A hanger box is a folding carton with a reinforced hang hole or slot at the top, made so the product can hang from a peg hook or a retail rail. TBPB makes them custom with no minimum order, and a written competitor quote for the same specifications will be beaten under our price-beat guarantee.
Start with the fixture, not the box
Hanger boxes are won or lost at the retailer. Before you draw anything, ask what the peg hook looks like: its diameter, its length and how far it sticks out. A round hole of about 1/4 to 3/8 inch suits most standard wire pegs, while a slotted euro hole fits a flat-profile hook used on slatwall and some chain stores. Choose the wrong one and the box falls off or the retailer refuses to stock it. If you are not sure, ask the buyer for a photo of the pegboard or the planogram.
Also think about where the hole sits. It needs to sit centred on the tab and far enough from the edge that the board does not tear when someone yanks a box off the hook. A reinforced tab, usually doubled board or a rounded profile, helps a lot. Tabs that taper to a point look neat but tear sooner.
What the box holds and how heavy is too heavy
Hang holes carry weight in the board, not in the glue, so the heavier the product, the heavier the paperboard and the more critical the tab design become. Light items such as cables, small tools, craft supplies, cosmetics and accessories hang happily. Dense items such as batteries by the dozen or hardware sets want a thicker board and a reinforced tab, or a different format. Always test with a real filled sample, then shake it and tug it at the tab a few times.
Board, print and finishing
Folding carton paperboard in the 16 to 24 pt range is the standard, with the higher end suited to hang tabs on heavier contents. White-faced board gives bright print for a busy peg wall, where you have roughly a second to catch a shopper’s eye. Matte and gloss aqueous coatings protect against scuffing during restocking, and a window panel lets the buyer see the item. Spot UV or foil on the product name can lift a pack above its neighbours.
- Folding carton with round hang hole or euro slot, reinforced tab
- Paperboard 16 to 24 pt, white or kraft face
- CMYK or Pantone print, matte, gloss or soft-touch coating
- Optional window, insert, spot UV, foil or embossing
- Made to your product size and your retailer’s fixture
Hanger boxes versus the alternatives
A hanger box is a complete carton. If the product is already in a bag or blister and you only need to add a tab, header card packaging is simpler and uses less board. For a more compact fit with a printed front, hang tab boxes cover similar ground with a different tab structure. If the item sits on a shelf rather than a peg, a plain retail display box will serve it better. You can also browse the full custom retail packaging range.
To get a quote, send the product dimensions, the hook type you need to fit and the quantity, even one. We will draw the dieline and return a price.
Frequently asked questions
What is a hanger box used for?
A hanger box is a retail carton with a hang hole or slot so products hang on peg hooks or rails. Retailers use them to display small items at eye level without using shelf space.
Is there a minimum order for hanger boxes?
No. TBPB has no minimum order, so you can order a single prototype to test on a real peg or a full store rollout. The dieline is drawn to your product and hook.
What hang hole size should I choose?
Ask the retailer for the peg hook diameter. A round hole of about 1/4 to 3/8 inch suits most standard pegs, while a euro slot fits flat-profile hooks. Send us the hook details and we will confirm the fit.
How heavy can a hanger box be?
It depends on the board and tab design, because the weight hangs on the paperboard around the hole. Light items hang well, and heavier ones need thicker board and a reinforced tab. Test a filled sample before approving.
Can the box have a window?
Yes. A window panel lets shoppers see the product on the peg. It works best when the item looks good on show, and the film is attached inside the carton so the outer print stays intact.
Can TBPB beat a competitor quote?
Yes. Bring a written quote for the same size, board, print and quantity, and TBPB will beat it. Send the specifications and we will confirm what we can do.
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