Snap Lock Box
Snap-lock (snap-lock bottom) folding cartons that assemble without tape or glue — the quick-set box for retail and gift lines that need a rigid-looking carton with a fast, tool-free close.
At-a-glance specs
- Structure
- Snap-lock bottom — tape-free, tool-free close
- Board grade
- 14 / 18 / 24 pt SBS · kraft
- Thickness
- 0.36 – 0.62 mm (14–24 pt)
- CMYK + Pantone, inside & outside
- Finishes
- Matte / gloss / soft-touch / foil / spot UV
- MOQ
- 500 units (sample: 1)
- Lead time
- 8 – 12 business days + shipping
Assembles without tape or glue
Snap-lock base
Interlocking tabs lock the base with no tape or adhesive.
Rigid feel
Square walls read like a rigid box at a folding-carton price.
Quick to pack
Close in seconds on the bench or at retail.
Printable
SBS or kraft, foil and soft-touch friendly.
What is a snap-lock box?
- (‘Interlocking tabs — base locks with no tape or glue.’, ‘Rigid look — square walls at carton price.’, ‘Quick close — seconds on the bench.’, ‘Finishes — foil, emboss, soft-touch.’)
Specifications
| Structure | Snap-lock bottom — interlocking tabs, no tape |
|---|---|
| Board grade | 14 / 18 / 24 pt SBS · kraft · CCNB |
| Material | SBS · Kraft · CCNB recycled paperboard |
| Printing | Offset CMYK + Pantone · HD digital · full-bleed |
| Finishes | Gloss / matte / soft-touch lamination · foil · emboss · spot UV · window |
| MOQ | 500 units — price breaks at 1k / 5k / 10k+ |
| Turnaround | 8–12 business days after approval · rush available |
| Free with quote | Custom dieline + physical sample or 3D mockup |
Folding carton thickness
Board caliper (thickness) decides how stiff and premium your carton feels — measured in points (pt).
Frequently asked questions
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Our Ordering Process
Four simple steps from first inquiry to boxes at your door.
Send inquiry
Tell us size, qty, material & artwork. Get a firm quote + free dieline in 24h.
Proof & sample
We send a digital proof or physical sample for your sign-off before production.
Production
Printed and finished in 8–12 business days with rigorous quality checks.
Delivery
Flat-packed and shipped worldwide, with tracking and after-sales support.
What brands say about our snap-lock cartons
Gift and accessory brands use snap-lock cartons for a rigid look and a close that needs no tape or glue.
“Our folding cartons print beautifully — the SBS surface makes CMYK pop and the foil came out crisp. Dieline was free and the proof was right first time.”
“We moved our whole subscription line to these cartons. Crash-lock assembly saves my packers real time and the kraft option looks great.”
“The window patch cartons let customers see the product without opening. Retail buyers loved it and re-ordered for three seasons.”
Tool-free close
Interlocking tabs lock the base in a second — no taping station on the packing line.
See options → Rigid at carton price
Square walls read like a rigid box, so the unboxing feels more expensive than the cost.
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