Abstract: A sleeve with pre-applied handle for a setup box or a folding carton, wherein the sleeve is formed to match a cross-sectional dimension of the box or carton and be slipped on in close frictional engagement therewith. The sleeve comprises a pair of side walls and top and bottom walls hingedly connected by fold lines to form a tubular structure which is collapsible about the fold lines. A handle is provided in the top wall. The top wall is formed of two panels, one extending from each of the side walls and the panels overlying each other. The handle is secured to the upper surface of the lower of the two panels forming the top wall and extends through a slot in the upper of the two panels forming the top wall. The ends of the handle are secured between the two panels and are further adhesively secured by a sheet having openings through which the ends of the handle may extend into engagement with the upper surface of said lower panel of said top wall to further ensure securement.