# Straight tuck end

> A straight tuck end carton has its top and bottom main closure flaps attached to the same body panel.

Canonical: https://dielinemaker.com/glossary/straight-tuck-end
Last updated: 2026-10-26

Structures

## What it means in packaging

Both ends tuck in the same orientation relative to the carton body. Designers use this relationship when planning the front face and flap artwork. The side seam and closure details still depend on the specific construction.

## A practical example

A small cosmetics carton may put both main closure flaps on its back panel to support the intended front presentation.

## What to check

Inspect the assembled orientation and confirm which face your supplier treats as front before placing text.

## Use it in your project

- [Straight tuck end template](https://dielinemaker.com/dielines/straight-tuck-end)
- [Place artwork and manage layers](https://dielinemaker.com/learn/artwork-and-layers)

## Related terms

- [Reverse tuck end](https://dielinemaker.com/glossary/reverse-tuck-end) — A reverse tuck end carton has its top and bottom main closure flaps attached to opposite body panels.
- [Tuck end](https://dielinemaker.com/glossary/tuck-end) — A tuck end is a carton closure whose main flap has a tongue that slides inside the carton body.
- [ECMA code](https://dielinemaker.com/glossary/ecma) — An ECMA code identifies a folding-carton design style in the European Carton Makers Association’s classification.

## Related

- [Packaging glossary](https://dielinemaker.com/glossary)