The folding carton is the retail shelf standard — and the format where finish does the most work. TWO Packaging prints 8 folding carton styles online: straight and reverse tuck end, auto-bottom, tuck-top auto-bottom, 1-2-3 bottom, seal end, hang tab and sleeve, printed inside and out with foil, soft-touch and spot UV. About $0.15–$6.50 each, priced instantly online from 100 boxes.
Every one of these is custom-printed and cut to your product:
Straight Tuck End (STE)Standard retail box with top and bottom tucks in same directionReverse Tuck End (RTE)Top and bottom tucks in opposite directions for clean lookAuto-Bottom / Crash LockSelf-locking bottom for fast assembly at high volumeSnap Lock BottomFour-flap interlocking base for added strengthSeal End BoxGlued end closure for secure tamper-evident retail packagingFrench Reverse TuckElegant variation with overlapping front panel tuck1-2-3 Bottom BoxSimple triple-flap locking bottom, no glue neededFive Panel FolderFlat folding design ideal for long or awkward productsRoll End Tuck Top (RETT)Roll-style end closure with tuck top lidRoll End Lock Front (RELF)Roll-end design with locking front panelSleeve BoxSliding sleeve over tray for premium retail presentationTray & SleeveSeparate tray and sleeve for easy product display
Shoulder & Neck BoxPillow BoxGable BoxSuitcase BoxBellybrand BoxSkillet BoxDisplay / Counter Display BoxWindow BoxHanging Tab BoxTuck Top Auto BottomTuck Top Snap Lock BottomDouble Sided TuckFull Overlap TuckPartial Overlap TuckTrapezoid BoxHexagonal BoxTriangular Tube BoxOctagonal BoxShaped / Die Cut Box
Finishes
Every printing & finish option.
Matte, gloss, and soft-touch lamination; spot UV; gold, silver, and holographic foil stamping; embossing and debossing; metallic and pearlescent inks; exact Pantone (PMS) matching; white underprint on clear or kraft; variable-data printing for batch codes and unique QR. See all printing & finishing options →
How it works
From sample to shelf.
1 · Free samples
Stock samples are free. Custom pre-production samples with your artwork run $50–$200.
2 · Design & proof
In-house design if you need it, then a digital proof before anything prints.
3 · Production
Production takes as few as 5 business days from artwork approval (up to 15). Delivery then takes as soon as 4 days with Expedited (up to 12) or 25 days with Standard (up to 35), so your order can arrive in as few as 10 business days. Paid in full upfront, or contact us for terms.
4 · Ship anywhere
All 50 states by parcel, LTL, or freight. Artwork stays on file 24 months and reorders skip setup fees.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is a folding carton?
A printed paperboard box that ships flat and folds into shape — the standard retail box for bottles, tubes, sachets, blisters and boxed goods.
Which carton style should I use?
Straight or reverse tuck end covers most retail products; auto-bottom is faster to assemble at volume; seal end is tamper-evident; a window box shows the product. We'll recommend one for your product and line speed.
How much do folding cartons cost?
About $0.15 to $6.50 per carton depending on size, board and finish, priced all-in and shown instantly online from 100 cartons, with no setup fees on reorders.
Do you provide the dieline?
Yes — your carton's layered dieline is on the order page for $5, with in-house structural engineering for custom shapes and a digital proof before production.
Can cartons be printed on the inside?
Yes — inside printing is available, along with foil, soft-touch, spot UV, embossing and Pantone matching.
