Roll End Tuck Front Box

When to Use Roll End Tuck Front Boxes (RETF)

The functional and elegant solution for your packaging needs. Paperboard Roll End Tuck Front Boxes are the favourite choice of many businesses for custom subscription boxes, custom cookie box packaging, and other products that are not very heavy. It is common to use them for everyday products, including beauty and makeup, foods, cannabis products, and pharmaceuticals. Reusable and cost-effective which adds value to your packaging.

Image showing different REFT Box options designed for cheese.

Image showing unassembled REFT Box on two color background.

Box Assembly

Roll End Tuck Front Boxes with Dust Flaps and Front Cherry Locks (RETF), or REFT box, is designed to secure the product. Rounded flaps tuck into the front of the box, making sure it will not be accidentally opened. Easy to assemble without tape or glue. RETF boxes are delivered flat, cut and scored.

Roll End Tuck Front Boxes Paper Options

Most common choice for retail packaging is SBS paperboard. The 18 pt thickness is suitable for lightweight products, whilst 24 pt is meant for bigger boxes that need to support more weight. The paper surface can be coated or uncoated. Special paperboard options are available upon request.

Uncoated Paper

Uncoated surface makes the colours muted, for a more subtle look.
Provides great look and feel when combined with matte or gloss lamination.
Environmentally friendly.

Coated Paper

Coated on both sides with a glossy finish to make your colours shiny and saturated.
Offers structure and scuff resistance.
High-quality printing performance.

Kraft Paper

Manufactured using 100% renewable energy.
Offers natural “kraft” feel with outstanding print performance.
Perfect for sustainable businesses.

Finishing Options

Make your packaging even more eye-catching by adding coatings. Choose lamination or semi-gloss AQ for extra protection and durability of your REFT Box and enhance the visual appeal. These coatings provide matte, gloss or semi-gloss finish to your packaging.

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Special Finishes

Make your packaging shine! Add spot UV coating, metallic or clear foil to add an extra touch of luxury to your packaging boxes. Or use embossing to add tactile elements by raising the surface to emphasize parts of your design. Adding these finishes will make a great first impression as they look high-end.

Roll End Tuck Front Boxes Specifications

Paper Weight	18pt / 24pt
Paper Surface	Uncoated / Coated / Kraft / Special Paper Options Upon Request
Colour Options	CMYK Printing / Pantone Printing
Print Process	Offset Printing / Digital Printing
Finishing Options	Silk (Matte) Lamination / Soft Touch Lamination / Gloss Lamination / Gloss UV
Special Finishes	Spot UV / Hot Foiling / Raised Digital Gold Foil / Raised Black Foil / Raised Clear Foil / Emboss
Sustainability	Recyclable / Compostable / 100% Recycled Paper Options on Request / FSC Certified Paper Options
Assembly	By Hand / Suitable for Automated Packing
Delivery	Delivered Flat, Cut and Scored

We are Eco-Friendly

Days when you had to choose if your REFT Box is going to be attractive or eco-friendly are long gone. Wide range of FSC certified and recycled papers with premium printing characteristics is available. They are aesthetically pleasing and recyclable, and also have minimal impact on the environment. It is a win-win choice.

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Produced in Canada

We ship globally, but we will produce and print your Roll End Tuck Front Boxes in Canada. This makes us a reliable partner with short turnaround times for any company located in North America.

Need Help With the Artwork for Your Packaging?

Have our expert design team help you to create the packaging that reflects your brand.

Save Time and Money

Our packaging design experts will create a print-ready file, and you will have no extra costs and delays due to incorrect files.

Coated Paper

Have support of our packaging experts in every stage of packaging design - from ideas and prototypes to design and printing.

Uncoated Paper

Easy-to-use online proofing app that enables you to communicate directly with our graphic designer, add comments and request edits.

Roll End Tuck Front Boxes (RETF) Gallery

See some great examples of how Roll End Tuck Front Boxes help your brand.

Image with two REFT Box stacked on top of the other REFT Box with the same design.

Image showing one open REFT Box with the cutout on the lid part.

Image showing candy packaging REFT Box with fun pink design.

Image showing one REFT Box in the focus with other REFT Boxes and snacks around it.

Image showing one REFT Box inside the other open REFT Box.

Image showing open REFT Box with purple design on the inside of the box.

Customer Questions

What is a Roll End Tuck Front Box?

A roll end tuck front box is a self-locking box that does not require glue to form and assemble. It's a box style that requires only 2 steps in production, simply print and cut, with the boxes remaining flat until you need to form it. You can call...

What is a mailer box?

It's a style of box used in the eCommerce space for shipping products safely and is the outer box that has the shipping label placed on it. It is made of a thicker paperboard (cardboard) corrugated flute sheet of 1/8" thickness. The colour of the corrugate...

What is the difference between a Roll End Tuck Front Box and a Mailer Box?

Roll End Tuck Front refers to the model that defines the enclosure method of the box and "mailer box" is how the box is used. They look the same when they are assembled, however, the paper thickness will determine its use. You can use a lighter white...

Can I use a RETF box for food packaging?

Yes, a RETF serves nicely for food packaging, especially in the retail space. Here's an example of a cheese product that is well presented in a RETF box at a fresh produce and grocery store. The nice thing about it is that you can also use them in...

How long does it take to receive a RETF box?

Typically, a RETF box is printed and manufactured within 5-7 days from the day you approve the proof. Depending on the quantity and the amount of finishing options you require for your RETF box it can potentially require more time to ship your order ...

How much weight can a medium-size RETF box carry?

We recommend no more than 2lbs per 100 square inches. For example, a 4x4x4 RETF box should carry no more than 1.28lbs if your paperboard is in the range of 18pt to 24pt thickness. For any product heavier than that, we recommend a more rigid paperboard...

How long does it take to assemble a Roll End Tuck Front Box?

A Roll End Tuck Front will take approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute to assemble, depending on the size and experience of the person assembling the box. Once several have been assembled, each person develops their...

How do you ship a high volume of RETF boxes?

When your order reaches over 150lbs we will consider freight shipment to your door, however, it's less costly to send a large shipment if you have a loading dock. To save on dock transfer fees and tailgate charges try to have us ship your order to...

Turnaround Times

Days of Operation: Mon - Fri

If you order "No Proof, Run As Is", your turnaround time begins as soon as your order begins the impostion process.

Turnaround Times	Upload Files Before	Proofs Approved By
Same Day	10:00 AM	No Proofs, Run As Is
Next Day	9:30 AM	10:45 AM
Next Day + 1	10:30 AM	12:45 PM
2 - 3 Days	10:30 AM	4:00 PM
5 Days	10:30 AM	4:00 PM
5 - 7 Days	10:30 AM	4:00 PM
7 Days	10:30 AM	4:00 PM
7 - 10 Days	10:30 AM	4:00 PM

Note: Turnaround times begin when you approve the proof and do not include shipping or mailing times. Please review the site for more details.

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When to Use Roll End Tuck Front Boxes (RETF)

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Roll End Tuck Front Boxes Paper Options

Uncoated Paper

Coated Paper

Kraft Paper

Finishing Options

Special Finishes

Roll End Tuck Front Boxes Specifications

We are Eco-Friendly

Produced in Canada

Need Help With the Artwork for Your Packaging?

Save Time and Money

Coated Paper

Uncoated Paper

Roll End Tuck Front Boxes (RETF) Gallery

Turnaround Times

Days of Operation: Mon - Fri

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