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A mailer whose side wings lock into the lid, so it closes without tape.
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E-Commerce & Shipping
Roll-End Tuck Front Mailer
Also known as RETF
The classic subscription mailer with rolled double side walls and a front tuck.
Good for
- Subscription Packs
- D2C Brands
- Electronics
- Cosmetic PR Kits
Structure
- Double-Wall Base
- Flap-Locked Front
- Box Strength
Material guidance
Corrugated board is the usual choice: E-flute for mailers, B-flute or double wall for heavier shippers.
Current size: 250 × 180 × 80 mm. Production engine geometry; have your manufacturer approve it before cutting.
The structure, unfolded.
Change the size and the dieline redraws.
- Cut lines
- Fold / crease
- Perforation
- Bleed guide
How a roll-end tuck front mailer is built
A one-piece corrugated mailer (FEFCO 0427 style): a base, double side walls that roll over for strength, a back wall and a lid with a front tuck and two dust flaps. Locking ears on the side walls hold it shut.
Putting it together
- 1Fold the front wall up and roll its inner part inside.
- 2Fold the side walls up and roll them over, pushing the ears into the slots.
- 3Load the product, fold the lid over and tuck the front flap in.
Measuring for this style
- Length (L)
- The inside length of the base, side to side.
- Width (W)
- The inside depth of the base, front to back.
- Height (H)
- The inside height of the walls once the lid is closed.
All sizes are inside dimensions. Add 1 to 2 mm of clearance around the product. How to measure
When to choose it
The standard e-commerce and subscription mailer: strong, no tape, and a good unboxing. For a quick-close return option choose a peel-and-seal mailer.
Before you print
- The inner rolled walls are shorter by about 1.5 board thicknesses so they sit under the lid.
- Corrugated adds thickness: the outside is about two board thicknesses larger than the inside on every axis.
Questions
Roll-End Tuck Front Mailer FAQs
Short answers about sizing, board and files for this style.
What size should I enter for a Roll-End Tuck Front Mailer?
Enter inside dimensions in millimetres, centimetres or inches. Length: the inside length of the base, side to side. Width: the inside depth of the base, front to back. Height: the inside height of the walls once the lid is closed. Measure the product at its widest points and add 1 to 2 mm of clearance (3 to 5 mm for rigid boxes).
Which material is best for a Roll-End Tuck Front Mailer?
Corrugated board is the usual choice: E-flute for mailers, B-flute or double wall for heavier shippers.
How is a Roll-End Tuck Front Mailer put together?
Fold the front wall up and roll its inner part inside. Fold the side walls up and roll them over, pushing the ears into the slots. Load the product, fold the lid over and tuck the front flap in.
Can I download a Roll-End Tuck Front Mailer dieline?
Yes. Open the Roll-End Tuck Front Mailer in PW Studio, set your size and board, and export a print-ready PDF, SVG or DXF with cut, crease and bleed lines on separate layers. It is free and needs no account.
What else is a Roll-End Tuck Front Mailer called?
It is also known as RETF. The standard e-commerce and subscription mailer: strong, no tape, and a good unboxing.
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