Reverse Tuck Boxes are custom-printed paperboard folding cartons with flaps that tuck from opposite ends, made for product brands that want a clean, economical retail box. They suit cosmetics, supplements, bakery items, and small consumer goods that ship and sell on a shelf.
The reverse-tuck design folds flat for low-cost shipping and storage, then snaps together by hand with no glue or tape at packout - useful when you fulfill orders in-house. Printed in full-color CMYK inside and out, the same box can carry your brand on the outside and a thank-you message or instructions on the inner panel, which a tea or skincare brand can use to add a second touchpoint.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or natural kraft paperboard
- Weight: 300-400gsm folding carton stock
- Style: reverse-tuck-end closure, ships flat
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Cosmetic and skincare retail cartons
- Supplement and wellness packaging
- Single-serve bakery and confectionery items
- Small electronics and consumer goods
Printing & Finishing
Finish your Reverse Tuck Boxes with matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination for the hand-feel you want. Add spot UV for contrast on a matte panel, foil or emboss for a premium logo, or a window cutout with PET film so the product shows through.
Why Order from Teal
As a US-based packaging supplier, we print, cut, and assemble in-house and keep your project with one team. The minimum order is 50 units, with 100+ reserved for specialty rigid styles. You get free design help, free US shipping, full-color CMYK, and an FSC-certified paper option. Pick standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval or rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs), and add a free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping, credited to your first order).
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units. Specialty rigid styles begin at 100+.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush service available (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs).
Can I get a sample? Yes. A free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping) lets you check stock and print, and we credit it to your first order.
Request a free quote on your Reverse Tuck Boxes and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Reverse Tuck Runs and Their Trade Off
On a reverse tuck the top flap folds from the front panel and the bottom flap from the back, which nests the blank efficiently on a sheet and keeps cost down. The trade off is that one tuck lands on a printed face, so leave that panel free of critical artwork. For heavier contents a straight tuck or auto bottom is the safer structure.
| Cartons | Structure choice guidance |
|---|---|
| 50 | Blank trials to see where the tucks land on art. |
| 500 | A short product launch with spare stock. |
| 1,000 | Two heights nesting on one sheet layout. |
| 5,000 | Sheet efficiency improves and cost per blank drops. |
| 10,000+ | Repeat carton supply from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Two schedules should be allowed: cartons cut on our own formes may be complete about 7 business days out, specialty imported folding board can extend to about 12 weeks, both put as planning ranges, not guarantees. A digital proof shows exactly where each tuck falls on the artwork. Send internal dimensions, contents weight, caliper, ink colors, and expected reorder cycle.
How to Order Reverse Tuck Boxes
Ordering custom reverse tuck boxes is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
