15 Most Demanding Box Styles In Packaging Industry

Usually, boxes are identified in three different ways. By their names, acronyms (stands for short names) and International codes. From the sea of box styles, we brought you some most demanding ones with their proper information.

1. Straight Tuck End.
2. Reverse Tuck End.
3. Triangular Box.
4. Tuck Flap with Hang Tab.
5. Two Piece Box.
6. Seal End Box.
7. 1-2-3 Bottom/Snap lock.
8. Pillow Box.
9. Gable Box.
10. Pyramid Box.
11. Auto Bottom Tuck Flap.
12. Auto Bottom with Front Lock.
13. Slotted Carton Box.
14. Display lid Box.
15. Front Lock Mailer.

1. Straight Tuck End:

In this type of box flaps of top and bottom, folds from back to front or from front to back these boxes are perfect for the products which you need to show from the front.

These are also utilised for custom toy boxes, custom software boxes, custom retail boxes, custom food boxes, custom beverage boxes, and bespoke pharmaceutical packaging boxes.

2. Reverse Tuck End:

In reverse tuck end box style, the lower closure comes from the back and sticks to the front though the front one goes to the rear. Most cosmetic brands use these types of boxes to get attractive custom packaging.

They can be used for custom lipstick boxes, custom eyelash boxes, custom mascara boxes, custom Bronzer boxes, and many more.

3. Triangular Box:

The triangular box style is the most eye-catching one, that is sticking from one of its three-sided panels, which just not only makes it unique but also helps to stand on the shelf with the base grip.

It can be used for multiple types of products like foods, cosmetics, toys, and medicines.

4. Tuck Flap with Hang Tab:

The Tuck Flap with Hang Tab box can be designed in landscape or portrait. It’s used for small & lightweight products because of the hanging feature. It’s a perfect packaging box for headphones, Chargers, USBs, And so on.

5. Two Piece Box:

This box style basically features two parts in it, a body and a cover. These are solid in material and have sharp corners. The lid of it has some extra folds on the border to make a proper grip.

Mostly, Shoe brands and garments brands use these types of boxes to promote their brands by applying their branding on the wide surface of it 

6. Seal End Box:

A square box with 4 folding lids on top, the bottom is sealed which gives a wide depth inside to put your product in. this box got sealed after filling with the product instead of folding.

7. 1-2-3 Bottom/Snap lock:

The snap lock or 1-2-3 boxes are the boxes that have 2 open ends, the bottom one and the top one. The bottom one has 4 flaps to seal it with the (wide small wide) method. While the top one has ordinary foldable boxes to open and close the product. these boxes are a little trick and time-consuming for assembling but the amazing look its bottom shows is worth it.

8. Pillow Box:

Pillow boxes are the most attractive and distinctive boxes out there, because of their similar shapes to the pillows they perceived as the best ones. Most brands use pillow boxes as their event’s customized boxes and gift boxes. It is a one-piece box that is easy to assemble and pack your products. Pillow boxes are evergreen and remain in trend every time.

9. Gable Box:

The gable box style is another amazing box style similar to briefcases, its five closed sides and foldable top with a handle on it make it super unique with the accessibility to hold the product with pride.

These boxes are an alternative to plastic shopping bags, with more features more ease and more attractive looks, they are completely Eco-friendly. The gable box style is the perfect choice for you to make if you sell some large size or a less heavy product.

10. Pyramid Box:

The pyramid box style is a one-piece box that is shaped like an ancient old Egyptian pyramid style which is made by wrapping sheet or paperboard. These boxes are astonishing ones to gift someone and these boxes are mostly demanded and used as gift boxes.

11. Auto Bottom Tuck Flap:

An auto bottom tuck flap box style features front flaps in the tuck position and sealed or glued from the bottom. Tuck boxes also often feature shore locks or fit locks for secure closure.

These tuck boxes can be used for various types of products including cosmetic boxes food boxes cannabis boxes, accessories boxes, medicine boxes and sweet boxes.

12. Auto Bottom with Front Lock:

The auto bottom front lock is the best box for keeping your box secured with an extraordinary packaging look. This box features the front auto lock and the fold-down front panel and the fold-down of the upper part of the lid both are in an overlap position to easily lock them. this friction lock is strong enough to hold your product in. these boxes are demanded by food brands, cosmetic brands, and medical stores.

13. Display Lid Box:

The display lid boxes are simple but decent, as ordinary or most commonly used boxes, it has two side lids and a top one. The side lids go down and the top one fold’s upside them to lock them with friction. These boxes are perfect for promotion or to keep boxes on POP (Point of purchase) to increase your sales.

14. Front Lock Mailer Box:

A simple front lock mailer locks from the front which is the best choice for a secure lock to keep your product safe. Its top front lid can be closed once you put the product in. the boxes are designed for mailer or subscription boxes, while some brands also use them as gift boxes for their loyal customers.

15. Slotted Carton Box:

The most basic style container is the slotted cotton one, but it also has the most benefits than others. The top front of the boxes featuring 4 laps while the bottom is the same. The difference is only in the width of the laps; the lengths are the same for each and It’s mostly used for shipping.