{"id":11646,"date":"2026-06-03T08:20:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T08:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packjaki.com\/what-is-a-tuck-box-complete-guide-2\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T02:09:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T02:09:37","slug":"what-is-a-tuck-box-complete-guide-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packjaki.com\/fr\/what-is-a-tuck-box-complete-guide-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Tuck Box? The Complete Custom Tuck Box Guide for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TL;DR:<\/strong> A <strong>tuck box<\/strong> is a folding carton with flaps that tuck into the box body to close it \u2014 no glue required on assembly. Custom tuck boxes are the most widely used retail packaging format globally, available in straight-tuck, reverse-tuck, and auto-bottom styles. MOQ from 500 units at <a href=\"https:\/\/packjaki.com\/fr\/\">Packjaki<\/a>, full-colour printing, and free structural dieline included.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/packjaki.com\/fr\/what-is-a-tuck-box-complete-guide-2\/#What_Exactly_Is_a_Tuck_Box\" >What Exactly Is a Tuck Box?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/packjaki.com\/fr\/what-is-a-tuck-box-complete-guide-2\/#Types_of_Tuck_Box_Straight-Tuck_vs_Reverse-Tuck_vs_Auto-Bottom\" >Types of Tuck Box: Straight-Tuck vs Reverse-Tuck vs Auto-Bottom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/packjaki.com\/fr\/what-is-a-tuck-box-complete-guide-2\/#Tuck_Box_Materials_Which_Paperboard_to_Choose\" >Tuck Box Materials: Which Paperboard to Choose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/packjaki.com\/fr\/what-is-a-tuck-box-complete-guide-2\/#Custom_Tuck_Box_Printing_Options_Explained\" >Custom Tuck Box Printing Options Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/packjaki.com\/fr\/what-is-a-tuck-box-complete-guide-2\/#Tuck_Box_Dimensions_Standard_Sizes_and_How_to_Calculate_Yours\" >Tuck Box Dimensions: Standard Sizes and How to Calculate Yours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/packjaki.com\/fr\/what-is-a-tuck-box-complete-guide-2\/#Custom_Tuck_Box_Design_What_to_Know_Before_You_Brief\" >Custom Tuck Box Design: What to Know Before You Brief<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/packjaki.com\/fr\/what-is-a-tuck-box-complete-guide-2\/#Industries_That_Rely_on_Tuck_Box_Packaging\" >Industries That Rely on Tuck Box Packaging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/packjaki.com\/fr\/what-is-a-tuck-box-complete-guide-2\/#Tuck_Box_MOQ_Lead_Time_and_Pricing\" >Tuck Box MOQ, Lead Time and Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/packjaki.com\/fr\/what-is-a-tuck-box-complete-guide-2\/#Tuck_Box_vs_Rigid_Box_Which_Should_You_Choose\" >Tuck Box vs Rigid Box: Which Should You Choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/packjaki.com\/fr\/what-is-a-tuck-box-complete-guide-2\/#How_to_Order_Custom_Tuck_Boxes_from_Packjaki\" >How to Order Custom Tuck Boxes from Packjaki<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/packjaki.com\/fr\/what-is-a-tuck-box-complete-guide-2\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Tuck_Boxes\" >Frequently Asked Questions About Tuck Boxes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Exactly_Is_a_Tuck_Box\"><\/span>What Exactly Is a Tuck Box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>tuck box<\/strong> \u2014 also called a tuck-end carton or tuck-end folding box \u2014 is a style of paperboard packaging where the top and bottom panels fold inward and &#8220;tuck&#8221; into the interior of the box to seal it. Unlike rigid boxes that require a lid and a base as two separate components, a tuck box is a single die-cut and scored sheet that assembles flat and erects in seconds without glue or tape at the point of packing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuck boxes are everywhere. Every pharmaceutical blister pack, every makeup palette outer carton, every card game box, every cereal inner pack \u2014 these are all variations of the <strong>tuck box<\/strong> format. The format exists because it delivers the near-perfect balance of low unit cost, fast assembly, excellent printability, and consumer-friendly open\/close mechanics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Tuck_Box_Straight-Tuck_vs_Reverse-Tuck_vs_Auto-Bottom\"><\/span>Types of Tuck Box: Straight-Tuck vs Reverse-Tuck vs Auto-Bottom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Tuck Box Style<\/th>\r\n<th>How It Works<\/th>\r\n<th>Best For<\/th>\r\n<th>Cost Factor<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Straight-Tuck End (STE)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Both top and bottom tucks go the same direction (front to back)<\/td>\r\n<td>Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, card games<\/td>\r\n<td>Baseline<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Reverse-Tuck End (RTE)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Top tucks front-to-back, bottom tucks back-to-front<\/td>\r\n<td>Food supplements, electronics accessories, candles<\/td>\r\n<td>+3\u20135%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Auto-Bottom Tuck<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Bottom locks automatically on erection; top is straight tuck<\/td>\r\n<td>Heavy items, bottles, gift boxes with weight<\/td>\r\n<td>+10\u201315%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Tuck Top Snap Lock Bottom<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Snap-lock