Tuck Boxes

Tuck Boxes: The Workhorse of Custom Packaging

What are Tuck Boxes?

The Go To for Retail and Consumer Goods
Tuck boxes also known as tuck end boxes are the most common and effective folding carton style used in packaging today. You’ll find them on everything from vitamins and cosmetics to electronics, food items and candles. Their simplicity, versatility and cost effectiveness make them the top choice for high volume retail packaging.

Why the Name?
Industry professionals call them "tuck boxes" or "tuck end boxes" but most customers just call them product boxes. They get their name from the folding flaps or "tucks" used to close the top and bottom of the box.

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Tuck Box Styles We Offer

Both top and bottom flaps fold towards the same side of the box, keeping the front and back panels clean and uninterrupted for branding. Ideal for cosmetics, supplements, small electronics and lightweight items.

Easy to assemble

Great for display shelves

Works well with die cut windows
One flap folds in front and the other folds in the back. This structure reduces material waste and is slightly more economical to produce.

Standard for many CPG products

Good for compact boxes

Smooth folding and closure
Also known as auto-bottom boxes these are designed with a bottom that auto locks into place when assembled. Perfect for heavier products that need extra support at the base.

Faster assembly

Stronger base structure

Used for skincare, candles and heavier retail products
We can engineer tuck boxes with sleeves, inserts, window cutouts or internal partitions to better secure your product and create an engaging unboxing experience.

Why Brands Love Tuck Boxes

Affordable and Efficient

Tuck boxes are one of the most cost effective custom box formats available. They require minimal glue, ship flat and assemble easily by hand or machine.

Designed for Shelf Impact

The smooth panels allow full use of front facing real estate for logos, product details and bold design elements.
Works with Most ProductsWhether you’re selling beauty serums, energy bars, toys or tech gadgets there’s a tuck box configuration that fits.

Endless Customization Options
- Die cut windows
- Inside and outside printing
- Gloss, matte or soft touch coating
- Foil stamping and embossing

Tuck Boxes vs Sleeves

What’s the Difference?

A sleeve is essentially a tuck box without the end flaps. It slides over a product or inner tray to provide branding and surface appeal without full enclosure.

Use a tuck box when you need:
- Complete enclosure and protection
- A bottom panel to support weight
- Secure top and bottom closures

Use a sleeve when you want:
- Minimal packaging
- Secondary branding for trays or jars
- Lightweight, low cost branding for grouped products

Industries That Use Tuck Boxes

Cosmetics & Skincare: Foundation, serums, mascara and lip balm boxes
Health & Wellness: Vitamin bottles, CBD tinctures, supplements
Food & Beverage: Tea, chocolate bars, frozen food sleeves and dry goods
Personal Care: Soaps, candles, oils, beard care
Stationery & Gifts: Card decks, pens, thank you sets, candles
Retail Accessories: Electronics, small gadgets, fashion items

Frequently Asked Questions About Tuck End Boxes

We recommend 16pt to 24pt depending on product weight. Lighter items may be fine with 14pt, while heavier products may require 26pt or higher.
Yes! Inside printing adds a professional touch and is great for brand storytelling, ingredient lists or QR codes.
Yes. We offer food safe inks and coatings and can help ensure your box complies with industry standards.
Yes. We can design paperboard inserts, dividers or die cut supports to fit your product snugly inside the box.
Minimums vary by finish, design and volume but most custom tuck boxes start at 500 units.

Get Started on Your Custom Tuck Box

Tell us about your product dimensions, branding needs and finish and we’ll recommend the right tuck box for you.

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Work with Folding Carton Experts

At The Box Co-op we don’t just offer tuck boxes—we are tuck box specialists. Every box we make is a custom paperboard folding carton, built for quality, consistency and impact.