custom shipping box

A custom shipping box is a corrugated dispatch carton made to the exact size of your product and printed with your branding, so parcels travel with less wasted space and arrive looking professional. Custom Postal Boxes manufactures each custom shipping box in Wolverhampton with free design support and free UK delivery for businesses across the UK.

Why a custom shipping box outperforms stock cartons

Stock cartons rarely match a product closely, so sellers fill empty corners with loose fill, pay to ship air and still see corners crushed when the contents move. A box made to your dimensions holds the product steady, needs far less filler and stacks evenly on a pallet or a courier cage. Right sizing can also keep a parcel inside a smaller Royal Mail or courier size band, which protects your postage margins on every order.

Print turns the delivery itself into marketing. Your logo, colours and a short message on the outside and inside lid reach the customer at the moment of opening, which is when reviews and repeat orders are decided. For subscription and repeat purchase brands, that consistent branded arrival builds recognition far more cheaply than paid advertising.

Choosing board strength for a custom shipping box

Single wall corrugated board suits light and medium weight goods, while double wall board resists stacking pressure and rough handling for heavier or fragile loads. Compare our double wall shipping boxes for heavier products and our heavy duty shipping boxes for the most demanding loads. Flute choice affects cushioning and print surface, and our team will match the grade to your product weight and journey.

Print areas that work hardest

The top panel is seen first, the side panels carry handling and return information, and the inside lid is prime space for a thank you message or reorder prompt. Keep essential text away from scores and tape lines so nothing is hidden when the box is sealed and stacked.

Closures and sealing choices

Most shipping boxes close with tape over the top flaps, while self seal strips speed up packing and give a cleaner finish. Tell us how your team packs and we will align the closure with your bench process and tape or strip preference.

Ordering your custom shipping box

Measure your product as it will sit in the box, including any inner packaging, and share the filled weight and your typical order volume. Start from our custom shipping boxes range, then request a tailored quote because pricing depends on size, material and quantity. Low minimum order quantities let growing brands start branded dispatch without a warehouse full of cartons, and free UK delivery is included.

If you also sell lighter goods, pair your shipping carton with our corrugated shipping boxes options across weights so each product ships in the lightest box that still protects it. Businesses placing larger volumes of packaging on the market should check the GOV.UK guidance on packaging producer responsibilities for their reporting position.

Testing a new box before a full run

Pack a real order in a sample box, seal it as your team would, and send it through your normal courier route to a colleague or a second address. Check the corners, the print and the product on arrival, then adjust size or board grade before the main production run.

FAQs about custom shipping box

What size should my custom shipping box be?

Measure your product including its inner packaging, then allow a small working clearance so packing stays fast. Share those internal dimensions and the filled weight and we will confirm the finished box size.

Is single wall or double wall board better for shipping?

Single wall suits light and medium goods on short journeys. Double wall gives better stacking strength and crush resistance for heavier, fragile or multi handling journeys, and we will advise for your load.

Can I print inside the box as well as outside?

Yes. Inside lid print is popular for thank you messages, care guidance and reorder prompts. Outside panels carry your logo and branding, and free design support helps plan both before print.

What is the minimum order for a custom shipping box?

Minimum order quantities are low, which suits launches and growing stores. Pricing depends on size, material and quantity, so request a quote for your exact specification and volume.