Custom Burrito Sleeves
Tapered wraps that keep a rolled burrito compressed while it is eaten.
Specification & quote
Food Sleeves
Custom Taco Sleeves
Tacos are eaten with two hands and served in ones, twos or threes. Packaging that works for a single taco is usually wrong for three, because the problem changes from holding one upright to stopping three falling into each other.
This page covers the single and double sleeve; multiples are closer to a tray.
- Cut to your own product, not a stock size
- Board, print and finish confirmed in writing
- Delivered across the UK on national carriers
Short enquiry
Quote for This Product
Tell us the quantity and any date you are working to. We reply with the board, print and finish, plus the minimum order quantity and lead time.
Design Your Own
Design Your Custom Taco Sleeves
Pick a colour, put your name on it, and see how the idea reads before you ask anyone for a price. It is a sketch rather than a manufacturing proof — the real shape is cut from the product you already serve.
Sleeve colour
Finish
A narrow band uses less board than a full wrap and carries the same name. Wrap deeper only where the filling actually runs.
Carry this into the full designerThe full page adds the size, board, print and quantity, then sends the whole specification over in one go. Nothing is committed to at any point.
Soft Shells Against Hard Shells
The two need opposite things from a sleeve.
| Soft shell | Hard shell | |
|---|---|---|
| Failure mode | Flops open and drops filling | Cracks under pressure |
| Sleeve needs to | Hold the fold closed | Support without squeezing |
| Grip | Firm | Gentle — a tight sleeve breaks the shell |
| Grease | Higher; soft shells absorb and transmit oil | Lower, but crumbs travel |
| Board | Greaseproof-lined | Standard, with a stiffer edge |
If you serve both, they rarely share a sleeve happily. Two dies from one artwork is the usual answer.
Serving More than One at a Time
Two tacos in one sleeve lean into each other and the fillings mix. Three is worse.
Beyond a pair, a tray with separated slots does the job properly and looks better on the table than three sleeves in a huddle.
For portions of three or more, trays with separated compartments are the sensible route.
Ordering, Artwork and Delivery
Getting a Quote
Measure the made-up item as it leaves your pass, at its widest point. We reply with a written specification, the minimum order quantity and the lead time for your job.
Artwork
We send a flat die line so artwork is built on the right shape. Full file requirements are set out in our artwork guidelines.
Turnaround
Lead times depend on the print method, run length and press schedule, so we confirm yours on the quote rather than publishing a single figure.
Delivery in the UK
Orders are dispatched on national carriers to any UK address. Seedelivery information for how dates are given.
Custom Taco Sleeves: Common Questions
Will a taco sleeve stop a hard shell cracking?
It reduces it by spreading the grip, but a sleeve that is too tight causes the very break it is meant to prevent. Sizing slightly generously is the right call on hard shells.
Can one sleeve hold two tacos?
It can physically, but the two lean together and fillings mix. Most operators find a divided tray works better once the order is more than one.
Do hard and soft shells need different sleeves?
Yes. A soft shell needs holding closed; a hard shell needs supporting without pressure. A sleeve tight enough for one cracks the other.
Will a sleeve stop a hard shell cracking?
It reduces it by spreading the grip, provided the fit is generous. A tight sleeve causes the very break it is meant to prevent.
What board suits taco fillings?
A greaseproof-lined board, because taco fillings are oily and sauced. Soft shells transmit that oil faster than hard shells do.
Do we need paper as well?
They solve different problems. The sleeve holds the shell; a sheet underneath catches what falls out of the bottom. Loaded tacos usually need both.
Can the sleeve be printed both sides?
It can, though on a small item the inner face is barely seen. The budget usually does more on the outer face and the board grade.
How do these ship?
Flat and die-cut. Taco sleeves are small, so a case holds a great many, which suits the compact kitchens most taco operations run from.
Are they suitable for a street food pitch?
Yes, and outdoor trading argues for a laminated finish. A matt surface also grips better when hands are oily.
Can we order sleeves and papers together?
Yes, and using both is common on loaded tacos. Running them in one job keeps the branding consistent.
Prefer to Talk It Through?
Sizing questions are usually quicker on the phone, especially if you have the product in front of you.
