Hang Tab Boxes

Hang tab boxes are folding cartons or small boxes designed with a built-in hanging tab at the top. That tab has a hole or slot so the box can hang on retail hooks, pegboards, or display strips. Instead of sitting only on shelves, your product is lifted into direct view and can be placed anywhere in the store.

Custom hang tab boxes help your products:

• Move from crowded shelves to eye-level displays
• Stand out on pegboards, near cash counters, and in high-traffic zones
• Show clear branding with your logo, colors, and product info
• Encourage impulse buys by being easy to see and easy to reach

They’re a smart way to turn small or lightweight products into attention-grabbing retail items.

Hang tab packaging is ideal for smaller consumer products that often get lost on shelves, such as:

• Cosmetics and skincare items
• Electronics accessories (cables, chargers, earphones)
• Toys, stationery, and craft supplies
• Snacks, candies, and small food packs
• Health, wellness, and personal care products

If it’s light to medium weight and sold in a retail environment, there’s a good chance it can benefit from a hang tab box.

Custom hang tab boxes are typically made from:

• Cardboard / paperboard for everyday retail packaging
• Kraft board for a more natural, eco-friendly look
• Light corrugated stock when you need extra strength for slightly heavier items

The hang tab itself is reinforced within the structure, so the box can hang securely on hooks without tearing easily.

Yes—as long as they’re designed correctly. The strength depends on:

• Board thickness and type
• Product weight and shape
• Hang tab style and reinforcement

If you’re packing heavier items, the box and tab can be engineered with stronger material and extra support so they hang safely and stay secure on the display.

They can be. Hang tab boxes are usually made from paper-based materials, and you can choose recyclable or kraft stocks to reduce environmental impact. Because they combine packaging and display in one, you may also be able to cut down on extra plastic hooks or separate hanging accessories.

Hang tab packaging uses vertical space instead of full shelf depth. By hanging products:

• Stores can stock more units in the same footprint
• Products can be shown near checkouts, endcaps, or narrow aisles
• You avoid cluttered shelves and lost items at the back

Retailers love packaging that is easy to place anywhere and makes better use of their fixtures.

Custom hang tab boxes are typically designed to work with:

• Pegboard hooks
• Slatwall hooks
• Gridwall hooks
• Header bars and hanging strips

The hang hole can be designed as a round hole, euro slot, or custom cut so your packaging works with the display hardware your retailers already use.

Yes. You can add:

• PVC or PET windows on the front panel
• Die-cut windows in custom shapes
• Partial cut-outs that show the product color or texture

This lets customers see the actual product without opening the box, which builds trust and helps drive quick purchase decisions.

Definitely. Custom printed hang tab boxes can feature:

• Your logo and brand name
• Brand colors and patterns
• Product photos or illustrations
• Taglines, icons, and campaign visuals

Full-color printing and high-quality finishes help your hanging packaging look polished and consistent with the rest of your brand.

They’re perfect for retail and can also work in e-commerce as secondary packaging. In-store, they hang on hooks for maximum visibility. Online, they photograph well, show clear branding, and arrive to customers as neat, shelf-ready packages that retailers can put straight on display.

You can customize the look and feel of your hang tab boxes with finishes such as:

• Matte or gloss coating
• Soft-touch lamination for a premium feel
• Spot UV to highlight logos or key design elements
• Foil stamping for metallic, eye-catching details
• Embossing or debossing for raised or recessed text and logos

These finishes help your packaging pop on the pegboard and reinforce a high-quality impression.

Yes. You can create a family of hang tab boxes that share the same overall structure but differ in:

• Size (for small, medium, and large SKUs)
• Color coding (for flavors, scents, or variants)
• Artwork themes (for seasonal or promotional runs)

This keeps your product lineup visually unified while still helping shoppers quickly distinguish between options.

They can be very cost-effective, especially if your products rely on shelf impact. Hang tab boxes:

• Combine packaging and display in one
• Help you compete visually with bigger brands
• Encourage impulse purchases near counters and high-traffic areas

You can start with quantities that make sense for your current scale and grow as demand increases.

Hang tab boxes are usually delivered flat to save space. Assembly is simple:

1. Fold along the pre-scored lines.
2. Lock the bottom and side panels.
3. Close the top and form the hang tab section.

Once assembled, the box is ready to be filled and hung on hooks, making fulfillment and merchandising straightforward.

Most brands include:

• Logo and brand name
• Product name and key benefits
• Short description or usage instructions
• Barcodes and any required legal information
• Website, social handles, or QR codes

Because hang tab packaging faces the customer directly on hooks, clear messaging and readable text are especially important.

Yes. A common approach is to:

• Keep one standard structure and overall layout
• Change the color accents, product names, and icons for each variant
• Update barcodes or small text as needed

This keeps your printing efficient while still helping customers quickly identify each variation on the display.

To begin, it helps to have:

• Product dimensions and approximate weight
• How and where the product will be displayed (pegboard, slatwall, counter hooks, etc.)
• Your branding assets (logo, colors, fonts, artwork)
• Any special features you want (windows, inserts, special finishes)
• Your expected order quantity and timeline

With that information, your hang tab packaging can be engineered to hold securely, look on-brand, and perform well in busy retail environments.