What is a hang tab box?

A hang tab box is a folding carton with a punched tab at the top, so the package hangs from a retail peg hook. It keeps the product visible at eye level and works well for small, light items sold in aisles.

Is there a minimum order for custom hang tab boxes?

No. TBPB has no minimum order, so you can order one hang tab box to test the tab, the hole and the balance on a real hook, or order a full production run. A single sample is the best check before scaling.

What size hole should a hang tab have?

It depends on the hook, so get the hook diameter from your retailer or fixture first. Round holes are most common, and slotted holes suit certain fixtures. Send the hook size and we draw the tab and hole to match.

How much weight can a hang tab hold?

Keep hanging products light, because the tab carries the full weight through a small area of board. Heavier or dense contents can tear the tab. Tell us the weight and we advise on board, reinforcement or a different style.

Can I put a window in a hang tab box?

Sometimes. A window panel can show the product, but it affects the strength of the carton. Mention it in your quote request and we will tell you whether it suits your size, board and hanging weight.

How do I size a hang tab box?

Measure your product length, width and depth, add about 1/8 inch per side, then add the tab height above the body. Send the numbers along with the hook size, and we draw the dieline for your fixture.

Custom Hang Tab Boxes, No Minimum Order

A hang tab box is a folding carton with an extended, punched tab at the top, so the package hangs from a peg hook in a retail aisle. TBPB makes custom hang tab boxes with no minimum order, and our price-beat guarantee applies if you bring a written quote for the same specs.

Selling toys on peg hooks? See how hang tab boxes fit with window boxes, trays and backer cards in our action figure packaging guide and the full custom toy packaging range.

What a hang tab changes about the box

A peg display is a small piece of real estate. A shopper sees the front face of a single box, and the tab keeps it presented at eye level. The punched hole or slot has to survive being lifted off a hook hundreds of times by hands that are not careful. That means the tab is the highest-stress part of the carton, and it is where cheap board and bad hole placement show up first. A hang tab box puts the most load on the thinnest part of the structure, so it suits light products: small accessories, cosmetics, phone cables, craft supplies, tools and toys.

Tab shape, hole and hook fit

Get the hook size from the retailer or fixture before you design. Peg hooks come in different diameters, and a hole that is too small will not slide on, while one that is too large lets the box droop or swing. Round holes are the common choice, and slotted euro-style holes are used for specific fixtures. Place the hole centered on the tab with enough board around it that it will not tear out, and confirm the box hangs straight when loaded. If the product is heavy at the bottom, the box will tilt, so test balance with a real sample on a real hook.

Sizing the carton

Measure your product’s length, width and depth, then add about 1/8 inch of clearance per side. The tab adds height above the carton body, so plan the total hanging height against the fixture space above and below it. Think about visibility: the front face is what sells, and the tab can carry your logo or a short message. Send us the product dimensions and the hook diameter and we draw the tab to match.

Style: tuck-end or lock-bottom carton with an integrated, punched hang tab
Board: folding carton paperboard, with the weight set by the product and tab strength
Print: CMYK or Pantone match, with matte or gloss coating, foil stamping and embossing where suitable
Window: ask whether a window panel suits your carton and product
Sizes: custom, drawn to your dimensions and your fixture’s hook

Artwork on a peg is read differently from artwork on a shelf. The box is seen head-on, usually from a few feet away, and often next to a dozen others. Put the product name and the main benefit in the upper half where the tab keeps the eye, keep small print low, and leave the area around the hole clear of text, since the hook and the punched edge will sit there.

Weight limits, honestly

If the product feels heavy in one hand, think twice. The tab carries the whole weight by a small area of board, and every lift on the hook is a small test. As a rule, keep hanging products light, and reinforce the tab or choose a different style if the contents are dense. Heavier retail goods usually sit on a shelf instead.

Alternatives for different jobs

If you want a different hanging construction, compare our 5-panel hanger boxes. For flat items that hang from a card instead of a box, header card packaging is simpler. For shelf display with no hook, straight tuck end boxes do the job, and the group sits in the custom retail boxes category.

Next step: send the product dimensions, hook size and a quantity, even one, and TBPB draws the dieline and quotes it.

Frequently asked questions

What is a hang tab box?
A hang tab box is a folding carton with a punched tab at the top, so the package hangs from a retail peg hook. It keeps the product visible at eye level and works well for small, light items sold in aisles.
Is there a minimum order for custom hang tab boxes?
No. TBPB has no minimum order, so you can order one hang tab box to test the tab, the hole and the balance on a real hook, or order a full production run. A single sample is the best check before scaling.
What size hole should a hang tab have?
It depends on the hook, so get the hook diameter from your retailer or fixture first. Round holes are most common, and slotted holes suit certain fixtures. Send the hook size and we draw the tab and hole to match.
How much weight can a hang tab hold?
Keep hanging products light, because the tab carries the full weight through a small area of board. Heavier or dense contents can tear the tab. Tell us the weight and we advise on board, reinforcement or a different style.
Can I put a window in a hang tab box?
Sometimes. A window panel can show the product, but it affects the strength of the carton. Mention it in your quote request and we will tell you whether it suits your size, board and hanging weight.
How do I size a hang tab box?
Measure your product length, width and depth, add about 1/8 inch per side, then add the tab height above the body. Send the numbers along with the hook size, and we draw the dieline for your fixture.