Reverse tuck end box with a printed front
Tuck End Boxes
From £0.20 a box, exact price on your quote
Paperboard boxes that close with tuck flaps at each end, the standard pack for cosmetics, candles, bottles and small retail goods. Made to your product size and printed in full colour or kept simple.
- Design proof
- Free, sent before anything is printed
- Quote
- By email within one working day
- Production
- 4 to 6 working days after proof approval
- Delivery
- Free tracked UK mainland, 2 to 3 working days
- Reprint promise
- Misprints or damage reported within 10 days reprinted or refunded
What Is a Tuck End Box?
A tuck end box is a paperboard carton whose top and bottom close with a flap that tucks inside. It is quick to fold, opens and closes repeatedly without tearing, and gives four clean side panels for print. It is one of the most common retail packs in the UK.
Straight, Reverse or Crash Lock?
Three closures cover most products. The difference is mainly about appearance and how much weight the base carries.
| Type | Detail | Choose it for |
|---|---|---|
| Straight tuck end | Top and bottom tuck from the same side | An unbroken front panel |
| Reverse tuck end | Top tucks from the front, bottom from the back | Lowest cost, fast to fold |
| Tuck top, crash lock base | Tuck lid with a pre-glued locking base | Heavier products, bottles |
What Products Suit a Tuck End Box?
If a product is heavy for its size, such as a glass candle, a crash lock base and a card insert keep it secure.
- Lip balms, serums and creams
- Candles and diffusers
- Bottled oils and supplements
- Mugs and small homeware in cube sizes
- Pens, small electronics and accessories
Printing on Tuck End Boxes
Paperboard is smooth, so it takes small text, barcodes and photographs clearly. White board shows colours at their truest; kraft board gives a natural look for simpler artwork. Every panel can be printed, including the inside of the tuck flap.
How Should You Measure a Tuck End Box?
Tuck end boxes fit closely, so measure carefully. A box that is too loose lets the product slide; too tight and it will not go in.
- Take the product's broadest dimensions, counting any lid, dropper or pump head.
- Add 1 to 2 mm to the width and depth.
- Add 2 to 3 mm to the height.
- Tell us whether the product is heavy or fragile.
- Send the size, quantity and artwork.
If the product sits inside a larger parcel for posting, a matching outer such as our small corrugated boxes protects it on the way.
Do Tuck End Boxes Need Inserts?
For a product that fills the box, no. For a bottle, jar or anything with an awkward shape, a simple card insert holds it upright and stops it rattling. Inserts are made to fit the inside size and quoted with the box.
What Do Tuck End Boxes Cost?
Tuck end boxes use little board, so print and quantity drive the price. A reverse tuck end with 1 or 2 colour print is the most economical; full colour on every panel costs more. Quantities in the thousands bring the price per box down considerably.
Sizing Your Tuck End Boxes
Tuck end boxes are sized from the product: width × depth × height in millimetres, where height is the tallest side. The table lists common retail sizes.
For ranges with several products of similar size, one box size with different print keeps things simple.
Board for Tuck End Boxes
Tuck end boxes are made from white or kraft paperboard. For heavier products, a crash lock base and a slightly heavier board give more support.
| Board | Thickness (mm) | Strength | Best for | Print finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft paperboard | folding grade | Light | Folding cartons, tuck end boxes | Good on natural brown |
| White paperboard | folding grade | Light | Retail cartons, gift boxes, inserts | Excellent, full colour |
Delivery and Reprints
Tuck end boxes are delivered flat in outer cartons and fold up quickly at the packing bench.
| Proof | Free, by email, before anything is printed |
|---|---|
| Production | 4 to 6 working days after you approve the proof |
| Delivery | Free and tracked to UK mainland addresses, 2 to 3 working days |
| Packed as | Flat, banded in bundles, in outer cartons |
| Problems | Misprints or damage reported within 10 days reprinted or refunded |
Tuck End Box Sizes
Common tuck end box sizes in millimetres. Any size is made to order.
| Ref | Inside L × W × H (mm) | Recommended board | Typical use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE-01 | 40 × 40 × 120 | White paperboard | Lip balms, oils, pens | Quote This Size |
| TE-02 | 60 × 60 × 100 | White paperboard | Small bottles | Quote This Size |
| TE-03 | 80 × 80 × 150 | White paperboard | Candles, cosmetics | Quote This Size |
| TE-04 | 90 × 90 × 90 | Kraft paperboard | Cube for mugs | Quote This Size |
| TE-05 | 110 × 50 × 160 | Kraft paperboard | Food and drink packs | Quote This Size |
| TE-06 | 150 × 50 × 220 | White paperboard | Larger bottles | Quote This Size |
Design Your Box
Put your logo on a real photo of our tuck end boxes, move it and size it, then send it with your sizes. A designer sets it on the dieline and sends a free proof.
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Tuck End Box FAQs
Sizes and Board
Can tuck end boxes hold glass bottles?
Yes, with a crash lock base and a card insert to keep the bottle upright.
Are tuck end boxes made from corrugated board?
Usually paperboard. For extra protection, E flute tuck end boxes are available.
Which board is best for tuck end boxes?
White paperboard for bright full colour, kraft paperboard for a natural look.
Styles and Features
What does reverse tuck end mean?
The top flap tucks in from the front and the bottom flap from the back, which makes it economical to produce.
What does straight tuck end mean?
Both end flaps tuck in from the same side, so the front panel is unbroken.
Can tuck end boxes have a hang tab?
Yes. A hang tab with a hole lets the box hang on a retail display hook.
Can a tuck end box have a window?
Yes. A die cut window can be added to show the product.
Are tuck end boxes reusable?
They open and close repeatedly without tearing, so customers can keep products in them.
More Questions
Can barcodes and ingredient lists be printed?
Yes. Paperboard takes small text and barcodes clearly, and we check them on the proof.
Do tuck end boxes come flat?
Yes. They are delivered flat and fold up in seconds.
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