Packaging style
Custom folding cartons
Straight tuck end, reverse tuck end, auto-lock bottom and crash-lock cartons on SBS, C1S and kraft board. The most versatile retail packaging format.
Folding Cartons in our catalog
36 products use this structure.
Amazon FBA Boxes
FBA-compliant cartons and product boxes with barcode areas, suffocation warnings and correct dimensional specs.
PopularCustom Cardboard Boxes
All-purpose printed cardboard boxes for retail products in every size, stock and finish.
Custom Product Boxes
Retail-ready product boxes designed around your item, your shelf and your brand guidelines.
PopularCustom Kraft Boxes
Natural brown kraft paperboard and corrugated boxes printed with your logo, from retail cartons to mailers.
PopularEco-Friendly Boxes
Recycled-content boxes printed with soy inks and finished with plastic-free aqueous coatings.
Straight Tuck End Boxes
Both tuck flaps close on the same side for a clean front panel with no visible seams.
Reverse Tuck End Boxes
Opposing tuck flaps make this the most economical carton for small retail products.
Auto Lock Bottom Boxes
Crash-lock bottoms snap into place, cutting packing time and carrying heavier products safely.
Seal End Boxes
Glued-flap cartons for automated packing lines, cereal, pharma and tamper-evident retail.
Five Panel Hanger Boxes
A fifth panel with a hang hole turns any carton into a peg-hook display.
Dispenser Boxes
Perforated front panels that tear away so single units can be dispensed from the counter.
Two Piece Boxes
Lid-and-base boxes in paperboard or rigid board for apparel, gifts and presentation.
PopularWindow Boxes
Show the product through a crystal-clear or compostable window without sacrificing print area.
PopularCosmetic Boxes
Color-critical cartons for skincare, makeup and beauty with soft-touch, foil and embossed finishes.
Perfume Boxes
Rigid and folding perfume boxes with bottle-cradling inserts and premium finishing.
Skincare Boxes
Clean, clinical cartons for serums, creams and droppers with precise regulatory panels.
PopularCustom Food Boxes
Food-safe cartons and takeout boxes with grease-resistant coatings and direct-contact approved inks.
Takeout & Noodle Boxes
Chinese takeout pails, noodle boxes and clamshells with leak-resistant coatings.
Burger & Sandwich Boxes
Clamshell burger boxes and sandwich wedges printed for quick-service restaurants.
French Fry & Snack Boxes
Scoop-style fry boxes, popcorn boxes and snack cups with grease barriers.
Tea Boxes
Tea cartons, tubes and drawer boxes with foil-lined inserts to keep leaves fresh.
Wine & Spirits Boxes
Single and multi-bottle boxes with cradle inserts, from corrugated carriers to rigid gift sets.
PopularCBD Boxes
Compliant cartons for tinctures, gummies, topicals and flower with warning panels and premium finishes.
Child Resistant Boxes
Push-and-slide and locking-tab boxes designed for child-resistant testing, for regulated products. Samples supplied for your testing.
Cigarette & Flip-Top Boxes
Hinged-lid flip-top boxes with inner frames, printed on SBS or metallic board.
Medicine & Pharma Boxes
Pharmaceutical cartons with batch-code areas, leaflet space and tamper-evident features.
Medical Device Boxes
Protective cartons and rigid boxes with foam inserts for devices and diagnostic kits.
Electronics Boxes
Rigid and paperboard boxes with die-cut inserts for devices, accessories and cables.
T-Shirt Boxes
Slim mailers and folding boxes sized for folded tees, with tissue and sticker options.
Pet Food & Treat Boxes
Barrier pouches, cartons and subscription mailers for treats, food and toys.
Popular
Auto Parts Boxes
Heavy-duty corrugated and die-cut cartons with partitions for parts and hardware.
In short
A folding carton is a paperboard box that is printed, die-cut, glued and shipped flat, then folded open to fill. It is the most common retail box for cosmetics, food, supplements and small goods. Box Sense makes folding cartons in any size from 10 boxes.
Most products on a store shelf sit in a folding carton. It is light, prints with fine detail, takes every finish and costs less than any other printed box.
The family includes tuck end boxes, auto-lock bottoms, seal end cartons, sleeves and hanging styles. The right one depends on the weight of the product and how it is filled.
How to specify a folding carton
- Board thickness. 14 pt to 24 pt covers most products; heavier contents need thicker board.
- Board type. SBS for bright white print, kraft for a natural look, CUK for strength and wet conditions.
- Closure. Tuck ends for light items, auto-lock bottom for weight, seal ends for machine filling.
- Finish. Matte or gloss coating as standard; foil, embossing and spot UV for emphasis.
Where to start
- Straight Tuck End Boxes: a clean front panel with both tucks at the back.
- Reverse Tuck End Boxes: the economical all-rounder.
- Auto Lock Bottom Boxes: a pre-glued base for heavier products.
- Seal End Boxes: glued ends for filling lines and tamper evidence.
- Custom Product Boxes: general retail cartons in any size.
Carton or corrugated?
Paperboard cartons suit products up to a few pounds that are sold on a shelf. If the box must survive parcel shipping on its own, use a corrugated mailer, or ship the carton inside one.
FAQ
How thick should the board be?+
Tell us the product weight. Light items suit 14 to 18 pt; bottles and jars usually need 18 to 24 pt.
Do folding cartons arrive assembled?+
They arrive flat and pre-glued, and open with a squeeze.
What is the minimum order?+
10 boxes. Short runs are printed digitally, and larger runs move to offset printing for a lower cost per box.
Ready to make packaging that sells?
Tell us what you are packing. You will have a quote, a free dieline and a sample plan within 24 hours.