Pillow box

Folding carton made from two walls with a glue flap and lens-shaped end flaps along curved creases; closing it curves the walls into a pillow shape. Dimensions: width × thickness × length.

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Dimensions and limits

Default dimensions of the template and the permitted range in mm.

Dimension	Default	Range
Length	120 mm	40–250 mm
Width	36 mm	10–100 mm
Height	160 mm	40–300 mm

Parameters of this construction

11 parameters with default value and limits, adjustable in the editor.

Parameter	Default	Range	Note
Glue flap`glueFlap`	15 mm	8–25 mm	Width of the glue flap used to glue the blank into a tube. The material requires a minimum width.
Glue flap angle`glueFlapAngle`	12°	0–20°	Bevel at the ends of the glue flap; facilitates folding and erection.
End flap arc height`flapArcRatio`	100 %	60–100 %	Height of the end flap's cut arc as a proportion of the crease arc's height (half the thickness); 100 % creates a symmetrical lens that fully covers the end.
Window`window`	off	on / off
Window shape`windowShape`	rectangle	rectangle · oval
Window width`windowWidth`	60 mm	10–400 mm
Window height`windowHeight`	60 mm	10–400 mm
Window corner radius`windowCornerRadius`	4 mm	1–20 mm
Window position horizontal`windowPositionX`	50 %	20–80 %
Window position vertical`windowPositionY`	50 %	20–80 %
Film margin`filmMargin`	6 mm	3–12 mm

Assembly

Carefully pre-break the curved creases. Glue the glue flap to the inside of the free edge of the back and lay the package flat. To fill it, gently push the walls apart, press the lower end flaps inward in sequence, fill, and close the upper end flaps in the same way.

Grain direction

Grain direction parallel to the length (height): The walls curve around an axis along the grain and bend more easily; the side creases run along the grain (check with a test print shop).

Reference note

ECMA family, unconfirmed

Labels such as “similar to FEFCO” or “ECMA family, unconfirmed” are for orientation only. The templates are our own constructions; an assignment to a standard code is unconfirmed and not a trademark claim.

Frequently asked questions about this template

Which dimensions do I enter for the pillow box?

The technical length is the width from side edge to side edge, the technical width is the thickness at the center, and the height is the length from tip to tip. The table explicitly names these meanings. The curved ends reduce usable space; check product fit in an erected package.

Why is a very flat size rejected?

Thickness must be at least 20 % of the entered width. Below this limit, the notches between end flaps become too narrow. Thickness must also be no more than 50 % of the width, and package length must be at least twice the thickness. Individual values within the table range therefore do not guarantee a valid combination.

Can I adjust the end flap radius?

Version 1 does not provide a separate flap radius. Instead, you control flapArcRatio, the cut arc's height as a proportion of the crease arc's height. The starting value of 100 % creates the symmetrical lens. Check changes particularly at the tips and when pressing inward; crease arc height still follows from thickness.

Does the folding preview show the actual curvature?

The existing 3D model shows the pillow walls as flat. It therefore confirms neither a realistic curved shape nor reliable product fit in the curved interior. Use the dieline for a sample made from the intended board and check pre-breaking, end flaps, and filling on the actual package.

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