Custom Tuck End Boxes

What is a tuck end box?

A tuck end box is a folding carton made from a single printed sheet of paperboard. It ships flat, then folds into shape and closes with flaps that tuck into each end. There are two main versions:

• Reverse tuck end: the top flap tucks from the back and the bottom flap from the front. It is the most common retail carton.
• Straight tuck end: both flaps tuck from the same side, which gives an unbroken front panel and suits window cutouts.

When to choose a tuck end box

• Your product sells on a retail shelf or in a display.
• The product is light, such as a jar, bottle, tube or small device.
• You want every side of the box printed with branding and product details.
• You need packaging that stores flat until you pack it.

For heavier products, an auto lock bottom box adds strength at the base without changing the look.

Materials and finishes

Tuck end boxes are usually printed on SBS paperboard, a bleached board with a smooth white surface that holds fine detail. Kraft paperboard gives a natural, unbleached look. Finishes that suit this style include:

• Matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination
• Spot UV to highlight a logo or product name
• Foil stamping, embossing or debossing
• Window cutouts with a clear film
• Paperboard inserts to hold bottles or jars upright

Design tips

• Design the front panel first, as it faces the shopper.
• Keep barcodes, ingredients and legal text on side or back panels.
• Keep text away from folds and glue areas shown on the dieline.
• Use the inside of the top flap for a short message or instructions.

How ordering works

Share your product dimensions, quantity, board and finishes, and we reply with pricing. Our team helps fit your artwork to the dieline, and you approve a digital proof before print. Our production partner then makes the boxes to your exact size and ships them across the USA and Canada.