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Give your product the packaging it deserves with tray boxes, built from sturdy stock with a professional finish. Choose your size and printing options with fast turnaround. Request a free quote now!
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Plate-free digital printing transfers designs electronically, cost-effective for short runs.
Screen printing is a method using a mesh screen and stencil to transfer ink onto a substrate.
Quick-drying printing technique utilizing ultraviolet lights for ink curing, yielding a glossy finish.
Consisting of water-based pigments, Ensures top-notch color output with a 100% eco-friendly profile.
Fluorescent inks are vibrant, UV-reactive pigments that emit vivid colors under ultraviolet light.
Generate pure colors using specific ink formulas to consistently & precisely reproduce color in printing.
Produce metallic colors through precise ink formulations to replicate color in printing.
Premium bleached white paperboard, specially coated on one side to enhance printing & finishing.
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Top-notch textured paper, perfect for adding a touch of style when wrapping up durable boxes.
A unique paper material showcasing a shiny or matte metallic laminated surface.
Bleached kraft paper crafted from a blend of new and recycled pulp, coated on both sides for optimal printing.
Kraft paper produced from a combination of new and recycled paper pulp, with coating on both sides for printing purposes.
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Crafted from recycled grey chipboard cardboard, also known as uncoated recycled paperboard, ideal for luxury rigid boxes.
Unique paper material showcasing a holographic laminated surface in either glossy or matte finish.
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Gloss lamination enhances visual appeal by applying a shiny finish, and protecting printed materials.
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Made with a smooth lamination that feels like touching a peach, can choose between a satin or matte.
A UV coating is applied to a specific area and then cured using ultraviolet light to make it sturdy.
A transparent coating is applied using the CMYK printing technique, and it comes in gloss, satin, or matte.
A fast-drying coating that undergoes curing through ultraviolet light is offered in both gloss and matte.
In a printing method, dies are pressed onto the back of the material to create a raised motif.
A printing technique that involves pressing dies onto the front of the material to create a raised motif.
In foil relief printing, foil is transferred at high temperatures, often employing multiple colors.
Craft a die-cut shape with a plastic film layer, revealing a window to showcase the product inside.
We recommend the ideal material and add-ons like lamination, foiling, embossing UV, etc.
Get Free Design Support with your box 3d Renders or Send Your Design File for Printing.
Upon design approval, we’ll print and conduct quality checks before shipping the boxes to you.
Technical Specifications
| Dimensions | Available in Custom Sizes |
| Printing | CMYK, Pantone Color, Full Color & No Printing |
| Paper Stock | Eco-Friendly Kraft, Corrugated Cardboard & Premium Rigid Stock |
| Coating | Semi-Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV & Spot UV |
| Default Process | Die Cutting, Gluing, Scoring, Perforating |
| Custom Options | Window Cut Out, Gold/Silver Foiling, Embossing, Raised Ink |
| Proof | Digital Proof, 3D Mock-Up |
| Shipping | Shipped FLAT (Free Shipping Across USA & Canada) |
| Help | For further inquiries and Quotes, contact us or email at sales@cratpackaging.com |
Tray boxes are open-top or shallow-lid cartons that present a product face-up instead of hiding it under a closed lid — a display-style box used for retail, food, and gift items where the presentation matters as much as the protection. Crat Packaging manufactures tray boxes at our own US facility, with low minimum order quantities and free custom die-cutting for any product shape.
Key Features of Our Tray Boxes
- Open or shallow-wall design — the product sits visible on top of the tray instead of behind a closed panel.
- Rigid or corrugated stock — choose sturdy corrugated board for shipping-grade strength or rigid chipboard for a premium retail look.
- Custom die-cut inserts — cavities and dividers shaped to hold your product securely without shifting.
- Full-color printing — CMYK or PMS printing on the tray floor, walls, or an outer sleeve.
- Stackable construction — built to nest or stack for efficient shelf and warehouse space.
- Matte, gloss, or soft-touch finish — lamination options that suit retail, food, or gift presentation.
- Free structural design — we build the dieline around your product’s exact footprint at no extra charge.
Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Box Style | Open or shallow-lid tray, with or without an outer sleeve (see our rigid tray and sleeve boxes for a fully enclosed two-piece version) |
| Sizes | Custom dimensions built around your product’s shape and count |
| Material | Corrugated E/B flute board, SBS folding carton, or rigid chipboard |
| Thickness | 12pt–32pt board or single/double-wall corrugated, sized to product weight |
| Printing | CMYK, PMS spot color, digital or offset |
| Finishing | Matte or gloss lamination, soft-touch, spot UV, foil stamping |
| Add-Ons | Die-cut inserts, dividers, foam trays, window cutouts |
| Minimum Order | 100 units |
| Turnaround | 10–15 business days standard; 8 business days expedited |
| Setup / Plate / Die Charges | Free |
Customization Options
Sizes & Shapes
Every tray is die-cut to your product’s footprint — round, square, irregular, or multi-cavity for several items in one tray.
Materials
Corrugated board suits shipping and bulk retail trays; rigid chipboard gives a premium, high-end presentation for gift, cosmetic, or specialty food items.
Printing & Finish
Full CMYK printing covers artwork and branding across the tray floor and walls; matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination finishes the surface, and foil stamping or spot UV can highlight a logo.
Add-Ons
Die-cut cavities, foam or paperboard inserts, and dividers keep multiple items organized and prevent shifting in transit or on display.
Industries & Use Cases
Tray boxes are used across retail for open-face product display, by food and bakery brands presenting baked goods or confections, by cosmetics and gift companies showcasing sets of items, and by e-commerce brands that want a product to look intentional the moment the box opens. Packaging candles specifically? See our tray sleeve candle boxes.
How to Order
- Request a free quote with your product dimensions, quantity, and material preference.
- Our design team builds a free custom dieline and proof — no plate or die charges.
- Approve your proof before production begins.
- We produce your order at our US facility, 10–15 business days standard (8 days expedited).
- Boxes ship directly to your warehouse or fulfillment center.
Why Wholesale Buyers Choose Crat Packaging
Crat Packaging LLC runs its own US production facility, so tray boxes are built to your product’s exact dimensions rather than pulled from a generic stock size. Setup, plate, and die-cut charges are free, design support is free, and our minimum order for cardboard packaging starts at 100 units. Bulk pricing starts from around $0.75 per unit, depending on size, material, quantity, and finish, with standard turnaround of 10–15 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a tray box and a tray and sleeve box?
A tray box is open or shallow-walled on its own, presenting the product face-up. A tray and sleeve box adds an outer sleeve that slides over the tray for a fully enclosed, two-piece package with more branding surface.
What’s the minimum order?
Our minimum order for custom tray boxes is 100 units.
Can the tray be shaped to fit my product exactly?
Yes. We build a free custom dieline around your product’s footprint, including multi-cavity layouts for sets of items.
What material should I choose?
Corrugated board is the sturdier, more economical choice for shipping; rigid chipboard gives a premium retail or gift presentation at a higher cost per unit.
Is there a setup or plate charge?
No. Plate and die-cut charges are always free at Crat Packaging.
How long does production take?
Standard turnaround is 10–15 business days from proof approval, with 8-day expedited production available.
Ready to give your product an open, on-shelf presentation? Get a free quote for custom tray boxes today.
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