An Introduction to Custom Sliding Boxes and Their Practical Use

 

There are many packaging types available in today’s packaging market. This helps a brand select the best one for its needs. When looking for packaging you may have come across custom sliding boxes. This box is popular when it comes to packaging luxury, fragile, and multi-component products. The box is able to give consumers a high-end unboxing experience as it slides open to reveal the product inside it. Items that are often packaged in the box include jewelry, cosmetics, electronics, as well as specialty gifts. The durable box is usually made with good-quality rigid material to enhance its look and appeal further.

 

The following looks at custom sliding boxes and their practical use:

What are custom sliding boxes?

 

This is two-piece and high-end packaging that includes an inner tray which slides out from the outer sleeve. The packaging is often employed to package luxury products like cosmetics and jewelry. Premium branding can occur and the boxes include features such as ribbon pulls and thumb notches.

Structure of the box

 

The packaging includes a slipcase or sleeve along with an inner tray. It is possible to open the slipcase on both sides or it may be closed on one end. The inner tray may be made using rigid cardstock, corrugated board, and Kraft paper.

 

As said above, brands often choose high-quality materials to make the box so that it is rigid and gives an image of quality. This includes high-quality cardboard or paperboard. An eco-friendly brand will select sustainable material like good-quality Kraft paper.

 

The double-walled design of the box is able to perfectly protect the product when its transportation and handling is occurring. This ensures no damage occurs to it till customers receive it.

Packaging size

 

The packaging is totally customizable in dimensions allowing the product to fit in the box properly. This ensures the product stays in place and does not get forced into a box that is extremely small for it. The right dimension packaging even enhances the unboxing experience as it is easy to open it and the product gets presented attractively to people.

Common specifications:

 

The following are common sliding packaging sizes that may be considered:

 

•     Small: The box can be about 6” x 4” x 2”.
•     Medium: The packaging may be 10” x 8” x 4”.
•     Large: The box may be 14” x 12” x 8”.

 

Packaging manufacturers usually have the option of any custom size box so that a brand can get perfect packaging.

Types of sliding packaging

 

There are different types of sliding packaging that a brand can choose from according to the impression it wants to convey to its consumer base. The following includes common sliding packaging available in the market:

 

•   Rigid boxes: These are thicker and highly durable boxes which feel luxurious and are able to effectively protect high-end products.
•     Kraft paperboard boxes: This is an eco-friendly and sustainable option that eco-conscious brands can choose.
•     Sliding boxes with inlays: The packaging has custom-fitted foam or even cardboard inserts in it that are able to hold delicate products like glass bottles in place.
•     Double-sided slider boxes: There is a tray which can slide out of the sleeve. This may be from either end of it.

Practical uses

 

The packaging is really versatile and used across different industries to enhance product presentation.

 

Luxury and expensive products such as jewelry, cosmetics, perfumes, etc. are packaged in the box to give a sense of exclusivity. The unboxing experience is enhanced due to the sliding mechanism of the box. This is highly engaging and increases the perceived value of the product making people pay more for it.

 

Electronics and gadgets may be put in the box such as USB sticks, mobile phones, etc. The rigid and strong structure of the box can keep the delicate components secure. Brands will have less returns with packaging like this.

 

Promotional items may be placed in the packaging as it is able to convey a positive image of the brand convincing people to buy from it.

 

It is possible to even package retail plus apparel items like accessories, socks, etc. which can be packaged in a neat and high-end way to stand out amongst the competition.

 

Businesses that sell specialty food along with beverages like high-end chocolates can place them in the packaging.

Promote brand

 

The sleeve and tray can be printed to help promote the brand. A business can add its brand logo on the box to let people know it has manufactured the product and is selling it.

 

Businesses customize the box with certain colors, images, and finishing touches, letting people know about the brand and what it is selling. For instance, high-end brands use the color black to convey elegance.

 

Finishing touches like foil stamping and embossing further enhance the look and feel of the box drawing people to it.

 

Custom sliding boxes are practical boxes that are functional and used by many brands. The packaging is able to protect products and market them to the target audience amongst the competition.