base, tuck-close lid<\/td>\r\n<td>Retail shelves, cosmetics, candles with weight<\/td>\r\n<td>+8%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Seal-End Tuck Box<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Both ends glued shut for tamper evidence<\/td>\r\n<td>Pharmaceuticals, supplements, powders<\/td>\r\n<td>+6%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuck_Box_Materials_Which_Paperboard_to_Choose\"><\/span>Tuck Box Materials: Which Paperboard to Choose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The material of your <strong>custom tuck box<\/strong> defines how it feels in hand, how well it prints, and whether it survives the supply chain intact. The four main tuck box materials are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. SBS (Solid Bleached Sulfate) \u2014 The Standard Choice<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SBS board is bleached white through the caliper, meaning cut edges remain white \u2014 ideal for luxury cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food-grade tuck boxes where a clean edge matters. GSM range: 250\u2013450. SBS is FDA-compliant for direct food contact and delivers the sharpest print reproduction of any tuck box substrate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. CUK (Coated Unbleached Kraft) \u2014 The Sustainable Option<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CUK board has a kraft (brown) core with a white coated surface. The brown flute edge is visible when cut \u2014 giving tuck boxes an instantly recognisable &#8220;eco&#8221; aesthetic. Increasingly popular for sustainable brands in food, health supplements, and personal care. Also stronger per GSM than SBS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Greyboard + Wrapped Art Paper \u2014 The Premium Hybrid<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For tuck boxes that need to feel more substantial \u2014 think premium tea, gourmet chocolates, or luxury perfume \u2014 you can specify a greyboard inner wrapped in printed art paper. This creates a tuck box that feels closer to a rigid box but ships and stores flat like a folding carton.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Recycled Board \u2014 The Low-Cost Eco Play<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Made from post-consumer recovered fibre, recycled board tuck boxes are the most sustainable and the most economical substrate. Print quality is lower than SBS. Best for inner cartons, e-commerce secondary packaging, or brands where sustainability messaging outweighs premium aesthetics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Custom_Tuck_Box_Printing_Options_Explained\"><\/span>Custom Tuck Box Printing Options Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your <strong>custom tuck box<\/strong> can be printed by offset lithography (the gold standard for runs over 2,000 units) or digital printing (for short runs of 500\u20132,000 units, proofing, and seasonal SKUs). Here is how the finishing options stack up for tuck box packaging:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Finish<\/th>\r\n<th>What It Does<\/th>\r\n<th>When to Use It<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Gloss lamination<\/td>\r\n<td>High-shine, vibrant colours, fingerprint-prone<\/td>\r\n<td>Snacks, consumer electronics, card games<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Matte lamination<\/td>\r\n<td>Soft, premium feel, lower glare<\/td>\r\n<td>Cosmetics, skincare, supplements, premium food<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Soft-touch lamination<\/td>\r\n<td>Velvet-like tactile surface<\/td>\r\n<td>High-end beauty, luxury goods<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Spot UV<\/td>\r\n<td>Glossy areas over matte base \u2014 contrast effect<\/td>\r\n<td>Cosmetics, spirits, premium card games<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Hot foil stamping<\/td>\r\n<td>Metallic gold\/silver\/rose-gold applied via heat<\/td>\r\n<td>Luxury gifting, jewellery packaging, spirits<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Embossing \/ Debossing<\/td>\r\n<td>Raised or recessed tactile impression of logo\/text<\/td>\r\n<td>Premium cosmetics, candles, chocolate<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Aqueous coating<\/td>\r\n<td>Water-based gloss or matte \u2014 recyclable<\/td>\r\n<td>Food-contact tuck boxes, sustainable brands<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuck_Box_Dimensions_Standard_Sizes_and_How_to_Calculate_Yours\"><\/span>Tuck Box Dimensions: Standard Sizes and How to Calculate Yours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no universal &#8220;standard&#8221; <strong>tuck box<\/strong> size \u2014 the format is inherently custom-fitted to the product. However, the most commonly ordered tuck box dimensions across Packjaki&#8217;s client base are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Common Tuck Box Size<\/th>\r\n<th>Inner Dimensions (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/th>\r\n<th>Common Product Fit<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Small tuck box<\/td>\r\n<td>80\u00d750\u00d725mm<\/td>\r\n<td>Lip balm, single perfume vial, card deck (mini)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Standard card game tuck box<\/td>\r\n<td>100\u00d775\u00d725mm<\/td>\r\n<td>Playing cards, tarot, poker-size decks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Cosmetic serum tuck box<\/td>\r\n<td>120\u00d740\u00d740mm<\/td>\r\n<td>30ml\/50ml serum bottles