- A straight tuck end box closes with a tuck flap at the top and the bottom, both folding the same way.
- The front panel stays clean from top to bottom, which suits retail shelves.
- CubitPack makes them from 1,000 boxes in 10–14 business days, with rush in 4–5 days.
- Design help, dies, plates and shipping to all 50 states are free; you see a digital proof and 3D mockup before you pay.
Custom Straight Tuck End Boxes
Custom straight tuck end boxes are folding cartons with a tuck flap at the top and bottom, both on the same side, so the front panel stays clean for your design. They suit cosmetics, candles, soap, tea and supplements. From 1,000 boxes, made in 10–14 business days (rush in 4–5), with free design help and free shipping to all 50 states.
What are straight tuck end boxes?
Custom straight tuck end boxes are paperboard folding cartons printed with your brand and made to your size, where the top and bottom closures fold from the same side of the box. Each closure ends in a tuck flap that slides inside, and small dust flaps on the sides keep dust out and add stiffness. Because both closures hinge on the same panel, the front of the box stays clean from top to bottom, which gives you an uninterrupted panel for your logo and product name. The style is quick to pack by hand, works with windows and inserts, and suits light to medium products such as cosmetics, candles, soap, tea and supplements. For heavier items, an auto lock bottom gives a stronger base. At CubitPack, straight tuck end boxes start at 1,000 boxes, take 10–14 business days, and you see a digital proof and a 3D mockup before you pay.
How is a straight tuck end box built?
One sheet of board, printed, cut and folded into four walls with a closure at each end. Here's the flat layout, called the dieline. Whether your team calls them straight tuck end box dieline, printed tuck end boxes, custom printed straight tuck end boxes, straight tuck end boxes with logo, printed straight tuck end boxes, branded straight tuck end boxes or wholesale straight tuck end boxes, every sheet is cut to your exact inside dimensions.
- 1Front, back and sides
The four walls. The front is your main print area. - 2Top and bottom closures
Both hinge on the same panel, which is what makes it "straight". - 3Tuck flaps
Slide inside the box to hold each end shut. - 4Dust flaps
Fold in first, under the closures, to keep dust out and add stiffness. - 5Glue flap
Joins the last wall to the first along the side seam.
Straight tuck end box facts
- Closure
- Tuck flaps top and bottom, same side
- Best for
- Light to medium products
- Window
- Yes, on the front
- Inserts
- Yes, card inserts
- Minimum
- 1,000 boxes
- Turnaround
- 10–14 business days, rush 4–5
- Materials
- White card, kraft, corrugated, recycled
- Arrives
- Flat or assembled
- Size range
- Any inside L × W × H to order
Straight tuck end vs reverse tuck end vs auto lock bottom
| Straight tuck end | Reverse tuck end | Auto lock bottom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top closes | Tuck flap, front to back | Tuck flap, back to front | Tuck flap |
| Bottom closes | Tuck flap, front to back | Tuck flap, front to back | Locks flat when you open the box |
| Front panel | Clean at top and bottom | Clean at the bottom | Clean at the bottom |
| Base strength | Light to medium items | Light to medium items | Heavier items |
| Packing | By hand, tuck both ends | By hand, tuck both ends | Base pops into place, tuck the top |
| Often used for | Cosmetics, candles, gifts | Everyday retail goods | Jars, bottles, heavier goods |
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Request a Quote →Is a straight tuck end box right for my product?
- Your product is light to medium weight
- You want a clean front panel for your design
- The box sits on a shelf or in a gift set
- You pack by hand
- You want a window or a card insert
- Your product is heavy, like a glass jar: auto lock bottom
- It should open like a drawer: tray and sleeve
- It hangs on a store peg: hang tab box
- It has to ship on its own: mailer box
- You want the closures on opposite sides: reverse tuck end
What are straight tuck end boxes used for?
Most small retail products that sit on a shelf. Each one has its own page with sizes and ideas.
What are straight tuck end boxes made of?
Most tuck end boxes are white card, which shows bright colors and photos best. Kraft gives a natural look with one or two Pantone colors.
Which finishes work on a tuck end box?
What can I add to a tuck end box?
Straight tuck end box specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Construction | One-piece folding carton, glued side seam, tuck closures top and bottom on the same side |
| Board | White card / paperboard, kraft, corrugated, recycled |
| Board thickness | Card (paperboard), kraft, corrugated or rigid board matched to product weight |
| Printing | Full color CMYK, Pantone, inside printing, white ink on kraft |
| Lamination | Matte, gloss, soft-touch |
| Finishes | Foil stamping, embossing, debossing, spot UV |
| Add-ons | Window, card insert, ribbon, custom shape |
| Size range | Any size to order; smallest and largest |
| Quantity | From 1,000 boxes; delivered within ±5% of the order |
| Proofs | Digital proof and 3D mockup before payment; printed sample optional |
| Turnaround | 10–14 business days; rush 4–5 days |
| How boxes ship | (flat or assembled) |
Ready to quote straight tuck end boxes? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →What goes on each panel of a tuck end box?
- 1Front
Logo, product name and the one thing a shopper should see first. - 2Sides
Ingredients or contents, size, barcode, any required notices. - 3Back
Your story, how to use it, website and social handles. - 4Top closure
Seen from above on low shelves: repeat the logo. - 5Inside
Optional inside printing: a thank-you note or a pattern.
Straight tuck end box design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your box is made to your design.
What are the most common tuck end box mistakes?
