Box Sleeves

Custom Packaging Sleeves by Pixartprinting

Add a layer of intrigue, elegance and essential product information to your packaging with custom box sleeves from Pixartprinting. Easy to slip on and off, our sleeve packaging gives you a generous canvas to tell your brand's story, showcase your product and create an unboxing experience your customers will remember. Whether you're launching a new product or refreshing an existing line, box sleeve printing is one of the most versatile and cost-effective ways to elevate your packaging — with no minimum order and free delivery, always.

Cardboard Sleeves for Packaging

Box sleeves are one of the most flexible packaging solutions available. Rather than investing in entirely new custom boxes every time your branding or product information changes, packaging sleeves allow you to update your look quickly and affordably — simply slide a new sleeve over your existing box. This makes them particularly popular with brands that run seasonal campaigns, limited editions or frequent product updates.

From food and drink to cosmetics, gifts and retail, cardboard sleeves are widely used across industries throughout the UK. They're also an excellent way to add a premium feel to otherwise plain or standard packaging, transforming a simple box into something that genuinely reflects the quality of what's inside. With optional custom cut-outs, you can even create windows that reveal the product or box beneath — adding an extra element of visual interest and tactile appeal.

Custom Packaging Sleeves for Small Businesses

At Pixartprinting, we believe that great packaging shouldn't be reserved for large corporations with big budgets. That's why our custom box sleeves are available from just one single copy, with no minimum order quantity. Whether you're a small independent brand testing a new product, a start-up preparing for your first launch, or an established business running a short-run promotional campaign, our sleeve packaging is designed to work for you — at any scale, with the same high-quality results.

Premium Materials for Your Box Sleeves

The material you choose for your cardboard sleeves plays a significant role in how your packaging is perceived. At Pixartprinting, we offer three carefully selected card stocks each suited to different product types and brand aesthetics:

• Classic Card (380 gsm) — A matt white card, coated on one side and printed on the front. Lightweight yet rigid, it offers excellent durability and a clean, professional finish. Particularly popular in the drinks, pharmaceuticals, refrigerated foods, confectionery and cosmetics sectors.
• Ivory Rough-Finish Card (300 gsm) — A natural, pure cellulose card with a distinctive rough surface and warm ivory tone. Ideal for brands seeking a tactile, artisanal or craft aesthetic that stands out on the shelf.
• Premium Card (320 gsm) — A high-quality, pure cellulose card with a special treatment on both sides that creates a textured effect and ensures bright, sharp printing. The go-to choice for brands that demand the very best in print quality and tactile finish.

All materials used in our box sleeve printing carry FSC™ certification, guaranteeing that they are sourced from forests managed to rigorous environmental, social and economic standards — a responsible choice for brands that care about where their materials come from.

Custom Sizes and Cut-Outs for Your Sleeve Packaging

No two products are exactly the same, which is why our packaging sleeves are available in fully custom dimensions. Simply enter your required width, height and depth measurements when placing your order, and we'll produce your sleeves to fit your boxes precisely. For added visual impact, you can also opt for a custom cut-out — a shaped opening in the sleeve that reveals the box or product underneath, adding depth, texture and a premium unboxing experience.

Special Finishes for Box Sleeves That Make an Impression

Take your custom box sleeves to the next level with our range of special finishes. Choose from three premium options to add a striking decorative effect to your sleeve packaging:

• 3D Varnish — A raised, tactile coating that adds depth and texture to selected areas of your design, creating a sophisticated contrast between matt and gloss.
• 3D Gold Foil Gloss — A luxurious, high-shine gold foil effect that catches the light and instantly elevates the perceived value of your packaging.
• 3D Silver Foil Gloss — A sleek, reflective silver foil finish that adds a contemporary, premium edge to your sleeve design.

Custom Box Sleeves with Your Logo and Branding

Your packaging is often the first physical touchpoint a customer has with your brand — and custom packaging sleeves with your logo are one of the most powerful ways to make that moment count. With full-bleed printing across the entire surface of your sleeve, you have complete creative freedom to showcase your logo, brand colours, product photography, ingredient lists, barcodes or any other information that matters to your customers. The result is packaging that doesn't just protect — it communicates, connects and converts.

How to Order Your Custom Packaging Sleeves with Pixartprinting

Ordering your box sleeves online with Pixartprinting is quick and straightforward. Select your configuration options on this page — material, dimensions, cut-out preference and any special finishes — then download the Template and Instructions to set up your print-ready artwork file. Once your file is ready, place your order, upload your artwork and leave the rest to us. Your finished sleeve packaging will be delivered directly to your home or office, free of charge, always.

Design Your Box Sleeves with Our Free Online Editor

Don't have a designer on hand? No problem. Our free online editor allows you to create professional-quality artwork for your custom box sleeves directly in your browser — no specialist software required. It's the easiest way to bring your packaging vision to life, whatever your design experience.

Complete Your Packaging with These Related Products

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• Custom boxes — fully bespoke boxes designed and printed to your exact specifications.
• Custom packaging — browse our complete packaging range for every product and sector.
• Cardboard packaging — ready-to-customise standard packaging solutions for every need.
• Custom labels — professionally printed labels for products, packaging and more.
• Roll labels — high-volume labels on a roll, compatible with automatic labelling machines.
• Custom stickers — versatile, high-quality stickers for branding, sealing and decoration.