custom shipping boxes uk

When buyers search for custom shipping boxes uk wide, they usually want corrugated boxes made to the exact size of their goods, printed with their branding and manufactured here in the UK rather than shipped in from overseas. Custom Postal Boxes, a project of Vertex Packaging based in Wolverhampton, makes custom shipping boxes uk orders in house, with low minimum order quantities, free design support and free UK delivery.

What custom shipping boxes uk buyers should specify

A good specification starts with the product, not the box. Give the length, width and height of the largest item or combination you send, its weight, and a note of anything fragile, sharp edged or liquid. Add how the boxes will travel, whether singly through a parcel network, stacked on pallets, or both, because stacking changes the board grade you need. With those facts agreed, the box can be drawn tightly around the goods so protection comes from fit rather than from handfuls of void fill.

Measuring goods the right way

Measure the product in the state it will actually be packed, including its own retail carton, lid overhangs and any bundled accessories. If several products ship together, pack a trial bundle and measure that. Guessing from a single item is the most common cause of boxes arriving a fraction too small for the job they were bought to do.

Allowing room for protection

Fragile goods need a planned cushion of space around them, and sturdy goods need very little. Agree that allowance before the box is drawn and it is built into the dimensions, rather than being improvised at the packing bench with extra fill that was never costed into the order.

Board grades for British parcel networks

Corrugated board is graded by its construction, and choosing well is a balance between protection and cost. Single wall corrugated boxes suit most everyday ecommerce loads, while double wall shipping boxes and heavy duty shipping boxes step in for weight, stacking and export work. Kraft board gives a natural finish that prints boldly, while white board suits brighter artwork. Size also drives postage, and the Royal Mail size and weight information sets out the bands that smaller parcels are priced against.

Kraft and white finishes in practice

Kraft hides scuffs well and suits bold simple print, which is why so many growing brands choose it for their main shipping box. White board shows colour more faithfully and photographs better for social media, at the price of showing handling marks more readily. Neither is better in absolute terms, and the right answer depends on how your parcels travel and how your brand wants to arrive.

Print delivery and ordering in the UK

Printing can run from a single colour logo to full coverage artwork inside and out, and our custom shipping boxes and corrugated shipping boxes pages show both directions. Buying from a UK maker shortens the conversation as well as the journey, because artwork queries, samples and remakes are handled in your own time zone. Businesses placing packaging on the market should also know their duties, which the GOV.UK guidance on packaging producer responsibilities explains. Pricing depends on size, material and quantity, so send your specification through the contact page for a quote and the team will price the exact box you described.

FAQs about custom shipping boxes uk

Where are your custom shipping boxes made?

They are manufactured in house in Wolverhampton by Custom Postal Boxes, a project of Vertex Packaging. Making boxes in the UK keeps communication simple and means delivery to UK addresses is free on our orders.

Can I order a small quantity of custom shipping boxes?

Yes. Low minimum order quantities are a core part of how we work, which suits new product launches, seasonal ranges and businesses testing a new box size before committing to a larger run.

What sizes can custom shipping boxes be made in?

Boxes are made to the dimensions your goods need rather than picked from a fixed list. Share the length, width and height of what you send, plus its weight, and the box will be drawn around those figures with room for any protection required.

Can my shipping boxes be printed with my branding?

Yes. Logos, brand colours, handling information and messages can all be printed, from a simple one colour design to full coverage artwork. Free design support is included if you would like help preparing the artwork.

How do I get a quote for custom shipping boxes in the UK?

Send your product dimensions, the board strength you think you need and an idea of quantity through the contact page. You will receive a quote based on that specification, with free UK delivery included.