Most come from picking the style for the wrong product or placing the print without the dieline. Check these five. For buyers ordering bulk custom straight tuck end boxes, personalized straight tuck end boxes, custom size straight tuck end boxes, straight tuck end boxes with front, back and sides or straight tuck end boxes with top and bottom closures, watch out for these common sizing and artwork mistakes
- Heavy products without support. A glass jar needs an auto lock bottom or a card insert.
- Measuring an old box. Measure the product itself; boxes are quoted by inside size.
- Barcodes across a fold. Keep them flat on one panel so they scan.
- A blank top closure. On low shelves the top is seen first: put the logo there too.
- One size for different products. Products move around in a box that's too big; ask for two sizes in one order.
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A simplified drawing for planning your design. Your free production dieline comes with your proof, made for your exact size and board.
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Generated a concept in Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude or Midjourney? Send us your AI image: we rebuild every element onto your box dieline and show you a 3D mockup before you pay, free.Custom vs stock straight tuck end boxes: which is better?
| Stock (plain) boxes | Custom boxes from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Branding | Plain, or a label on the front | Your logo and colors, inside and out |
| Fit | Fixed sizes | Made to your exact size |
| Minimum | Any quantity | 1,000 boxes |
| Lead time | Ships right away | 10–14 business days, rush 4–5 |
| Design | None | Free design help, proof and 3D mockup |
Get custom straight tuck end boxes made to your exact size, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are straight tuck end boxes eco-friendly?
Kraft and recycled board
Choose kraft or recycled board for a lower-impact box.FSC paper available
FSC paper and ISO 9001 production are available on request.Food-safe on request
For food, we make it in a certified partner facility. Certificates and lab tests on request.How do I order custom straight tuck end boxes?
Tell us what you need
Size, quantities or AI conceptCompare volume pricing
Dedicated account managerApprove your proof
Digital proof + 3D mockupMade and shipped
Free to all 50 statesHow much do custom straight tuck end boxes cost?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Size
Bigger packaging uses more materialQuantity
The unit price drops as you order moreMaterial
The board, film or paper you chooseFinishes
Foil, windows and lamination add costYour first order is 10% off, and we beat written quotes from US competitors for the same specs.
10% off your first order.
Request a Quote →What do I need to send for a quote?
- The product and how many you need
- The inside size, or what goes in it
- A style, or ask us to suggest one
- Your logo or artwork (an AI image is fine)
- Pantone codes, if you have them
- Delivery ZIP code and the date you need it
Can I see a sample first?
Sample kit
Board and finish swatches, sample boxes, labels and bags. Credited to your first order.Digital proof + 3D mockup
See it before you payPrinted sample
Of your own designHow do the boxes ship?
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- Worldwide with DDP prices: duties and taxes included
- Blind and split shipping
- Damaged in transit? We reprint the damaged units free
Why brands choose CubitPack
Dedicated specialist
One account manager from quote to deliveryPantone guaranteed
Clearly off? We reprintReprint or refund
If we get it wrong, you chooseBBB accredited
A US business you can checkStraight tuck end box questions
What is a straight tuck end box?
A folding carton where the top and bottom closures fold from the same side, each held shut by a tuck flap. It keeps the front panel clean for your design and is quick to pack by hand.
What's the difference between straight and reverse tuck end?
On a straight tuck end box both closures fold the same way, front to back. On a reverse tuck end box the top folds back to front and the bottom front to back, so the flaps sit on opposite sides of the box.
Is a straight tuck end box strong enough for a glass jar?
It suits light to medium products. For heavier items like glass jars, an auto lock bottom gives a stronger base, or a card insert holds the jar in place inside the box.
Can I add a window?
Yes. A window on the front panel shows the product, and it works well on this style because the front panel has no closure flaps across it.
Can you print inside the box?
Yes. Inside printing adds a message or pattern that customers see when they open the top, and it's quoted with the rest of your order.
Can I order different sizes in one order?
Yes. Pick how many designs are in the order in the quote form and list each size in the notes. Your account manager quotes them together in one reply.
Can a tuck end box hang on a peg?
A hang tab adds a punched tab at the top so the box hangs on a store peg. It's its own style with its own page: see hang tab boxes for sizes and options.
What's the minimum order?
1,000 boxes for custom straight tuck end boxes. Larger quantities lower the unit price, and small trial orders are possible case by case, so ask your account manager in the quote form if you need fewer.
How long does it take?
10–14 business days after you approve your proof and pay, or 4–5 days with rush at an extra cost that's quoted per order.
Do the boxes arrive flat?
Your account manager confirms how the cartons are packed and delivered with your written quote before you approve the proof.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Parts of a straight tuck end box
- Tuck flap
- The flap at the end of a closure that slides inside the box
- Dust flap
- Small side flaps that fold in under the closure
- Closure panel
- The panel that covers the top or bottom opening
- Glue flap
- The strip that joins the box along the side seam
- Slit lock
- Small cuts at the tuck flap's fold that help it stay shut
- Dieline
- The flat template the box is cut and folded from
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- 10% off your first order
- Reprint or refund if we get it wrong
The construction, parts and comparison were checked against ECMA folding carton specifications and Paperboard Packaging Council guidelines. The dieline is drawn from the style geometry itself, and a packaging specialist checked every fact against what CubitPack offers. Spot something wrong? Tell us and we fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
Sources
- Straight tuck end folding carton construction, panel sequence, side glue seam, and slit-lock tuck geometry
- Paperboard Packaging Council specifications for straight vs reverse tuck end cartons, dust flaps, and window patching
- Paperboard grain direction, score line folding behavior, and caliper clearance standards
What changed
- October 21, 2026: First published.
- October 23, 2026: Replaced all 15 product images with fresh studio renders, verified construction facts against independent packaging references, and added three guides.