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Tuck Top Mailer Boxes

Looking for a carton with a lid that folds over and tucks into the box? Tuck top mailer boxes combine a wide opening with an integrated closure, and can be made to suit your product’s dimensions and presentation. Explore kraft, black and small options below, then share what you plan to pack, your measurements and estimated quantity for a quote.

Printed tuck top mailer box shown open with its integrated tuck-in lid
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Custom print options

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Minimum order: 50 boxes

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Delivery across the UK

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Tuck Top Mailer Box Products

Explore the current tuck top mailer products, each with a different board look or size focus. Open a product page for its details and request a quote.

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Kraft Tuck Top Mailer Boxes

Choose this product if you want a kraft-look carton for a product that suits a natural board appearance. Tell us whether you need printed details and share the dimensions of the product you plan to pack.

Black Tuck Top Mailer Boxes

Choose this product if you are considering a dark carton for a distinct product presentation. Share your preferred print and finish, and we can review what is available for the proposed specification.

Small Tuck Top Mailer Boxes

Choose this product if you need a compact carton and have a product that suits a smaller format. Provide the product’s measurements so the box dimensions can be planned around it.

How Tuck Top Mailer Boxes Work

A tuck top mailer box has an integrated lid panel that folds over the opening and tucks into the carton. The lid is part of the box blank, so it does not need a separate top piece. The shape, depth and closure details depend on the agreed carton design.

This style can be considered for a range of products, but the right dimensions and board depend on what the carton will hold and how it will be used. Tell us whether the box is intended for product presentation, storage or another purpose so the specification can be reviewed.

The word “mailer” can mean different things to different buyers. A folding carton with a tuck-in lid should not automatically be assumed to provide the same protection as a corrugated postal box. If the packaging will be sent through a delivery network, explain the intended use and ask us to confirm whether the proposed construction is suitable.

Kraft, black and small describe options or formats that should be confirmed against your actual product. Share your preferred look and the product measurements so the board colour, print and size can be checked together.

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Tuck Top Mailer Box Specifications

Construction

Tuck top carton with integrated lid; construction confirmed for your product when we quote

Box dimensions

Made to the supplied product and packaging requirements

Measurement order

Length × width × depth; state whether dimensions are internal or external

Board

Several board options are available, and we will recommend a suitable board and thickness for your product.

Printing

Full-colour (CMYK) printing is available, and we can confirm inside printing and panel coverage for your design.

Finish

Finishing options include matt finish, foiling, spot UV, embossing and debossing, depending on the board and design.

Size

Boxes are made to your product’s dimensions, so share the length, width and depth with your quote request.

Quantity

Made to order; minimum order of 50 boxes

Intended use

State whether the box is for presentation, storage or dispatch; we will advise on suitability when we quote

Final specifications are confirmed with your quote and artwork proof.

Design and Sizing Tips for Tuck Top Mailer Boxes

Measure the full product

Measure the product at its widest, longest and deepest points. Include lids, caps or other parts that will be packed with it.

State internal or external

Say whether your measurements are internal or external. The inside of the carton needs to accommodate the product and any additional packaging.

Plan the lid closure

Consider how the integrated lid should close and how much room the product needs to be placed inside and removed.

Size small formats precisely

If you are considering a small format, provide the actual product measurements rather than relying on a general size label.

Explain how it will be sent

If you plan to post the packaged product, tell us how it will be dispatched. A tuck-top folding carton should not be assumed to provide postal protection without confirming the specification.

Prepare your artwork

Send print-ready artwork if available, or a reference image and a description of the look you want.

Related Box Styles

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Straight Tuck End Boxes

A carton with tuck-in closure panels at both ends.

Printed auto lock bottom boxes for a candle brand, with one box open

Auto Lock Bottom Boxes

A carton with connected base panels that fold into position.

Printed window tuck boxes for a soap brand, showing the bar through a die-cut window

Window Tuck Boxes

A tuck carton with a die-cut display window.

Helpful Guides

How to Measure Your Product for Custom Tuck Boxes

Learn which dimensions to record before requesting a custom carton.

Choosing the Right Material for Your Tuck Boxes

Compare board considerations before you choose a carton.

Preparing Print-Ready Artwork for Your Packaging

Review what to consider when supplying artwork for print.

Request a Quote for Tuck Top Mailer Boxes

Share what you plan to pack, your dimensions and estimated quantity. Let us know if you are considering a kraft, black or small format, and explain how you intend to use the packaging. Add artwork or a reference image if you have one.

Tuck Top Mailer Box FAQs

What is a tuck top mailer box?

It is a folding carton with an integrated lid panel that folds over the opening and tucks into the box. The exact construction should be confirmed on your specification.

Ready to Discuss Tuck Top Mailer Boxes?

Share your product details and measurements to start a quote for custom tuck top mailer boxes.