upright<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Supplement bottle tuck box<\/td>\r\n<td>70\u00d770\u00d7130mm<\/td>\r\n<td>60-cap supplement bottles<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Candle tuck box<\/td>\r\n<td>90\u00d790\u00d790mm<\/td>\r\n<td>Small\u2013medium candle jars<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Large gift tuck box<\/td>\r\n<td>200\u00d7150\u00d760mm<\/td>\r\n<td>Multi-item gift sets, electronics accessories<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To calculate your own tuck box dimensions, measure your product LxWxH, add 3\u20135mm clearance on all six faces, and share those internal dimensions with the Packjaki team \u2014 the structural engineer will produce a dieline within 24 hours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Custom_Tuck_Box_Design_What_to_Know_Before_You_Brief\"><\/span>Custom Tuck Box Design: What to Know Before You Brief<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designing a <strong>custom tuck box<\/strong> differs from designing flat graphics because the artwork must wrap around a 3D shape \u2014 five printable panels (front, back, two sides, top, base flaps) must all work together while maintaining brand consistency from every retail shelf angle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Bleed area:<\/strong> Extend all background colours and images 3mm beyond the cut line to avoid white slivers after trimming.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Safe zone:<\/strong> Keep critical text and logos 5mm inside the cut line to allow for die-cutting tolerance.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Tuck flap print:<\/strong> The inside of the tuck flap is sometimes visible to consumers when the box is open \u2014 consider printing the inside of the lid tuck for a premium unboxing surprise.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Barcode placement:<\/strong> Place the barcode on the back panel (not near a fold score) for reliable scan performance.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Font size minimum:<\/strong> For pharmaceutical and supplement tuck boxes, regulatory text should be \u22656pt at print size; for general tuck boxes \u22658pt is recommended.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industries_That_Rely_on_Tuck_Box_Packaging\"><\/span>Industries That Rely on Tuck Box Packaging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tuck boxes<\/strong> are the default retail packaging format across more industries than any other box type:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Pharmaceuticals and OTC health:<\/strong> The regulatory mandate for child-resistant tuck boxes (ASTM D3475) and tamper-evident seals drives the vast majority of pharma carton volume toward seal-end or auto-bottom tuck designs.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Cosmetics and beauty:<\/strong> Foundation, mascara, perfume, skincare serums, and lip products almost universally ship in SBS straight-tuck cartons with foil or spot UV finishing.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Food and confectionery:<\/strong> Tea, chocolate, instant oats, protein bars, and artisan food brands choose CUK or recycled tuck boxes for eco-friendly shelf presence.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Card games and tabletop:<\/strong> Playing cards, oracle decks, tarot, and board game card expansions all ship in straight-tuck boxes. The card game tuck box market alone is estimated at USD 600M globally.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Supplements and nutraceuticals:<\/strong> Reverse-tuck and auto-bottom tuck boxes for supplement bottles need durability \u2014 auto-bottom style is preferred for anything above 300g.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Electronics accessories:<\/strong> Phone cases, cables, earbuds, and small electronics accessories arrive in tuck boxes at retail \u2014 the format handles PVC windows cut into the front panel cleanly.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuck_Box_MOQ_Lead_Time_and_Pricing\"><\/span>Tuck Box MOQ, Lead Time and Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Quantity<\/th>\r\n<th>Unit Price Range (USD)<\/th>\r\n<th>Production Lead Time<\/th>\r\n<th>Print Method<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>500 \u2013 1,999<\/td>\r\n<td>$0.45 \u2013 $1.20<\/td>\r\n<td>10\u201314 business days<\/td>\r\n<td>Digital offset<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>2,000 \u2013 9,999<\/td>\r\n<td>$0.20 \u2013 $0.60<\/td>\r\n<td>12\u201316 business days<\/td>\r\n<td>Offset litho<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>10,000 \u2013 49,999<\/td>\r\n<td>$0.10 \u2013 $0.30<\/td>\r\n<td>15\u201320 business days<\/td>\r\n<td>Offset litho<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>50,000+<\/td>\r\n<td>$0.05 \u2013 $0.15<\/td>\r\n<td>20\u201325 business days<\/td>\r\n<td>Offset litho, inline finishing<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing depends on: board weight (GSM), number of colours, finishing type, and whether the tuck box includes a PVC\/PET window, insert, or inlay. At Packjaki, a free structural dieline is included with every tuck box quote \u2014 no hidden tooling charge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuck_Box_vs_Rigid_Box_Which_Should_You_Choose\"><\/span>Tuck Box vs Rigid Box: Which Should You Choose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Factor<\/th>\r\n<th>Tuck Box<\/th>\r\n<th>Rigid