What this construction is
A tray and sleeve is a shallow rigid tray that slides into an open-ended outer sleeve. The sleeve carries the print or the branding and the tray carries the piece, so the two can be changed independently.
Saffiano leather on this construction, specifically
A saffiano tray survives being pulled in and out of a sleeve thousands of times, which is exactly where a smooth tray polishes and marks. It is the tray material to specify for a programme that reprints sleeves for years.
Getting the fit right
The sleeve is where the brand lives, and it is the cheapest part to reprint. A retailer who changes packaging design every season can keep one tray specification and reprint only the sleeve, which is the practical argument for this construction.
The mistake to avoid
A sleeve that fits the tray exactly will not go on once the tray is wrapped. The clearance is set from the wrapped tray, not the bare one, which sounds obvious and is the most common measuring error we see.
Where it is used
Seasonal and campaign packaging, e-commerce, and any programme where the design changes more often than the box does.
Why saffiano leather
Saffiano is leather finished with a fine cross-hatch press and a protective coating. It is the most hard-wearing leather finish we use.
Putting your logo on saffiano leather
The coating means foil sits on the surface rather than sinking in, so a hot-stamp stays crisp. Deboss is shallower than on plain calf, by the nature of the finish.
Cutting the interior in saffiano leather
Wrapped over a rigid shell, with the cross-hatch running square to the box edge.
Wipe clean. It tolerates handling far better than an untreated hide.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Piece dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Saffiano leather colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Logo artwork | Vector gives the cleanest die or screen |
| Saffiano leather on this construction | A saffiano tray survives being pulled in and out of a sleeve thousands of times, which is exactly where a smooth tray polishes and marks. |
Frequently asked questions
Is saffiano leather a good choice for a tray and sleeve box?
A saffiano tray survives being pulled in and out of a sleeve thousands of times, which is exactly where a smooth tray polishes and marks. It is the tray material to specify for a programme that reprints sleeves for years.
How does saffiano leather wear on this construction?
Wipe clean. It tolerates handling far better than an untreated hide.
Can it be made in our colour?
Yes — the saffiano leather is matched to a Pantone reference or a physical swatch, and confirmed on a sample.
What logo methods suit saffiano leather?
The coating means foil sits on the surface rather than sinking in, so a hot-stamp stays crisp. Deboss is shallower than on plain calf, by the nature of the finish.
Can I see it before ordering?
Yes. A physical pre-production sample is made to your specification and the bulk run is held to the sample you approve.
Make your tray and sleeve boxes
Tell us the piece, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.