Common materials for cube storage include particle board, engineered wood (MDF), polypropylene/plastic, PET, and cardboard or fabric constructions (often fabric-backed or cardboard panels).

Many cube storage options include built-in or cut-out handles, side handles, carry-through handles, and zippered closures on fabric storage bags — all intended to make lifting, sliding, and transporting the bins easier.

Some listings explicitly state compatibility with common cube shelving sizes (for example, fit for 11-inch or 13-inch cube systems), helping buyers match bin dimensions to existing cube shelving units.

Many crate-style and plastic bins are described as stackable or modular for vertical and horizontal arrangements; one clear storage bin specifically notes stacking up to three high. Fabric or fabric-backed bins are often described by compatibility with cube systems but may be less explicitly stack-rated than rigid plastic crates.

Collapsible, fold-flat bins made from non-woven polypropylene with paperboard construction are commonly listed as folding flat for compact storage. These listings also often note cut-out handles and the ability to fold the bin flat when not in use.