Custom tuck end boxes are the box style you typically see in any retail store or for many online product purchases. And although they are commonly seen everywhere and in every industry, there are still so many other box styles to choose from making it difficult to know if a tuck end box is the right option for you.

That’s why we have put together everything you need to know including the benefits, and a list of reasons why a tuck end box might be the best option for you so you can easily narrow down your options and decide whether a tuck end box is indeed the right folding carton style for you.

What are Tuck End Boxes?

Tuck end boxes are the most common retail packaging box and they are the folding carton style popularly used by all industries because there are many different ways to use tuck end boxes.

Custom tuck end boxes are extremely versatile, they display beautifully on retail shelves, point of purchase displays or POP displays, or any flat surface, and they are also very easy to assemble and package items with. These boxes can also be customized with die cut window cut outs, dispenser cut outs, custom inserts, hanging tabs, and a variety of finishes.

There are also two different types of tuck end boxes including the straight tuck end box and the reverse tuck end box. Both types of tuck end boxes have a top and bottom lid, both consisting of 3 tabs. Each lid opening has two smaller side tabs that fold in and then a larger tab that folds over the smaller tabs and tucks into the box securing it closed.

The Straight Tuck End Box: This type of tuck end box is designed with the top and bottom openings opening in the same direction.

The Reverse Tuck End Box: This type of tuck end box is designed with the top and bottom openings opening in opposite directions.

The Benefits of a Tuck End Box

Tuck end boxes, whether you choose a straight or reverse tuck end style, have many advantages which is the main reason they are the most popular of the folding carton styles used by all companies.

They can be used for any lightweight item and can even package heavier items as well with the help of sealing tape. They also come in a variety of sizes and custom options to meet your packaging needs.

Custom tuck end box benefits include:

• They are extremely easy to assemble
• They open on both ends of the box
• There are no restrictions on how you customize your custom tuck end box
• They stack well on display shelves or other flat surfaces due to their flat sides
• When disassembled, they also lay flat making them easy to store
• When designed with your company's branding, they build better brand awareness
• They add value to any items that you may package inside of them
• They are one of the easiest folding carton styles to design
• They are very cost-effective and economical
• They use long-lasting and high-quality materials
• They come in various standard sizes as well as custom sizes
• No glue or tape is required for packaging items unless the packaged item is relatively heavy
• Embellishment options include window cut outs, hanging tabs, dispenser cut outs, box sleeves, and more to meet any packaging goal
• They are perfect for packaging lightweight items without the use of tape and heavier items with the help of sealing tape
• They come in two styles to fit a variety of packaging needs including the straight and reverse tuck end box style 
• They are a great packaging option for online retail stores as they can easily ship

Why Choose a Tuck End Box?

With so many box style options available, and even many tuck end box options to choose from, it can be challenging to decide whether a custom tuck end box is the right packaging style for you.

So, first, you need to decide whether or not a tuck end box is the right choice for your packing needs, and if it is, you can then narrow down the tuck end box options, so you can create the perfect custom box to package your valuable items.

Overall, if you’re looking for an affordable and effective way to display your packaged items on a retail shelf or are looking to mail out your packaged items, a tuck end box is the perfect box choice.

However, there are benefits to other box styles as well including the snap lock bottom box and the pillow box, so before you commit to a certain type of box, here are a few reasons why a custom tuck end box should be your box of choice:

• If you want to send product samples, or promotional gifts to your customers and prospects
• When you are looking for an economical and affordable box style
• When you are looking for a box style that is easy to design and customize
• If you are looking for a box style that is fast and easy to assemble
• If the items, you are looking to package are relatively light in weight
• If you’re looking for a stunning packaging option to drive more people to your product and add value to the products packaged inside
• You are looking to display your packaged items on a point of purchase display, retail shelf or another flat surface
• You are looking for a box style that comes with a variety of custom options like window cut outs, hanging tabs, or dispenser cut outs

At Conquest Graphics we offer both straight and reverse tuck end boxes along with a variety of options to customize your box to meet your packaging goals and budget.

If you’re interested in custom tuck end boxes, click the button below to head over to our tuck end box product page and share with us what you are looking for. We even offer tuck box design templates in our most popular tuck end box sizes to help you get your tuck end box print ready!