Box<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Unit cost at 1,000 units<\/td>\r\n<td>$0.30 \u2013 $0.80<\/td>\r\n<td>$2.50 \u2013 $6.00<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Assembly<\/td>\r\n<td>Flat-pack, self-erecting<\/td>\r\n<td>Pre-assembled, no flat-pack<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Storage volume<\/td>\r\n<td>Ships flat \u2014 90% space saving<\/td>\r\n<td>Ships assembled \u2014 large cube volume<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Perceived luxury<\/td>\r\n<td>Moderate<\/td>\r\n<td>Very high<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Re-openability<\/td>\r\n<td>Moderate (tuck closure)<\/td>\r\n<td>High (magnetic\/ribbon)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Sustainability<\/td>\r\n<td>More paper-efficient<\/td>\r\n<td>More material intensive<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Best for<\/td>\r\n<td>Retail, pharma, food, mass market<\/td>\r\n<td>Premium gifting, watches, jewellery<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Order_Custom_Tuck_Boxes_from_Packjaki\"><\/span>How to Order Custom Tuck Boxes from Packjaki<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Provide your product dimensions<\/strong> (LxWxH in mm). No artwork needed at this stage.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Receive your free dieline + quote<\/strong> within 24 hours from a structural packaging engineer.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Brief your designer<\/strong> using the dieline as a template, or share your existing artwork file and the Packjaki team will map it.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Approve digital proof<\/strong> \u2014 a colour-accurate PDF proof is provided before printing begins.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Approve physical sample<\/strong> \u2014 a printed and finished pre-production sample ships in 5\u20137 days before bulk production begins.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Bulk production<\/strong> \u2014 10\u201320 business days depending on quantity and finish.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Sea or air freight<\/strong> \u2014 Packjaki ships ex-works China or DDP to your door (UK, USA, UAE, AUS, KSA).<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Tuck_Boxes\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About Tuck Boxes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the difference between a straight tuck box and a reverse tuck box?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a straight-tuck box, both the top and bottom tuck flaps close in the same direction (front to back). In a reverse-tuck box, the top flap closes front-to-back and the bottom flap closes back-to-front. Reverse-tuck boxes are slightly easier to open on the production line when filling from the top, which is why they dominate in pharmaceuticals and supplements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are tuck boxes recyclable?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes \u2014 paperboard tuck boxes are recyclable in standard kerbside recycling in the UK, USA, EU, UAE, and Australia. If the tuck box has a lamination (gloss or matte film), check local recycling guidance \u2014 most council recycling streams accept laminated cartons, but some facilities ask for removal of the film. Aqueous-coated tuck boxes are fully recyclable without de-lamination.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the minimum order quantity for custom tuck boxes?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Packjaki&#8217;s MOQ for custom printed tuck boxes is 500 units. Below 500 units, digital printing is possible but unit costs increase significantly \u2014 typically 3\u20135\u00d7 the per-unit cost vs. a 2,000-unit offset run.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I get a tuck box with a window cut-out?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. PET or PVC window patches can be added to the front or side panels of any tuck box. Window tuck boxes are particularly popular for candles, food products, and card games where the consumer benefit from seeing the product before purchase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it take to produce custom tuck boxes?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard lead time for custom tuck boxes at Packjaki is 10\u201316 business days after artwork approval for quantities of 500\u201310,000 units. Rush production (7\u201310 days) is available at a surcharge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What file format do I need for tuck box artwork?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preferred file formats are Adobe Illustrator (.ai) or high-resolution PDF (PDF\/X-4) with all fonts embedded. Minimum print resolution for raster elements is 300 DPI at final print size. Packjaki provides a free structural dieline in .ai format when you request a quote.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to order your <strong>custom tuck boxes<\/strong>? <a href=\"https:\/\/packjaki.com\/fr\/get-a-quote\/\">Get a free quote and dieline<\/a> from Packjaki in 24 hours \u2014 no commitment required.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TL;DR: A tuck box is a folding carton with flaps that tuck into the box body to close it \u2014 no glue required on assembly. Custom tuck boxes are the most widely used retail packaging format globally, available in straight-tuck, reverse-tuck, and auto-bottom styles. 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