What a gable box is for
The gable box's built-in handle makes it easy to carry, so it's popular for takeout food, event and party favors, and small retail gifts. It assembles from one blank and needs no separate handle or tape.
How the gable folds
The top panels fold up into a peak and interlock, forming the handle. The dieline shows the full blank flat — body panels plus the gable top — so your artwork and any die-cut window land correctly before assembly.
Design it in Pack AI
Upload the dieline your manufacturer sent and Pack AI detects each panel automatically — or let the AI dieline generator draft a layout. Add text, logos, and colors panel by panel, then export the format your printer wants — PDF at 300 DPI, SVG, or Adobe Illustrator.
Frequently asked questions
What is a gable box?
A gable box is a carton with a peaked top and a built-in handle, folded from a single blank. It's common for food to-go, party favors, and gift packaging.
Do gable boxes need a separate handle?
No — the handle is formed from the box's own top panels as it folds, so there's nothing to attach.
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