A Reverse Tuck End box is the everyday folding carton where the top and bottom flaps tuck in from opposite directions - custom-printed in full-color CMYK for cosmetics, supplements, soap, and retail goods that need fast, reliable packing. It is the most-used box style for hand-assembled product runs because it closes quickly and ships flat.
The reverse-tuck design lets the front panel print uninterrupted while the flaps lock the box securely from front and back, so your hero artwork stays clean and your line keeps moving. That makes it a default choice for skincare cartons, vitamin boxes, candle packaging, and small electronics sold on a shelf or shipped direct.
Reverse Tuck End Box Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or natural kraft folding paperboard
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Construction: reverse-tuck-end folding carton, ships flat
- Finishing: matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination; spot UV; foil; emboss/deboss; window cutout
- FSC option: available on request
Best Used For
- Cosmetics, skincare, and beauty products
- Supplements, vitamins, and wellness SKUs
- Soap, candles, and bath goods
- Small electronics and packaged retail items
Printing & Finishing
Upgrade with soft-touch lamination for a velvet feel, add spot UV or foil to make a logo catch the light, or deboss your mark for a tactile finish. A PET window cutout shows the product through the front panel, and you can print the inside for a branded reveal.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging manufacturer with a 50-unit standard minimum (100+ only for specialty rigid). You get free design help, free US shipping, and full-color CMYK printing inside and out. Choose 7-business-day standard production or a 5-day rush, add an FSC paper option, and start with a free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping, credited to your first order). Quotes come back within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units. Specialty rigid styles require 100 or more.
How long is production? Standard production is 7 business days, with a 5-day rush option available.
Can I get a sample? Yes. A free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order.
Is the paperboard recyclable? Yes, and an FSC-certified paper option is available.
Ready to spec your carton? Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
How to Order Reverse Tuck End
Ordering custom reverse tuck end 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 takes 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days
