
Overview
Packaging Sleeves, sometimes known as belly bands, are a minimalistic new way to brand your products, providing your customers with key information while maintaining a low carbon footprint for your company. Send a message to your customers with sustainable packaging sleeves that wrap around your products and offer a high degree of changeability!
Features
- Comes in Standard Sizes like 8" x 2", 12" x 4", 18" x 6", or any custom size of your choosing.
- High quality paper options are available with 14pt, 16pt, and 17.5pt thickness.
- Add a classic impression with Matte, or Semi Gloss to your packaging sleeve.
- Elegant coating options like semi gloss, with printing within 2 business days.
- Customize your packaging sleeves with specialties by submitting a quick custom quote
100lb Gloss Book
- Standard glossy paper stock with a shiny finish that provides an excellent opaque base for rich process color printing
- The most popular stock for brochures, product sheets, flyers, posters, etc.
- If you are interested in a different type of stock feel free to Request a Quote. We have a lot of paper selection you can choose from on our paper stock page.
100lb Silk Book
- Silk finish, non-gloss paper with excellent opaque base for easy to read, crisp typography.
- This paper is often used for brochures, newsletters, book pages, and more.
- If you are interested in a different type of stock feel free to Request a Quote, we have a lot of paper selection you can choose from on our paper stock page.
100lb Cover | Gloss
- Eye-catching and great for full color printing
- Adds nice sheen for sharp, vibrant colors
- Heavier glossy paper stock used for brochures, booklet covers etc.
100lb Cover | Silk
- Silk finish, non-gloss paper with excellent opaque base for easy to read, crisp typography.
- This paper is often used for brochures, newsletters, book pages, and more.
- Bendable but durable.
14pt Cover | Semi Gloss
- Sturdy and versatile coated stock.
- Nice sheen to the paper for sharp, vibrant colors.
- Okay to write on with better results coming from ballpoint pens.
16pt Cover | Semi Gloss
- Super sturdy and versatile, coated stock
- Nice sheen to the paper for sharp, vibrant colors
- Okay to write on with better results coming from ballpoint pens
14pt Cover | Matte
- Sturdy and versatile uncoated cardstock
- Produces nice colors even though uncoated
- Texture of the paper visible
- Great for writing
- Best with minimal usage of ink to show paper texture
- Minimum Thickness for Edge painting, results are satisfactory and still noticeable.
16pt Cover | Fine Finch
- This is a standard weight card stock that is 40% denser than most single layer cards. This signature weight is perfect for most business applications.
- Premium uncoated smooth stock, really has an impact on your branding
- Versatile paper, has the same reputation for quality, consistency and uniformity
- Inspires great design with its superb formation, lush tactility, archival quality and timeless appeal
- Acid-free for archival quality
- Matte, uncoated, cover stock is great for writing on
- Excellent environmental attributes
17.5pt Cover | Eggshell Ultra White
- Extra sturdy with great luxurious texture
- Best choice if looking for thicker, textured stock
- Excellent to write on with pen or pencil due to the fact that it's uncoated
- Helpful Tip: Avoid printing large solid areas with this paper stock as you'd want to show off the paper texture. This paper is great for minimal designs.
80lb Text | Uncoated Smooth White
- Slightly heavier and more premium feel than a standard white copy paper
- Smooth uncoated texture
- Thinner than cover but still durable; great for brochures
Other Paper Options
Does our shopping cart not offer the paper option that you like or want? Submit a request for a custom quote if you have a specific paper in mind or feel free to browse our paper stock for other options.
Uncoated
An uncoated stock allows you to experience the unique feel and texture of your desired stock. Whether you desire the softness of a cotton stock or the fine tooth of our Mohawk Eggshell selections, your product can experience the sophistication of a beautiful, pristine card stock by ditching the coating and going straight for style.
NOTE: Not recommended for too much solid color as you want to show more of the stock texture.
Semi Gloss
Our semi-gloss is a coating on a variety of our stocks used to enhance the color quality of digitally-printed options.
Foil Stamping
- Foil stamping is a process in which the foil is stamped to the packaging sleeves with heat. We offer a variety of vibrant and classy foil colors to choose from so that your packaging sleeves can stand out.
