Tuck end folding carton dieline based on ECMA A11.10.03.03. Ideal for retail packaging.
The Tuck End Folding Carton (ECMA A11.10.03.03) is one of the packaging styles that pretty much everyone uses in retail nowadays. It’s a one-piece carton box that’s simple, strong enough for most products, and easy to make or fold. You can find it everywhere from makeup packaging to medicine boxes, electronics, and random store items.
Since it follows the ECMA A-Series standard, the box cuts perfectly and folds right, keeping the size and look consistent every time. Using PackMyMan, you can pick your own size and download dielines in SVG, DXF, or PDF, so your printer or supplier can get started quickly.
his style comes from the A11 type cartons – those are the ones with tuck flaps at the top and bottom, so you just fold them in to close it. It’s not fancy, but that’s the beauty of it. It folds fast, it’s easy to store, and it stays shut without tape most of the time.
Some reasons people like it:
You can assemble it by hand without anything extra effort.
It holds lightweight and heavy items just fine.
It looks clean sitting on a shop shelf.
The A11 box is used a lot when brands want simple but good-quality packaging without paying for expensive tooling or complex gluing.
his box is known for using less material while still looking neat and professional. You can cut it from one flat sheet, so there’s not much waste. And because the dieline follows ECMA specs, it folds perfectly almost every time.
With PackMyMan, changing size is easy – just pick what fits your product and you’re good.
You’ll see this type of box used everywhere:
Cosmetics, skincare, and perfumes
Pharma and healthcare items
Small electronics, cables, and accessories
Food, snacks, or dry goods (when coated board is used)
Gift or boutique packaging that needs a clean look
Packing rolls and vinyls
It works whether you want premium packaging or just a basic cost-cutting box.
When you export from PackMyMan, you can get files like:
SVG – for digital print or vector work
DXF – used for CAD or laser cutting
PDF – easy to show to your printer or client
Each one shows clear cutting and folding lines, so it’s simple to produce without much fixing needed.
The ECMA A11.10.03.03 layout is smart – the folds, creases, and flaps are made to work with most printing or die-cutting machines. You can use kraft board, duplex, or coated carton depending on your product.
People who print boxes like this design because it doesn’t cause trouble. It folds neatly, shapes right, and saves setup time for each run.
Even when there are a ton of fancy box styles now, this one still wins because it’s simple and it works. Compared to glued boxes, it’s:
Faster and cheaper to produce
Easy to set up and pack
Reliable for a bunch of different products
So if you’re figuring out what kind of box to use for your packaging, the Tuck End Folding Carton (ECMA A11.10.03.03) might be your best start, cheap to make, easy to build, and it just works.