A snug fit stops products moving in transit

An insert is a shaped piece of board, cut and folded to hold a product, or several products, firmly in a fixed position inside a larger box. Rather than a product moving around and relying on loose padding, an insert holds everything exactly where it should be from the moment the box is packed.

Why Inserts Matter for Protection

Movement is one of the most common causes of damage in transit, whether that is a fragile item knocking against the sides of a box or several products shifting into each other. A well-designed insert stops this before it starts, which often means less padding, fewer returns, and a tidier unboxing for the customer.

Where Inserts Are Used

Inserts are common in gift sets, subscription boxes, cosmetics, food and drink multi-packs, and any box holding several individual items that need to stay separated. They are often paired with sleeve boxes or sit inside a standard rigid box.

Materials

Inserts are typically cut from corrugated board for structural support, or foam and moulded pulp for particularly delicate items. We will recommend the right material based on your product's weight, shape and fragility.

Order Sizes We Support

Custom insert boxes are available from around 50 to 100 units, suiting brands putting together their first multi-item gift set or protective packaging run.

Average Prices

As a general guide, custom inserts typically cost between £0.20 and £0.90 per unit, depending on size, material and the number of compartments needed. These are guide figures only.

Sustainability

Corrugated and moulded pulp inserts are both widely recyclable, and using a properly fitted insert often removes the need for plastic bubble wrap or loose fill entirely, cutting plastic waste from the pack.

Getting Started

Tell us how many products the insert needs to hold, their size, and how fragile they are, and we will suggest a suitable design. We build a proof before production and UK-wide delivery.