- For custom foil stamping treatment to your packaging sleeves, simply Request a Quote.
Digital Foil
- We offer a limited number of digital foil stamp colors that include gold, silver, copper, and blue.
- Digital foil registration has a 1/8" tolerance meaning that the packaging sleeves will shift a bit during printing
- When designing for digital foil, if you are choosing not to pursue a soft touch option, refrain from adding full color backgrounds or textures that overlap the foil area. Avoid using small or thin fonts for digital foil.
- Limit only 1 foil color for the front and back of your packaging sleeves.
- For custom digital foil treatment to your packaging sleeves, simply Request a Quote.
Die Cutting
- Create a custom shape to give your packaging sleeves some edge
- Die lines must be provided by the client
Letterpressing
- Letterpressing is the process where the metal surface letters are inked and pressed onto the paper. It elevates the quality of the packaging sleeves by giving them a luxurious look and feel.
- For adding a custom letterpressing treatment to your packaging sleeves, simply Request a Quote.
Embossing
- Embossing is the process of pressing the paper with metal to raise the surface. It adds a new dimension that results in an elegant look and feel to your final product.
- For custom embossing treatment to your packaging sleeves, simply Request a Quote.

Download a design template
8 x 2 - Packaging Sleeves
8 x 3 - Packaging Sleeves
8 x 4 - Packaging Sleeves
10 x 2 - Packaging Sleeves
10 x 3 - Packaging Sleeves
10 x 4 - Packaging Sleeves
12 x 2 - Packaging Sleeves
12 x 3 - Packaging Sleeves
12 x 4 - Packaging Sleeves
15 x 2 - Packaging Sleeves
15 x 3 - Packaging Sleeves
15 x 4 - Packaging Sleeves
15 x 5 - Packaging Sleeves
17 x 2 - Packaging Sleeves
17 x 3 - Packaging Sleeves
17 x 4 - Packaging Sleeves
17 x 5 - Packaging Sleeves
17 x 6 - Packaging Sleeves
18 x 2 - Packaging Sleeves
18 x 3 - Packaging Sleeves
18 x 4 - Packaging Sleeves
18 x 5 - Packaging Sleeves
18 x 6 - Packaging Sleeves
Browse all templatesFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use one of your templates to design the packaging sleeves myself?
A: Yes, head over to the “Templates” tab and find the sizing that works best for you. Download the templates in one of .AI, .JPG, .PDF, or .PSD file formats. Then you can design to your heart's content in your favorite editing software.
Q: When can I receive my packaging sleeves order?
A: Depending on the quantity, you can get your order as soon as 2 business days once you have submitted your files and they are approved. Please keep in mind that if you order an especially large quantity or add a lot of specialties your order may take longer.
Q: Is it possible to add adhesive to my belly bands?
A: Yes, in the shopping cart section under "adhesive tape," select "Yes, Peel and Seal tape" to add adhesive and make your life easier.
Q: Can my packaging sleeves be folded in more than two places?
A: Yes, to help you with folding without leaving any marks we have added the "scoring" option to the shopping cart. You can let us know how much scoring you need and where.
Q: How much will all this cost me?
A: If you're sticking to the options in the standard cart your total price and price per item will update as you select your options. For custom orders, we'll let you know through a custom quote.
Q: Can I use a different paper type than the ones you have listed?
A: Absolutely! Have a look at all our paper stocks then contact us with what you want. You can also let us know if you have your own material you'd like us to print on.
Q: You don't have my size. What do I do?
A: We are happy to offer a custom size. Simply let us know what you're looking for with a custom quote.
Q: What can I do if I can't find a template in my size?
A: We're all about helping our customers. Request a custom quote and let us know what size template you need.
Q: What kind of turnaround can I expect? When will I get my products?
A: For standard orders of 25 to 1000 packaging sleeves, you can look forward to receiving your order in just 2 business days. For orders of over 1000 packaging sleeves, please allow for additional shipment time.
Overview
Packaging Sleeves, sometimes known as belly bands, are a minimalistic new way to brand your products, providing your customers with key information while maintaining a low carbon footprint for your company. Send a message to your customers with sustainable packaging sleeves that wrap around your products and offer a high degree of changeability!
