An open-and-shut case for everyday packaging

A flap box is a broad term covering any box that closes using folding flaps rather than a locked, glued, or wrap-style construction. This includes styles such as tuck end boxes and regular slotted shipping cartons, where flaps fold over and either tuck in or are taped shut.

Why Flap Closures Remain Popular

Flap-based boxes are simple to manufacture, quick to assemble, and cost-effective compared with more complex structures like rigid boxes or auto-lock bases. For everyday shipping and general retail packaging, a well-made flap box does the job without adding unnecessary cost.

Where Flap Boxes Are Used

You will find flap-closure boxes used across shipping cartons, retail folding cartons, and storage boxes, wherever a straightforward, cost-effective closure suits the product. For heavier items or ones needing a more premium presentation, styles like auto-lock bottom or rigid boxes are usually a better fit.

Materials

Flap boxes can be made from folding carton board for lighter retail products, or corrugated board for shipping and storage, depending on the weight and handling your product needs.

Order Sizes We Support

Custom flap boxes are available from around 50 to 100 units, making this one of the most accessible box styles for a smaller business's first order.

Average Prices

As a general guide, flap boxes typically cost between £0.30 and £1.10 per unit, depending on size, material, print colours and finish. These figures are a guide only.

Sustainability

Both folding carton and corrugated board used for flap boxes are widely recyclable, with FSC-sourced options available on request.

Getting Started

Tell us your product's size and how it will be used, for shipping, storage, or retail, and we will suggest a suitable flap box style and material. We build a proof before production and UK-wide delivery.