Box Geometries
Box geometry simply refers to the shape of your box and the style of closure. By and large, the shape of your box will be dictated by the object you are packaging. Sometimes the closure or geometry will be a marketing decision to achieve a certain look.
A traditional item like a hot sauce might work just fine with a reverse tuck end box, but a higher-end item like jewelry might work better in a tray and sleeve or pillow box style.
Each of our box geometry options has its own list of available sizes within the budgetary calculator. If you don’t see the dimensions you need, try selecting a different geometry with more sizes. Please keep in mind: all of our sizes are custom — our calculator is budgetary, meaning that it is to help you get in the general ballpark of what your project will cost. Pick the size that is, in general, closest to your desired final size.
Some box geometries will have pre-glued portions on them for ease of assembly. Please see the illustrations below for information on where some of these geometries are pre-glued. Please note that our Display Tray, Two Piece Box, and the Tray portion of Tray and Sleeve box styles do not come pre-glued and will stay together without glue; however, you may want to add glue to these styles once you’ve received them to make these styles more durable.
Reverse Tuck End
Box Materials Available: Paperboard
This geometry is commonly used with:
- Eyeliner
- Lotion
- Lipstick
Snaplock Bottom
Box Materials Available: Paperboard
This geometry is commonly used with:
- Kitchenware
- Toys
- Electronics
Full Seal End
Box Materials Available: Paperboard
This geometry is commonly used with:
- Cereal
- Cookies
- Crackers
Full Seal End with Tab
Box Materials Available: Paperboard
This geometry is commonly used with:
- Pasta
- Instant Rice
- Cake Mix
Straight Tuck End
Box Materials Available: Paperboard
This geometry is commonly used with:
- Candle
- Moisturizer
- Individual cupcakes
Autolock Cap Box
Box Materials Available: Paperboard
This geometry is commonly used with:
- Ornaments
- Stockings
- Mugs
Pillow Box
Box Materials Available: Paperboard (please note that the only available Printing Stock for the Pillow Box is Flex Weight, due to structural constraints).
This geometry is commonly used with:
- Hair extensions
- Jewelry
- Party Favors
Two-Piece Box
Box Materials Available: Paperboard
This geometry is commonly used with:
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Book sets
Tray and Sleeve
Box Materials Available: Paperboard
This geometry is commonly used with:
- Earrings
- Perfume
- Ornaments
Display Tray
Box Materials Available: Paperboard, Corrugated
This geometry is commonly used with:
- Lip balm
- Energy drinks
- Small toys
The Display Tray geometry, once it is filled with your product product, is able to be shipped to stores with the top part folded down. This saves space and better protects your product. See below picture for example:
Mailer
Box Materials Available: Corrugated
This geometry is commonly used with:
- Subscription boxes
- Scarves
- Cosmetics
Regular Slotted Carton
Box Materials Available: Corrugated
This geometry is commonly used with:
- Ceramics
- Lamps
- Heavy items
Autolock Shipping Carton
Box Materials Available: Corrugated
This geometry is commonly used with:
- Pillows
- Linens
- Light but bulky items
This calculator provides budgetary pricing for all the most common packaging shapes and sizes. If you have a custom project or are ready to move forward with your order, please save a quote with the closest available options here and reach out for a custom production quote.
