You may have seen the attractive packaging that is used for several products such as medicines, cosmetic products, food, and other products. Mono cartons are cartons that are used for compact packaging of products. Mono cartons also work as a promotional packaging solution for the industry participants.

This blog from Packman Packaging, India’s top manufacturer and supplier of mono cartons talks about the variants of mono cartons.

Straight tuck end mono carton

The top and bottom flaps of the straight tuck end mono cartons fold from the back panel and tuck into the front panel. Straight tuck end (STE) mono cartons improve the package finish. The front side of STE mono cartons can also contain a window or opening for product display. STE cartons could be assembled manually or through an automatic line of assembly, These cartons are recyclable and are customizable for printing, shape, and sizes.

Bag-in-box-mono carton

The bag in box mono carton consists of a strong plastic bag enclosed within a corrugated paperboard box. Bag in box cartons is usually, used for liquid and semi-liquid packaging. The plastic bag is given to the manufacturer for filling the liquid product separately. Post filling, the bag is inserted within the mono carton box with the needed fixtures. These cartons are printable and customizable.

Lined mono carton

Lined mono cartons are foldable cartons having an inner protective layer of paper or aluminum foil. These mono cartons are perfect for packing products that need isolation from air and moisture. Lined cartons are formed by folding a single piece of paperboard. These boxes are printable, recyclable, and available in custom-based sizes.

Window patch mono carton

Window patch mono cartons contain an opening to display the products. This opening is covered using a thin transparent film. Mono cartons having window patches are generally, used for consumer goods to display the products. These cartons are manufactured of a single piece of paperboard and folded to provide them the needed shape. It is possible to customize these for size and print. The window patch or opening in the carton displays the product.

Auto lock bottom mono carton

The foundation of the auto lock bottom mono cartons locks automatically post folding, stopping the box to open during handling. Auto lock bottom mono cartons are good for assembling the boxes quicker for packaging and shipping. These cartons remove the need for packaging tapes or glues.

Pasted lock bottom mono carton

Pasted lock bottom mono cartons have their own base pasted using a high-quality adhesive to support heavier goods. These cartons are formed by folding a single piece of paperboard. The lock is achieved through folding. Pasted lock bottom mono cartons are both recyclable and can be customized for desired size and printing.

Reverse tuck end mono carton

Reverse Tuck End (RTE) mono cartons contain bottom flaps folding in front and top flaps folding in the backside. These cartons can be assembled manually or through an automated process. Reverse tuck end mono cartons are recyclable. These are printable and contain folding instructions along with branding and other needed information.