How is the straight tuck end box different from the reverse tuck end box?

In the straight version both flaps, top and bottom, come from the back panel. In the reverse tuck end box (RTE) they are on opposite panels: top at the front, bottom at the back. The straight version has a clean front, while RTE allows smaller boxes, from 25 mm in length.

What dimensions do I enter in the calculator?

Enter the inside dimensions in millimetres: length L (the longer side of the base), width W and height H. Width cannot exceed length, and height must be at least 35 mm and at least a quarter of the length. The straight tuck end box needs at least 55 mm length and 22 mm width; for smaller boxes choose the reverse tuck end box. The dieline has to fit on the print sheet, and the calculator tells you if it is too large.

Do the boxes arrive glued?

Yes. We glue the side seam and the boxes arrive flat. Open one in a single move, tuck in the bottom flap, put the product in and close the lid. The flaps are not glued, so the box can be opened and closed many times.

What board do you print boxes on?

On board from 280 to 350 gsm, by default 300 gsm board coated on one side. Board coated on both sides gives a white, smooth inside, while 290 gsm grey kraft has a natural, eco look. Any board can be laminated on one side: gloss, matt, scratch-resistant matt or soft touch.

What is the minimum order?

The minimum order is 10 boxes. We print digitally and cut on a plotter, so there are no printing plates or cutting die to pay for. Setup costs the same for 10 and for 100 pieces, which is why the unit price drops with larger runs. The calculator shows prices for several quantities straight away.

How do I prepare the print file for a box?

Download the PDF template from the calculator and design on it at 1:1. Extend the artwork 2 mm past the cut line and keep text 3 mm from cuts and creases. Leave the glue flap blank. Remove the template lines before exporting and send one CMYK PDF. Details are in the file preparation article.

Straight tuck end box

What is a straight tuck end box

The straight tuck end box, STE in the trade, has a closing flap at the top and at the bottom. Both flaps come from the same back panel, so no flap edges show on the front. The dust flaps tuck under the closing flap, and its tongue slides inside to keep the box shut without glue.

How it works

In the calculator you enter three inside dimensions in millimetres: length L, the longer side of the base, width W and height H from the bottom to the lid. We measure inside the box, between the crease lines, so you enter the size of your product with a little clearance. The calculator works out the dieline and the price straight away.

Next to the form you see the box in 3D. The slider folds and unfolds it, and you rotate it with the mouse. The second tab shows the dieline with cut and crease lines for your dimensions. You download a 1:1 PDF template in the calculator.

When to choose it

The straight tuck end box works well on shelves and in displays, because the front is uninterrupted from top to bottom. It suits light products: cosmetics, tea, candles, accessories and promotional items. A box with a stronger base for heavier products is quoted on request.

Board

We print boxes on board from 280 to 350 gsm. The default is 300 gsm board coated on one side. You can also choose Alfa White and Upside White, or board coated on both sides, which gives a white, smooth inside. For a natural look, pick 290 gsm grey kraft. We include the board thickness in the dieline, so the inside dimensions stay exactly as you entered them.

Print and finishing

We print the outside of the box in full colour, the inside stays blank. Boxes are cut and creased on a cutting plotter, so you do not pay for a cutting die, even for a dozen boxes. We glue the side seam with hot-melt glue, so the boxes arrive flat and ready to open.

Optionally add one-sided lamination: gloss, matt, scratch-resistant matt or soft touch. It protects the print from scuffing in transit and on the shelf.

Quantity and other options

We print from 10 pieces. Setup costs the same for 10 and for 100 boxes, so the unit price drops noticeably with larger runs. The calculator shows it for several quantities at once. File preparation is covered in how to prepare a printed box.

You can price the other variant online: reverse tuck end box. Boxes with a window, a custom shape or an insert are quoted individually: use the “Request a quote” button in the calculator or contact us.

Straight tuck end box

Box dimensions (inside):

length (L)

width (W)

height (H)

measured inside the box, between the creases — L is the longer side of the base, H is the height from bottom to lid

Unfolded dieline: 272 × 265 mm

Cutting:

Flatbed cutting plottercontour cut with a plotter blade, no cutting die cost; for larger runs we switch to a die

Sheet

Maximum format for selected material is 488x330 mm

Single-sided printing CMYK

Finishes

Quantity:

Projects

Total quantity

Most common quantities

1 projects

100 pcs total

0.83 €/pcs

82.79 €

1 projects

200 pcs total

0.73 €/pcs

146.96 €

1 projects

300 pcs total

0.73 €/pcs

218.47 €

1 projects

400 pcs total

0.73 €/pcs

290.28 €

1 projects

500 pcs total

0.69 €/pcs

344.26 €

82.79 €

net

Lead time: 2 working days

VAT rate: 23%

0.83 €/pcs

Weight: 2.16 kg

Frequently asked questions

How to prepare the print file for a printed box

Template

Download the 1:1 PDF template in the calculator once you have entered the box dimensions. It shows the whole dieline: the solid line is a cut, the dashed line a crease, that is a fold line. Panels are labelled with their dimensions and the glue flap is hatched. Design on the template and keep its page size. We add the cutting path ourselves from the same geometry, so you do not need to draw it.

Bleed and margin

Extend the background and artwork 2 mm past the cut line all the way round, flaps and dust flaps included. Keep important content such as text, logos and codes 3 mm from the cut line and from creases. A solid background can run across creases, but small text should not, because the board cracks slightly in the fold.

Which panel goes where

The middle of the dieline holds four panels in a row: front, side, back, side. The flaps above and below them are the lid and the base. The lid is seen from above, so it is a good place for a logo or name. Dust flaps and tongues end up inside, so background is enough there. In the calculator you can view the box in 3D and check which part of the dieline lands on which panel.

Glue flap

The narrow flap at the edge of the dieline is where the glue goes. Leave it blank: glue holds best on bare board, and once folded the flap is hidden under a panel anyway.

Inside and kraft

We print only the outside, so the file has one page. If you want a white, smooth inside, choose board coated on both sides. We print in CMYK without white, so on grey kraft light colours come out darker and white elements take the colour of the board. Dark, bold artwork works best there.

File format

Before exporting, delete or hide the template lines, labels and hatching so they do not get printed. Send one CMYK PDF with fonts embedded or converted to outlines and images at 300 dpi.