Straight Tuck End Boxes | Custom Folding Cartons

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Straight Tuck End Boxes

Straight tuck end cartons where the top and bottom flaps tuck to the same side — the everyday folding carton for cosmetics, supplements and retail. Clean front face, fast manual close, custom print and board grade.

★★★★★ 4.9 · 438 verified brand reviews
Straight Tuck End Boxes
MOQ 500 units Quote in 24h 8–12 day production FSC® recyclable

At-a-glance specs

Structure
Straight tuck end — top & bottom tuck same side
Board grade
14 / 18 / 24 pt SBS · kraft
Thickness
0.36 – 0.62 mm (14–24 pt)
Print
CMYK + Pantone, inside & outside
Finishes
Matte / gloss / soft-touch / foil / spot UV
MOQ
500 units (sample: 1)
Lead time
8 – 12 business days + shipping
Why brands choose our straight tuck cartons

The everyday carton that closes clean

Clean front face

Same-side tuck hides flaps behind — artwork stays uninterrupted.

Fast hand close

Tucks shut in one motion on the packing bench.

Shelf-ready

Stands upright and prints bold for retail.

Eco board

SBS, kraft or recycled CCNB, curbside-recyclable.

What is a straight tuck end box?

A straight tuck end (STE) carton has its top and bottom closure flaps tucking toward the same side. The dust flaps and tuck align so the front panel is uninterrupted — a favorite for cosmetics, supplements and retail packaging that needs a clean printed face and a quick hand close.
  • (‘Same-side tuck — flaps hide behind, front stays clean.’, ‘Quick close — one motion on the bench.’, ‘Upright retail — stands and prints bold.’, ‘Recyclable — SBS / kraft / CCNB.’)

Specifications

StructureStraight tuck end — top & bottom tuck same side
Board grade14 / 18 / 24 pt SBS · kraft · CCNB
MaterialSBS · Kraft · CCNB recycled paperboard
PrintingOffset CMYK + Pantone · HD digital · full-bleed
FinishesGloss / matte / soft-touch lamination · foil · emboss · spot UV · window
MOQ500 units — price breaks at 1k / 5k / 10k+
Turnaround8–12 business days after approval · rush available
Free with quoteCustom dieline + physical sample or 3D mockup

Folding carton thickness

Board caliper (thickness) decides how stiff and premium your carton feels — measured in points (pt).

0.36 mm14 ptLight retail & subscription, fine print surface.
0.46 mm18 ptStandard folding cartons — the everyday workhorse.
0.62 mm24 ptRigid-feel premium, holds heavier items.

Frequently asked questions

Straight tuck vs reverse tuck? +
Straight tuck tucks both flaps the same side (cleaner front); reverse tuck tucks opposite (better for autoload). Compare reverse tuck →
What board should I use? +
14 pt SBS for light retail, 18 pt standard, 24 pt for a rigid feel, kraft for eco.
Can it be foil or windowed? +
Yes — foil, emboss, soft-touch and window patches all available.
What is the MOQ? +
500 units, price breaks at 1k / 5k+.
How fast can I get them? +
Free dieline + quote in 24h; production 8–12 business days after approval.

Our Ordering Process

Four simple steps from first inquiry to boxes at your door.

1

Send inquiry

Tell us size, qty, material & artwork. Get a firm quote + free dieline in 24h.

2

Proof & sample

We send a digital proof or physical sample for your sign-off before production.

3

Production

Printed and finished in 8–12 business days with rigorous quality checks.

4

Delivery

Flat-packed and shipped worldwide, with tracking and after-sales support.

Trusted by 200+ growing brands

What brands say about our straight tuck cartons

Cosmetics and supplement brands use straight tuck cartons for a clean front face and a close that never slows the line.

★★★★★
“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.”
LP
Lena P.Creative Director, Beauty Label
★★★★★
“We moved our whole subscription line to these cartons. Crash-lock assembly saves my packers real time and the kraft option looks great.”
DO
David O.Founder, Snack Brand
★★★★★
“The window patch cartons let customers see the product without opening. Retail buyers loved it and re-ordered for three seasons.”
AT
Aiko T.Sales Lead, Gift Co.
4.9 / 5Avg. review across 200+ orders
200+Brands served in 2025
8–12 daysStandard production lead time
0–5,000MOQ range — sample to bulk
Uninterrupted artwork

Clean front panel

Same-side tucks hide the closure behind, so our full-bleed design reads edge to edge with nothing breaking it up.

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Fast hand close

Operators tuck it shut in one motion — no slowdown versus our old crash-lock cartons.

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Retail-ready print

Sells on shelf

SBS takes CMYK beautifully; the carton stands and presents like a premium box.

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Straight Tuck End Boxes