Reverse Tuck End Lock Box

Custom Reverse Tuck End Lock Boxes with a Secure Lock Bottom for Heavier Products

What a reverse tuck end lock box is

A reverse tuck end lock box combines two features: a reverse tuck top and a locking bottom. The bottom panels interlock, so the base stays shut when you lift the box with a product inside. This is the difference from a plain reverse tuck box, where the bottom is closed with a tuck flap only. RTE lock boxes are chosen for heavier items, such as glass jars, larger bottles, and sets. A locking reverse tuck box gives you the neat front of a reverse tuck with more strength at the base. Lock bottom boxes for cosmetics are a good fit for creams in glass, candles, and multi-item sets. If your product is light, a plain reverse tuck box may be enough.

Sizes and how to measure

Box size is written as length x width x height, measured inside. Measure your product at its widest points, and add a small gap. Because the base carries the load, weigh your product as well, and tell us the weight. A heavy duty reverse tuck box needs firmer board, and we suggest the thickness for your weight. Tell us your product and its weight, and we suggest a size and a board.

Example sizes (approximate and for reference only; we confirm the exact size before you order):

• Glass jar: about 3.5 in x 3.5 in x 3.5 in
• Large bottle: about 7 in x 2.5 in x 2.5 in
• Two-item set: about 6 in x 4 in x 2 in
• Candle jar: about 4 in x 4 in x 4 in

Paperboard, finishes, and options

Folding cartons are made from paperboard, a smooth board that is printed flat, cut, scored, and folded. Thicker board feels firmer and protects heavier products, and thinner board costs less. Boxes arrive flat and ready to assemble, so they take little space to store. Finishes include matte or gloss lamination, soft touch, foil, embossing, and spot gloss. The locking base needs a firm board, so we suggest a thicker stock for heavier products. A sample kit lets you feel the board and test the fit.

Printing and finishing

Printing can be full color on the outside, with a one color or full color print inside. Keep key text and logos inside the safe area on the dieline, away from folds and glue flaps. We set up the folds and the cut lines on the free dieline, and you approve it before production. Keep logos and text away from the bottom folds, where the lock panels overlap.

Secure lock bottom: when to choose it

Choose a lock bottom when the product weighs more than a plain tuck can hold, or when you want the base to stay closed in a shipping carton. The lock panels fold together and snap into place, so the base does not open under weight. For light products such as a lip balm, a standard reverse tuck is usually enough and costs less. A sample kit lets you test the base with your real product.

Heavy duty reverse tuck box for cosmetics

A heavy duty reverse tuck box gives a glass jar or a larger bottle more support. Add an insert if the product moves, and pick a thicker board for weight. Matte lamination, foil, and embossing work on this style like any other folding carton. Tell us the weight and the product, and we recommend a board and a base.

Labeling notes

Product boxes often carry text such as ingredients, net contents, directions, and warnings, and what is required depends on your product and your market. You supply all text and the layout, and we print what you send. We do not write or check text or claims, and you are responsible for making sure your boxes meet the rules for your product.

Orders from 50 units

Orders start at 50 units, which suits a new brand, a test batch, or a small giveaway. Larger orders cost less per box, and they can be planned in several sizes and designs. Share your expected yearly volume during the free consultation and we plan around it.

Artwork and dieline

We send a free dieline that shows the box size, the shape, the cut line, and the safe area, so you can see where your artwork goes and where text should stay clear. Supply artwork as a vector AI or PDF file with fonts outlined and images at 300 DPI in CMYK. If you have no artwork yet, free design support and a free consultation are included, and our team can help lay out the logo and the text from your brand colors. You review and approve the artwork before production starts.

How to order custom reverse tuck end lock boxes

1. Choose your box size, shape, and material.
2. Order a $39 sample kit if you want to feel the stocks and test the fit first. The $39 is credited toward your order total.
3. Send your quantity, starting at 50 units.
4. Receive your free dieline and add your artwork, or ask for help.
5. Review and approve the artwork.
6. Production takes 6 to 8 business days after artwork approval, and your order ships free to one U.S. address.

The final price depends on box style, dimensions, board thickness, quantity, printing, and finishing.

What comes with every order

• Free shipping to one U.S. address
• Free thank-you cards equal to the units ordered
• Free design support, free dieline, and free consultation
• Orders start at 50 units
• Eco-friendly materials sourced from certified suppliers