Features
- Comes in Standard Sizes like 8" x 2", 12" x 4", 18" x 6", or any custom size of your choosing.
- High quality paper options are available with 14pt, 16pt, and 17.5pt thickness.
- Add a classic impression with Matte, or Semi Gloss to your packaging sleeve.
- Elegant coating options like semi gloss, with printing within 2 business days.
- Customize your packaging sleeves with specialties by submitting a quick custom quote
100lb Gloss Book
- Standard glossy paper stock with a shiny finish that provides an excellent opaque base for rich process color printing
- The most popular stock for brochures, product sheets, flyers, posters, etc.
- If you are interested in a different type of stock feel free to Request a Quote. We have a lot of paper selection you can choose from on our paper stock page.
100lb Silk Book
- Silk finish, non-gloss paper with excellent opaque base for easy to read, crisp typography.
- This paper is often used for brochures, newsletters, book pages, and more.
- If you are interested in a different type of stock feel free to Request a Quote, we have a lot of paper selection you can choose from on our paper stock page.
100lb Cover | Gloss
- Eye-catching and great for full color printing
- Adds nice sheen for sharp, vibrant colors
- Heavier glossy paper stock used for brochures, booklet covers etc.
100lb Cover | Silk
- Silk finish, non-gloss paper with excellent opaque base for easy to read, crisp typography.
- This paper is often used for brochures, newsletters, book pages, and more.
- Bendable but durable.
14pt Cover | Semi Gloss
- Sturdy and versatile coated stock.
- Nice sheen to the paper for sharp, vibrant colors.
- Okay to write on with better results coming from ballpoint pens.
16pt Cover | Semi Gloss
- Super sturdy and versatile, coated stock
- Nice sheen to the paper for sharp, vibrant colors
- Okay to write on with better results coming from ballpoint pens
14pt Cover | Matte
- Sturdy and versatile uncoated cardstock
- Produces nice colors even though uncoated
- Texture of the paper visible
- Great for writing
- Best with minimal usage of ink to show paper texture
- Minimum Thickness for Edge painting, results are satisfactory and still noticeable.
16pt Cover | Fine Finch
- This is a standard weight card stock that is 40% denser than most single layer cards. This signature weight is perfect for most business applications.
- Premium uncoated smooth stock, really has an impact on your branding
- Versatile paper, has the same reputation for quality, consistency and uniformity
- Inspires great design with its superb formation, lush tactility, archival quality and timeless appeal
- Acid-free for archival quality
- Matte, uncoated, cover stock is great for writing on
- Excellent environmental attributes
17.5pt Cover | Eggshell Ultra White
- Extra sturdy with great luxurious texture
- Best choice if looking for thicker, textured stock
- Excellent to write on with pen or pencil due to the fact that it's uncoated
- Helpful Tip: Avoid printing large solid areas with this paper stock as you'd want to show off the paper texture. This paper is great for minimal designs.
80lb Text | Uncoated Smooth White
- Slightly heavier and more premium feel than a standard white copy paper
- Smooth uncoated texture
- Thinner than cover but still durable; great for brochures
Other Paper Options
Does our shopping cart not offer the paper option that you like or want? Submit a request for a custom quote if you have a specific paper in mind or feel free to browse our paper stock for other options.
Uncoated
An uncoated stock allows you to experience the unique feel and texture of your desired stock. Whether you desire the softness of a cotton stock or the fine tooth of our Mohawk Eggshell selections, your product can experience the sophistication of a beautiful, pristine card stock by ditching the coating and going straight for style.
NOTE: Not recommended for too much solid color as you want to show more of the stock texture.
Semi Gloss
Our semi-gloss is a coating on a variety of our stocks used to enhance the color quality of digitally-printed options.
Foil Stamping
- Foil stamping is a process in which the foil is stamped to the packaging sleeves with heat. We offer a variety of vibrant and classy foil colors to choose from so that your packaging sleeves can stand out.
- For custom foil stamping treatment to your packaging sleeves, simply Request a Quote.
Digital Foil
- We offer a limited number of digital foil stamp colors that include gold, silver, copper, and blue.
