Custom Drawer Boxes

A box that slides open turns a simple reveal into an experience. Custom drawer boxes from Discount Box Printing are built around an inner tray that slides out of an outer sleeve, much like a drawer or a matchbox. The tray cradles your product, and the printed shell carries your brand. As the tray glides out, it creates a slow, deliberate reveal that feels premium and considered. We print every drawer box with your logo, colors, and artwork at honest, factory-direct prices.

This slide-out style is also called a slide box or matchbox-style box. Most open with a thumb-notch cutout on the tray or a ribbon pull that lifts it free of the sleeve. You can build them rigid — greyboard wrapped in printed paper — for a heavy, luxury feel, or in lightweight paperboard for a slimmer, budget-friendly run. Either way you get free design help, no setup fees, low minimum orders, and free delivery across the USA, so premium packaging stays within reach for a boutique or a large brand alike.

Popular Types of Custom Drawer Boxes

Drawer boxes share one core idea — a tray inside a sleeve — but the build and opening detail change the feel. These are the styles we print most often:

• Rigid drawer / slide box — greyboard wrapped in printed paper for a weighty, luxury build, like our custom rigid boxes.
• Matchbox-style box — a slim slide box with a tray that pushes out from one end, ideal for small items.
• Drawer with ribbon pull — a fabric ribbon tab that lets the tray glide out with a gentle tug.
• Drawer with thumb-notch — a simple cut-out on the tray edge that opens the box with a fingertip.
• Drawer with insert — a foam, fabric, or molded insert that rides in the tray to hold the product in place.
• Double-drawer box — two trays that slide from opposite ends for paired products or gift sets.
• Paperboard slide box — a lightweight, lower-cost version for retail and shippable runs.
• Drawer with window — a die-cut window in the sleeve so the product peeks through.
• Drawer with magnetic stop — a soft magnetic catch that keeps the tray from sliding out too far.

Custom Drawer Box Sizes & Dimensions

There is no standard drawer box size. The tray is built to fit your product, and the sleeve is built around the tray with a smooth, snug slide. We produce the exact size and style you specify. Not sure which fits? Tell us your item and how you want it to present, and our team will recommend the right tray depth, insert, and dimensions.

These are popular sizes and styles — all customizable:

Use Case	Popular Size (L × W × H)	Best Style
Jewelry (ring / pendant)	3.5 × 3.5 × 1.5 in	Rigid drawer with insert
Chocolate / confectionery	6.0 × 4.0 × 1.25 in	Drawer with insert tray
Cosmetics (lipstick / serum)	3.0 × 2.0 × 2.5 in	Matchbox-style slide
Tech / earbuds	4.0 × 3.0 × 1.5 in	Rigid drawer with thumb-notch
Candle (single)	4.0 × 4.0 × 4.5 in	Rigid drawer with ribbon pull
Greeting card / stationery	5.5 × 4.25 × 1.0 in	Paperboard slide box
Gift set (paired items)	8.0 × 6.0 × 2.0 in	Double-drawer box
Subscription kit	9.0 × 7.0 × 2.5 in	Rigid drawer with insert

Materials & Finishes

The build sets the feel. For a premium drawer box, choose rigid greyboard wrapped in printed paper for a solid, weighty slide. For a lighter, lower-cost run, choose sturdy paperboard that still prints and folds cleanly. Then layer on the details: soft-touch, matte, or gloss lamination, gold or silver foil stamping, embossing, debossing, and spot UV. Add a ribbon pull for an elegant open and a foam or molded insert that holds the product steady in the tray. Want a greener build? Ask about our eco-friendly boxes and recyclable stocks.

Printing & Graphics Quality

Your logo and artwork print in crisp, true-to-brand color. We use offset and digital printing for rich, even coverage across the sleeve, the tray edges, and the inside faces the reveal shows off. Match your exact brand shades with custom CMYK or Pantone inks, run a clean monogram, or wrap a full-color pattern across the whole shell. Because the tray slides out slowly, every printed surface gets noticed — so finishes like foil and embossing add the texture and shine that make a drawer box feel like part of the product.

Drawer Boxes Across Industries

The slide-out reveal suits any brand that wants a memorable open. Jewelry and watch brands use rigid drawer boxes with fitted inserts, pairing naturally with our custom jewelry boxes. Beauty brands reach for matchbox-style slides for lipstick, serum, and palettes, alongside our custom cosmetic boxes. Chocolatiers, candle makers, tech brands, and subscription services all lean on drawer boxes for gifting and keepsake editions — they sit comfortably next to our custom candle boxes and custom gift boxes, so your whole lineup stays on-brand.

Why Slide-Out Packaging Elevates Your Brand

A drawer box does more than hold a product. The slow reveal builds a little anticipation as the tray glides into view, and that pause is the part people photograph and share. The tactile pull — a ribbon tug or a thumb-notch slide — adds a sensory moment that flat boxes cannot match. Because the build feels substantial, customers tend to keep the box for storage, so your brand stays in their space long after the sale.

How to Order Your Custom Drawer Boxes

1. Request a free quote — share your tray size, sleeve style, finish, insert, quantity, and print colors.
2. Get a free proof — our designers build your dieline and prepare a digital proof at no cost.
3. Approve & we print — once you sign off, we manufacture factory-direct.
4. Free delivery — your finished drawer boxes ship to your door across the USA.

Want to feel the stock and the slide first? Order a free sample kit so you can compare rigid and paperboard builds in hand before you commit to a full run.

Why Order Custom Drawer Boxes From Discount Box Printing?

• Wholesale pricing — factory-direct rates with no reseller markup.
• Free design & dieline — our designers prep your print-ready artwork at no cost.
• Low minimum orders — order only what you need and reorder as you grow.
• Fast turnaround — about 10 to 12 business days standard, with rush of 6 to 8 available.
• Premium finishes & inserts — foil, embossing, soft-touch, ribbon pulls, and fitted trays.
• Eco-friendly options — recyclable and kraft stocks for greener packaging.

Comparing reveal styles? See how a drawer compares with our custom sleeve boxes, or shop a full state-by-state lineup at custom boxes USA. Ready to give your product a slide-out reveal? Request a free quote and we'll reply within one business day with pricing and a free proof for your custom drawer boxes.