Built to survive the delivery network

Custom shipping boxes sized to your product, strong enough for UK courier handling.

Shipping Boxes product range

A shipping box is any box built primarily to protect a product on its journey through a courier network, rather than to sit on a shop shelf. Most shipping boxes are made from corrugated board, since the fluted layer inside gives the cushioning needed to survive stacking, handling and the occasional drop.

Why the Right Box Matters

An oversized shipping box wastes money twice, once on the extra material and again on the padding needed to stop a product moving inside it. A shipping box sized to your product cuts both of these costs, while still giving enough protection for the journey.

Box Styles for Shipping

We build regular slotted shipping cartons for general parcels, mailer boxes for smaller items sent direct to a customer, and heavier double-wall boxes for bulkier or export shipments. Cardboard trays or inserts can be added inside to hold a fragile product firmly in place.

Single-Wall or Double-Wall

Single-wall corrugated covers most standard parcels sent by courier. Double-wall adds a second fluted layer for heavier goods, export shipments, or boxes that get stacked several high before they reach the customer. We will recommend the right wall type based on your product's weight.

Order Sizes We Support

Custom shipping boxes are available from around 50 to 100 units for smaller businesses testing a new product line, with unit prices falling as order volume grows for larger, regular shipping runs.

Average Shipping Box Prices

As a rough guide, plain shipping boxes typically start from £0.30 to £0.70 per unit, and custom printed versions usually run from £0.70 to £1.90 per unit, depending on size, wall type, print colours and finish. These are guide prices only.

Sustainability

Corrugated shipping boxes are widely recyclable and often made using a high share of recycled fibre already. A correctly sized box also cuts down on the padding needed inside, reducing waste alongside the shipping box itself.

Getting Started

Tell us your product's size, weight and how it will travel, and we will suggest a suitable box style and wall type. Our team builds a proof for any printed order, then moves into production and UK-wide delivery once you approve it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our shipping boxes.

  • What is the difference between a shipping box and a mailer box?

    A mailer box is a specific one-piece, self-locking style built for direct-to-customer parcels, while a shipping box covers a wider range of styles used to protect goods in transit.

  • Should I choose single-wall or double-wall for shipping?

    Single-wall suits most standard parcels. Double-wall gives extra protection for heavier goods, export shipments, or boxes stacked high in transit.

  • Can shipping boxes be sized to fit my product exactly?

    Yes, sizing a box to your product cuts both material cost and the amount of padding you need inside.

  • What is the smallest order for custom shipping boxes?

    Custom shipping boxes are available from around 50 to 100 units.

  • Is corrugated packaging recyclable?

    Yes, corrugated board used in shipping boxes is widely recyclable and often already made from a high share of recycled fibre.

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