Box Styles Reference

Visualize common folding carton, mailer, and rigid styles so you can name structures accurately in quote requests.

Tuck-end folding cartons

Straight and reverse tuck cartons close with friction tabs on the top and bottom. They are efficient for lightweight retail items.

Auto-bottom variants speed assembly in high-speed lines; seal-end styles suit certain food and pharma panels.

Roll-end tuck front (RETF) mailers ship flat and lock without tape for many DTC workflows. Front tuck flaps create a clean opening experience.

Double-sided print showcases brand on the exterior and messaging or patterns inside the lid.

Two-piece rigid boxes use wrapped chipboard for a sturdy, luxe feel. They arrive assembled or partially knocked down depending on program.

Magnetic closures, ribbon pulls, and neck collars add ceremony for gifting and premium retail.

Pillow boxes, gable boxes, and hexagonal cartons differentiate shelf presence. Each shape has unique dielines and print panel breaks.

Window patches and die-cut reveals require compatible films and food-contact approvals when used with edible products.

Trays, dividers, and sleeves let you upgrade a standard carton without redesigning the outer shipper.

Inserts can be friction-fit, glued, or foam-backed depending on product fragility.

Reference the structures and materials here when you submit dimensions, quantities, and artwork for quoting.