- Digital foil registration has a 1/8" tolerance meaning that the packaging sleeves will shift a bit during printing
- When designing for digital foil, if you are choosing not to pursue a soft touch option, refrain from adding full color backgrounds or textures that overlap the foil area. Avoid using small or thin fonts for digital foil.
- Limit only 1 foil color for the front and back of your packaging sleeves.
- For custom digital foil treatment to your packaging sleeves, simply Request a Quote.
Die Cutting
- Create a custom shape to give your packaging sleeves some edge
- Die lines must be provided by the client
Letterpressing
- Letterpressing is the process where the metal surface letters are inked and pressed onto the paper. It elevates the quality of the packaging sleeves by giving them a luxurious look and feel.
- For adding a custom letterpressing treatment to your packaging sleeves, simply Request a Quote.
Embossing
- Embossing is the process of pressing the paper with metal to raise the surface. It adds a new dimension that results in an elegant look and feel to your final product.
- For custom embossing treatment to your packaging sleeves, simply Request a Quote.

Download a design template
8 x 2 - Packaging Sleeves
8 x 3 - Packaging Sleeves
8 x 4 - Packaging Sleeves
10 x 2 - Packaging Sleeves
10 x 3 - Packaging Sleeves
10 x 4 - Packaging Sleeves
12 x 2 - Packaging Sleeves
12 x 3 - Packaging Sleeves
12 x 4 - Packaging Sleeves
15 x 2 - Packaging Sleeves
15 x 3 - Packaging Sleeves
15 x 4 - Packaging Sleeves
15 x 5 - Packaging Sleeves
17 x 2 - Packaging Sleeves
17 x 3 - Packaging Sleeves
17 x 4 - Packaging Sleeves
17 x 5 - Packaging Sleeves
17 x 6 - Packaging Sleeves
18 x 2 - Packaging Sleeves
18 x 3 - Packaging Sleeves
18 x 4 - Packaging Sleeves
18 x 5 - Packaging Sleeves
18 x 6 - Packaging Sleeves
Browse all templatesFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use one of your templates to design the packaging sleeves myself?
A: Yes, head over to the “Templates” tab and find the sizing that works best for you. Download the templates in one of .AI, .JPG, .PDF, or .PSD file formats. Then you can design to your heart's content in your favorite editing software.
Q: When can I receive my packaging sleeves order?
A: Depending on the quantity, you can get your order as soon as 2 business days once you have submitted your files and they are approved. Please keep in mind that if you order an especially large quantity or add a lot of specialties your order may take longer.
Q: Is it possible to add adhesive to my belly bands?
A: Yes, in the shopping cart section under "adhesive tape," select "Yes, Peel and Seal tape" to add adhesive and make your life easier.
Q: Can my packaging sleeves be folded in more than two places?
A: Yes, to help you with folding without leaving any marks we have added the "scoring" option to the shopping cart. You can let us know how much scoring you need and where.
Q: How much will all this cost me?
A: If you're sticking to the options in the standard cart your total price and price per item will update as you select your options. For custom orders, we'll let you know through a custom quote.
Q: Can I use a different paper type than the ones you have listed?
A: Absolutely! Have a look at all our paper stocks then contact us with what you want. You can also let us know if you have your own material you'd like us to print on.
Q: You don't have my size. What do I do?
A: We are happy to offer a custom size. Simply let us know what you're looking for with a custom quote.
Q: What can I do if I can't find a template in my size?
A: We're all about helping our customers. Request a custom quote and let us know what size template you need.
Q: What kind of turnaround can I expect? When will I get my products?
A: For standard orders of 25 to 1000 packaging sleeves, you can look forward to receiving your order in just 2 business days. For orders of over 1000 packaging sleeves, please allow for additional shipment time.
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Packaging Sleeves
Packaging sleeves are a fantastic way to brand your product while keeping a simplistic look. The packaging sleeve product is composed of a paper rectangle that slips around the middle of your product. The paper made to construct this sustainable packaging is thick, durable, high-end paper that will outlast any plastic wrap. Utilize packaging sleeve printing to maintain quality while cutting down on costs and waste. The beauty of the packaging sleeve printing is that it doesn’t cover up your product, but allows your product to speak for itself.
