Cigarette-style box
18pt SBS, hinged flip-top lid500 minimum · 10 to 12 business daysA cigarette-style box is a small, dense folding carton in the familiar flip-top pack format, a hinged lid with a shallow tray underneath, sized for small, uniform items rather than tobacco specifically. We produce them on 18pt SBS from 500 units, ready in about 10 to 12 business days after proof.
When to choose it, and when not to
Choose this format for a small, uniform product (vape cartridges, small edibles, incense sticks, novelty items), where the compact flip-top pack format and glued tray construction give a tighter, more premium feel than a basic tuck-top carton.
Choose a standard folding carton instead if your product isn't uniformly small and dense, since the tight tray construction of this format is built around a consistent fit and doesn't handle irregular or bulky items well.
Specifications
| Board | 18pt SBS paperboard, printed and die cut |
|---|---|
| Format | Hinged flip-top lid over a shallow tray, glued construction |
| Offset CMYK, matte or gloss finish, foil accents available | |
| Liner | Optional foil or metallic paper liner inside the tray |
| Fit | Best for small, uniform items packed in a tight tray |
| Minimum | 500 units |
| Lead time | 10 to 12 business days after proof |
| Prototype | On request; timing confirmed in your quote |
| Sizes we run | 2.2 x 0.9 x 3.5 in (standard pack format) 2.5 x 1.2 x 4 in (slightly larger fit) custom size for your product |
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Questions people ask
Is this box legally restricted to tobacco or vape products?
No, the format itself isn't restricted. We produce it for any small, uniform product that suits the compact flip-top pack shape. If your product falls under specific regulated labeling requirements, that's on your side to confirm and provide correct text for.
What's the difference between this and a regular tuck-top carton?
This format uses a hinged flip-top lid glued to a shallow tray rather than a tuck-in flap, which gives a tighter, snappier open-and-close feel and a more premium construction, at a higher per-unit cost than a basic tuck-top.
Can I get a foil liner inside the tray?
Yes, a foil or metallic paper liner inside the tray is a common add-on and adds a premium touch when the lid is opened.
Does the glued construction affect lead time?
Yes, the glued tray-and-lid construction takes a bit longer to produce than a simple tuck-in carton, which is part of why lead time runs 10 to 12 business days versus 8 to 10 for a standard folding carton.
What's the minimum quantity, and why is it higher than some of your other cartons?
500 units. That reflects the more involved glued construction versus a simpler tuck-top box, and it's the quantity where that extra production step makes sense on our end.
Can the box include a child-resistant feature?
Not as a standard feature of this format. If your product legally requires child-resistant packaging, let us know and we'll advise on whether a different structure is a better fit.
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Ready to price your cigarette-style box?
Send the size and quantity for a quote and a dieline, usually within one business day. Your digital proof follows, usually within one business day of your artwork. Design help and the Swatch Book of materials are free.