Built to survive the journey

Corrugated board has a wavy, fluted layer sandwiched between two flat sheets. This fluted layer is what gives it extra strength and cushioning that plain cardboard does not have on its own. It is the standard choice for anything sent through a courier network, where boxes get stacked, handled, and sometimes dropped along the way. Both a small brand shipping its first orders and a large business running daily deliveries usually choose corrugated for this reason.

Why It Protects Better

The flutes inside a corrugated sheet create small air pockets. These pockets absorb knocks and resist being crushed under stacked weight, something a flat sheet of cardboard cannot do alone. This is why most shipping boxes, from single-item mailers to bulk pallet cartons, are built from corrugated rather than plain board. Choosing corrugated for anything fragile or valuable is often the difference between a product arriving safely and a costly replacement.

Single-Wall or Double-Wall

Single-wall corrugated, with one fluted layer, covers most standard parcels and is the most common choice. Double-wall corrugated adds a second fluted layer for extra strength, used for heavier products, export shipments, or boxes stacked several high in transit. The right choice usually comes down to product weight and how many times the box is handled before it reaches the customer.

Custom Sizes and Printing

A box built to fit your product protects it better and costs less to ship than an oversized box padded out with filler. We make corrugated boxes in custom sizes, plain or printed with your branding, so a shipping box can also work as a marketing touchpoint. Print can range from a simple one-colour logo to a full-colour design.

Understanding Flute Types

Flute size affects both strength and print quality. B-flute is thinner and gives a smoother surface, good for sharp printing on shop-ready boxes. E-flute is thinner still, and suits lightweight boxes where fine print detail matters most. Heavier flutes give more cushioning for bulky or fragile goods. We will recommend the right flute for your product's weight, rather than leaving you to guess.

Small Batches to Large Volumes

Custom corrugated boxes are available from around 50 to 100 units, so a small brand can order a properly sized, branded box without a bulk commitment. As order volume grows, unit cost drops, which benefits larger businesses ordering thousands of boxes at a time.

Average Corrugated Box Prices

As a general guide, plain corrugated shipping boxes typically start from £0.30 to £0.70 per unit, and custom printed corrugated boxes usually run from £0.70 to £2.00 per unit, depending on size, flute, print colours and finish. These figures are a guide; an exact price depends on your specification and order size.

Sustainability

Corrugated board is widely recyclable and often already made using a high share of recycled fibre. FSC-sourced board is available on request, and a correctly sized box cuts down on padding and waste before anything else changes.

Getting Started

Tell us your product's size, weight and how it will be shipped, and we will suggest a suitable corrugated grade and flute. Our design team builds a proof for any printed order, then we move to production and UK-wide delivery once you approve it.

A Corrugated Supplier for Any Business Size

Whether you need a small batch of properly sized shipping boxes or an ongoing supply for a growing operation, we start by getting the specification right. Ask for a free quote on your corrugated boxes.