Metal vs Wood vs LED Rolling Trays: Which is Best for Your Brand?

Choosing the Right Rolling Tray Material

When selecting custom rolling trays for your brand, material choice affects durability, appearance, and branding options. Understanding the differences between metal, wood, and LED rolling trays helps you make the right choice.

Metal Rolling Trays

Metal rolling trays are the most popular choice for cannabis brands.

Advantages:

• Durable - Resistant to drops and daily use
• Full-color printing - Vibrant, photo-quality designs
• Affordable - Budget-friendly for high-volume orders
• Easy to clean - Smooth surface wipes clean
• Lightweight - Easy to ship and distribute

Branding Options:

• Full-color CMYK printing
• Photo-quality images
• Edge-to-edge designs
• Matte or gloss finishes

Best For:

• High-volume promotional campaigns
• Dispensary giveaways
• Colorful, complex designs
• Budget-conscious campaigns

Wood Rolling Trays

Wood rolling trays offer a premium, natural aesthetic.

Advantages:

• Premium feel - Natural wood grain texture
• Unique appearance - Each tray has natural variations
• Permanent branding - Laser-engraved designs don't fade
• Eco-friendly - Sustainable, natural material
• Gift-worthy - Premium presentation

Branding Options:

• Laser engraving
• Wood burning
• Inlay designs
• Custom shapes

Best For:

• Premium brand positioning
• VIP customer gifts
• Eco-conscious brands
• Upscale dispensaries

LED Rolling Trays

LED rolling trays create an eye-catching, modern experience.

Advantages:

• Attention-grabbing - Light-up designs stand out
• Modern aesthetic - Tech-forward appeal
• Unique gift - Memorable promotional item
• Party-ready - Great for social settings
• Rechargeable - USB charging for convenience

Branding Options:

• Backlit logo display
• Color-changing effects
• Custom light patterns
• Edge lighting

Best For:

• Brand launches
• Special events
• Nightlife-focused brands
• Social media content

Comparison Table

| Feature | Metal | Wood | LED | |---------|-------|------|-----| | Price | $ | $$ | $$$ | | Durability | Excellent | Good | Good | | Print Options | Full-color | Engraving | Backlit | | Weight | Light | Medium | Medium | | Premium Feel | Moderate | High | High | | Wow Factor | Moderate | High | Very High |

Choosing by Use Case

For Dispensary Giveaways

Choose metal rolling trays:

• Budget-friendly per unit
• Full-color branding
• Easy to distribute

For VIP Rewards

Choose wood rolling trays:

• Premium presentation
• Lasting impression
• Gift-worthy quality

For Events & Launches

Choose LED rolling trays:

• Maximum visual impact
• Social media worthy
• Memorable experience

Complete Your Brand Package

Combine rolling trays with other MunchMakers products:

• Custom Rolling Papers
• Custom Grinders
• Custom Lighters
• Custom Ashtrays

Getting Started

1. Browse our rolling tray collection
2. Request a free mockup
3. Approve your design
4. Receive your custom rolling trays

See examples in our gallery.

Conclusion

Each material offers unique advantages. Metal for affordability and color, wood for premium appeal, and LED for maximum impact.

Ready to create custom rolling trays? Contact MunchMakers or request your free mockup!