Gable boxes take their name from the peaked top that folds together to form a carry handle. That handle is the whole point: it turns a box into something a customer can pick up and walk away with, which makes gable boxes a favourite for party favours, takeaway treats and small gifts. The handle is the reason to choose this format, so everything else follows from making that carry point comfortable and secure when the box is full.
Handle and load balance
The handle only works if the box balances when full, so the contents and their weight matter to the design. Made to your custom size in cardboard, the box can be dimensioned so a filled carton hangs level from the handle and the peak locks securely rather than gaping open.
Presentation and use
- Internal size matched to the contents
- A peak that folds into a secure carry handle
- Print across the panels for a gift or event look
If the box carries anything with a bit of weight, test a filled sample by the handle to confirm it holds and hangs straight before you order. For events and favours, the box is often carried and photographed, so the print across the peaked panels earns particular attention.
