. Send the product and we quote the two that fit, rather than all of them.
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EXPLORE THIS STRUCTURE Custom Rigid Drawer Box
A custom rigid sleeve and sliding tray with a controlled pull and fitted product insert.
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EXPLORE THIS STRUCTURE Drawer Box with Window
A sliding drawer box with a window that shows the product or insert before opening.
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EXPLORE THIS STRUCTURE Drawer Style Box with Window
A drawer-style presentation box with a framed window and a clean retail-facing structure.
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EXPLORE THIS STRUCTURE Slide Rigid Box
A slide-open rigid box with a smooth tray movement, pull detail and premium wrapped finish.
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Board and materials
- Greyboard 1.5–2.0 mm
- Art paper 157 gsm
- Textured and embossed paper
- Kraft paper wrap
- Soft-touch laminate
Finishing
- Hot foil stamping
- Embossing and debossing
- Spot UV
- Matte lamination
- Ribbon colour matched to artwork
Inserts
- Die-cut EVA foam
- Paperboard cradle with ribbon
- Molded pulp insert
- Flocked tray
- Fabric-covered platform
Material and finish are specified per project and confirmed on the sample. Where a material claim matters — recycled content, plastic-free insert — the specification states what the material is, so the claim can be checked rather than assumed.
How this box gets made
Fixed specification, then dieline, then sample, then bulk — in that order.
Spec and quote
Product, quantity, channel and date fixed. Itemised quote issued.
Dieline
Dieline PDF issued with your artwork placed and finishing marked.
Digital sample
3–7 days, to check design, colour and finish.
Production-line sample
7–10 days, on the specified board and process. Signed off as the reference.
Bulk
15–22 working days after approval, with inspection and packing data.
Used in these industries
See how this structure is adapted to different products, channels and presentation requirements.
Jewelry & Accessories
Jewelry packaging works at a small scale, where a millimetre of fit decides whether the piece moves in the box. The box is also part of the product ex…
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Watch Straps & Leather Goods
A watch strap is small, flexible and sold at a margin that a plain carton cannot carry. The packaging problem is presentation rather than protection: …
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How tight should the tray fit?
Tight enough to hold position in transit, loose enough to open with one hand. We set the clearance on the dieline and confirm it on the physical sample — this is the main reason we sample before bulk.
Can the drawer have a ribbon pull?
Yes. Ribbon type, width and colour are specified with the artwork, and the ribbon is anchored inside the tray so it cannot pull free.
Does a drawer box cost more than a lid and base box?
It uses more board and more assembly time, so it usually costs more than a simple two-piece rigid box at the same size. We quote both constructions side by side when the choice is open.
What is the minimum order?
500 pcs per size.
Other box types
Box type
Lid & Base Boxes
Lid and base boxes: a two-piece rigid box with a lift-off lid, built on 1.5–3 mm greyboard and wrapped to your artwork. Sampled before bulk.
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Box type
Magnetic Closure Boxes
Rigid magnetic closure boxes with concealed magnets, ribbon pull and foam or paper inserts. Sample approved before bulk.
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Box type
Folding Cartons
Printed folding cartons on 300–400 gsm board, flat-packed for efficient freight. Digital or offset printing.
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Quote your sliding drawer boxes
Send five things — product, channel, quantity, budget and target date. We come back with two or three options, the trade-offs between them, and an itemised quote.
- Email · sales@colormixpackaging.com
- Based in · Guangzhou, China
- Response time · within one business day
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Last reviewed: 2026-10-26