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Material Cardstock (14–24pt), kraft, SBS, corrugated
Printing Offset, digital & flexo · CMYK + Pantone (free one-color) · interior printing
Finishes Matte, gloss, soft-touch, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing
Minimum Order None — order any quantity
Turnaround 10–12 business days (rush available)
Free With Order Design support, die-cutting, plate setup & one-color printing

Straight Tuck End (STE) Boxes

The straight tuck end box is a retail classic where both flaps tuck in from the same side, keeping the front face clean. It offers economical, versatile packaging with an uninterrupted display panel, ideal for retail products that need a polished front.

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Why Choose Straight Tuck End Boxes?

  • Clean front display: flaps tuck from the same side for an uninterrupted face.
  • Economical and versatile: the affordable retail standard.
  • Secure closure: reliable tuck-end assembly for shelf and transit.
  • Full branding surface: every panel is printable.
  • Ships flat: folds flat to save freight and storage.

Popular Styles & Options

Standard STE Box

Classic straight tuck-end carton for retail.

Window STE Box

Straight tuck box with a product window.

Kraft STE Box

Natural kraft straight tuck box.

Customization Options

Materials Cardstock (14–24pt), kraft, SBS, corrugated
Printing Offset, digital & flexo · CMYK + Pantone (free one-color) · interior printing
Finishes Matte, gloss, soft-touch, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing
Add-ons Custom insert, die-cut window, hang tab, tear strip, auto-lock or snap-lock base

Sustainable Packaging Options

Our tuck boxes use FSC-certified board and recycled kraft printed with soy inks, and they ship flat to cut transport emissions. Fully recyclable and available in kraft and eco stocks, they deliver versatile, economical packaging with a responsible footprint for any product category.

Frequently Asked Questions

Both flaps tuck from the same rear side, keeping the front display panel clean and uninterrupted, ideal for retail products with important front branding.

STE keeps the front clean and suits shelf products; RTE opens from opposite sides and is slightly more economical. We advise based on your display and use.

Yes. Tuck-end boxes are among the most cost-effective formats, with lower per-unit costs at higher volumes.

Yes. A die-cut window reveals the product, and die-cutting is free with every order.

No. You can order any quantity, and standard turnaround is 10–12 business days after approval.

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