Peg and hook retail
Use the hanging panel when the sales channel needs vertical display without a separate plastic hanger. Confirm the retailer's fixture and slot direction before the dieline is approved.
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Custom Printed Hang-Tab Folding Carton
This paperboard carton adds an extended hanging panel and die-cut slot to a printed folding-box body. It is a practical direction for lightweight retail products that need peg or hook display while keeping front, side and back panels available for brand artwork, product information and barcode planning.
Display
Extended tab with die-cut slot
Structure
Folded paperboard carton
Artwork
Front, side and back panels
MOQ direction
From 500 units per design
The photographed MUGE sample demonstrates the carton structure only. Final dimensions, board, printing, finish, hanging performance and packing are reviewed for each project.
Request carton reviewBuyer fit
When a hanging retail carton is worth reviewing
Tall or narrow products
The extended tab can improve visibility for slim products whose front panel would otherwise sit below adjacent shelf items. Product weight and centre of gravity still need review.
Printed secondary packaging
Use the carton for retail presentation around a primary product. Product-contact, labelling and destination-market requirements remain the buyer's project-specific review.
Structure review
Decisions to settle before the dieline and sample
- Product dimensions, packed weight and orientation inside the carton
- Hanging-tab height, slot shape, slot position and retailer fixture direction
- Top and bottom closure, glue seam and assembly method
- Paperboard direction, print coverage and artwork panels
- Finish areas, barcode or label space and any die-cut window requirement
- Inner support, master-carton packing, quantity and destination market
Quote-ready comparison
Compare suppliers using the same hang-tab carton brief
| Decision | Buyer input | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Product fit | Dimensions, weight and orientation | Sets the internal fit and carton proportions |
| Retail fixture | Hook or peg direction and slot reference | Controls tab height and slot placement |
| Board and print | Material direction, artwork and finish | Keeps quotes comparable across suppliers |
| Packing | Flat or assembled packing and master carton | Affects assembly work and export volume |
Read the hang-tab folding carton buyer guide for a step-by-step specification checklist, or compare this format with broader tuck-end cartons and custom paper packaging.
Buyer FAQ
Hang-tab carton questions
What should a buyer provide for a custom hang-tab carton quote?
Share the product dimensions and weight, carton size if known, hanging direction, print coverage, artwork status, quantity, packing method, sales channel and destination market. A reference photo or sample also helps the structure review.
Is a hang-tab carton the same as a standard tuck-end box?
It uses a folding-carton body, but the extended top panel and die-cut hanging slot add a retail-display requirement. The tab height, slot position, product weight and top closure should be reviewed together before sampling.
Which materials and finishes can be reviewed?
Coated paper, white cardboard, kraft paper and other paperboard directions can be reviewed by project. Printing and finish options may include CMYK, spot colour, lamination, foil, spot UV, embossing or debossing, subject to artwork and production review.
What is the MOQ for a printed hang-tab carton?
MOQ starts from 500 units per design for most custom packaging projects. Final feasibility depends on the carton dimensions, board, printing, finishing, packing and order requirements.
Send a hang-tab carton brief
Share product size, weight, hanging direction, artwork status, quantity and destination market for a project-specific structure review.
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