Sleeve

Open tube with four walls and a glue flap, optionally with finger notches at both open edges, e.g., as a sleeve over a drawer.

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Dimensions and limits

Default dimensions of the template and the permitted range in mm.

Dimension	Default	Range
Length	120 mm	20–300 mm
Width	50 mm	20–300 mm
Height	180 mm	20–300 mm

Parameters of this construction

6 parameters with default value and limits, adjustable in the editor.

Parameter	Default	Range	Note
Glue flap`glueFlap`	15 mm	8–25 mm	Width of the glue flap used to glue the blank into a tube. The material requires a minimum width.
Glue flap angle`glueFlapAngle`	12°	0–20°	Bevel at the ends of the glue flap; facilitates folding and erection.
Finger notch`fingerNotch`	on	on / off	Semicircular notch at both open edges for gripping the contents.
Finger notch radius`fingerNotchRadius`	12 mm	5–30 mm	Radius (= depth) of the finger notch; limited by sleeve length and panel width.
Finger notch panel`fingerNotchPanel`	front	front · back · frontAndBack	Panel with finger notch: front, back, or both.
Finger notch position`fingerNotchPosition`	50 %	20–80 %	Notch center position as a proportion of panel width, measured from the left crease (outside view).

Assembly

Prebreak the blank along all creases, glue the glue flap to the inside of the opposite wall, and flatten the sleeve. Erect for use and slide the contents in.

Grain direction

Grain direction parallel to the height (sleeve length): wall creases fold cleanly. For wide, thin walls, across the height to reduce bowing (check with the test print shop).

Reference note

ECMA family, unconfirmed

Labels such as “similar to FEFCO” or “ECMA family, unconfirmed” are for orientation only. The templates are our own constructions; an assignment to a standard code is unconfirmed and not a trademark claim.

Frequently asked questions about this template

What does a sleeve's height mean?

Height measures the distance between the two open edges. Length and width instead form the tube's cross section. Because no wall adjoins the top or bottom, switching between inside, outside, and crease-to-crease dimensions does not change height. The cross section is still converted using the selected material profile.

Can I turn off the finger notch?

Yes. fingerNotch controls the notches at both open edges. In the starting example, the option is enabled and centered on the front. Without notches, the open edges remain continuous. Check how you can grip or push out the contents then; this does not add a closure to the sleeve.

Why doesn't a large radius fit everywhere?

The notch, including its entries and minimum bridge, must fit between the wall creases. A position near the left or right edge reduces this space. Depth may also be at most 40 % of sleeve length. A radius within the table range can therefore still be invalid under the geometric conditions.

Is the sleeve a complete drawer box?

This ID creates only the open sleeve. A drawer or insert is not part of the shown construction. Set the cross section based on the body to be inserted and physically check the required clearance. Without an end closure, the sleeve cannot retain its contents in every orientation; account for this in the packaging structure.

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