On the packaging sleeve itself you can print your brand name, give directions, tell more about the product, or stamp your logo. For food packaging sleeve printing you can add nutritional information and cooking instructions. Packaging sleeve printing also boasts a high degree of changeability. Imagine Christmas themed packaging sleeve printing for the months of November and December and then sparkly New Year themed packaging sleeve printing arriving just in time for the New Year’s event? This is unthinkable with other types of packaging, but with packaging sleeve printing anything is possible. Make use of our helpful Gold Image Printing Blog post: “What are Packaging Sleeves?” to learn even more as you start your order!
Packaging Sleeves Specs
Sizes
Enjoy a plethora of available sizes for your packaging sleeves, ranging from 4" x 6" to 25" x 6". If you're still looking for a different size, you're more than welcome to submit a request for a custom quote and let us know the exact packaging sleeves dimensions you need for your products!
Paper
While you are always welcome to request a custom quote for the paper stock of your choosing, our standard shopping cart for packaging sleeves has some incredibly versatile and reliable options immediately available! Our 100lb Gloss Book offers smooth glossy paper that can be easily rolled, and which illustrates vivid colors. Get that same benefit with an extra finish with 100lb Gloss, or some extra textured feel with Silk Book. The 14pt Cover - Semi-Gloss is a sturdy and versatile coated stock while its 16pt counterpart adds an extra layer of luxury to that firmness. Our 17.5pt Cover - Eggshell Ultra White is a gorgeous textured finish with an eggshell-like finish. The 16pt Cover - Fine Finch is an affordable, super smooth and elegant cover stock. With the 14pt Cover - Matte, a regular favorite, is a reliable and versatile uncoated cover stock along with our 80lb Text - Uncoated Smooth White.
Color
Our full color CMYK digital printer can create any color on the spectrum, which will then be printed directly onto your custom box sleeves. Our helpful post: Custom Packaging Ideas is a good place to start on coming up with a great design that makes use of all the colors at your fingertips! So instead of wondering how to make packaging sleeves that are effective, read on! The only limit when it comes to packaging sleeves design is your imagination!
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Specialties
Packaging sleeves give a unique look to your product, but you can make your product stand out even more by adding specialties. Try adding foil stamping to your sleeves, which uses colors from the foil color chart to imprint a shine that's unforgettable onto your packaging sleeves. Not a fan of the recesses? Go for digital foil printing on your packaging sleeves to keep them smooth. Other surface altering techniques are letterpressing, embossing, debossing, all of which raise or lower the surface of your packaging sleeves.
Use white ink to give your packaging sleeves a nice classical look, perfect for darker backdrops. You can also opt for a coating such as velvet lamination or spot UV to make your packaging sleeves unmissable. The former has the added benefit of giving your packaging sleeves an extra layer of protection!
Design Templates
Once you have everything ready, you're welcome to upload your design to us with any of .PDF, .JPG, .PSD, and .AI file formats. That means you can use any of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, or any other of your favorite types of editing software to make your design the best it can be. Then simply hand it over to us and we can help you do the rest. As our customer you're also welcome to browse through all our templates to find one that works best for you, or even contact us so we can help you along the process to figure out the best packaging sleeve printing for your business.
Customization
When you order packaging sleeves through Gold Image Printing, you can fully customize their size, paper stock, color, specialties, and more! Let us know whether you'd like to have a semi-gloss coating to really help bring out your colors or keep things uncoated and matte. You can also opt for scoring to help you ensure your design stays in pristine condition as you fold your packaging sleeves. Finally, do let us know whether you'd like adhesive peel and seal tape to be applied to your packaging sleeves. You can order up to 1,000 packaging sleeves with a standard order and look forward to a turnaround of about 2 business days. Please keep in mind that shipping time may vary by location.
Related Products
Check out our packaging printing services for many more products such as Stickers, mailer boxes, and much more. While letting your packaging sleeve printing do its job, why not also check out our candle boxes, chocolate bar boxes, custom product boxes, or even our bulk-friendly shipping boxes. You may also be interested in setting up a corporate account to help with your future orders! Get started on your order of packaging sleeves and more today!