Packaging guides
Plain, practical guidance on buying boxes in the UK. Written for businesses buying in bulk.
Cardboard Box Prices Rising in the UK: What's Behind the Increase and What You Can Do
Cardboard box prices are rising in the UK. Here's why costs are going up, what's driving the trend, and practical ways to manage your packaging spend.
Single Wall vs Double Wall Cardboard Boxes: What Is the Difference?
Single wall or double wall cardboard boxes? Learn the key differences, which is stronger, and how to pick the right box for your needs.
Small Parcel Size for Royal Mail UK: Exact Dimensions and Weight Limits
What counts as a small parcel with Royal Mail? Get the exact dimensions, weight limits, and how they compare to large parcels and letters.
How to Save on Packaging: Practical Ways to Cut Costs Without Cutting Corners
Want to save on packaging without sacrificing quality? Here are practical, honest tips for UK consumers and small businesses to reduce packaging spend.
How Many Boxes Do I Need to Move House? A Guide by Bedroom Count
Moving house and not sure how many boxes to get? This guide breaks it down by bedroom count so you can plan ahead and avoid last-minute panic.
Moving Box Costs in the UK: What to Expect and How to Keep Spend Down
Wondering how much moving boxes cost in the UK? Here's a plain breakdown of typical prices, what affects them, and how to avoid overspending.
Cheap Moving Boxes UK: How to Buy Them Without Overspending
Looking for cheap moving boxes in the UK? Here's how to find affordable, sturdy boxes quickly, whether you're buying new or sourcing them for free.
Cardboard Box Marketplace UK: How to Find the Right Box for Any Need
Searching for a cardboard box marketplace in the UK? Learn what to look for, which box types suit which jobs, and how to buy smartly without overspending.
How Many Boxes Do I Need to Move House? A Room-by-Room Guide for the UK
Wondering how many boxes you need to move house? This room-by-room guide gives realistic estimates for UK homes of every size, so you don't over- or under-order.
Box Size Calculator Guide: How to Find the Right Box for Your Product
A step by step method for sizing a box to your product, from measuring and adding clearance to choosing the nearest stock size and postage band.
Cheapest Way to Buy Cardboard Boxes in Bulk for a Small UK Business
Find the cheapest way to buy cardboard boxes in bulk for your small UK business. Practical tips on suppliers, sizes, timing and reducing your spend.
Eco Credentials of UK Box Suppliers Compared
What recycled content, FSC certification and recyclability actually mean for cardboard boxes, and how to judge a supplier's green claims.
FEFCO Box Styles in Plain English (0201 and the Common Ones)
What FEFCO codes mean and the handful of box styles worth knowing, including the 0201 shipper, the 0427 mailer and tray styles.
Free Delivery Thresholds Compared Across UK Packaging Suppliers
How free delivery thresholds work at UK box suppliers, why the delivered price is what counts, and how to avoid carriage eating your saving.
How Packaging Marketplace Works
How we compare stock cardboard box prices across UK suppliers by size, what we normalise, and how suppliers get listed.
How to Measure a Box: Internal vs External Dimensions
The difference between internal and external box dimensions, why it matters for what fits, and how to measure correctly in mm.
Packing Boxes for Moving House: What Sizes and How Many
How many boxes you need to move house, which sizes to buy, and how to pack heavy and light items so nothing breaks or breaks your back.
Royal Mail PiP Sizes Explained, and Which Stock Boxes Fit
Royal Mail Large Letter and Small Parcel size limits explained, plus the stock box dimensions that keep you in the cheaper price band.
Single Wall vs Double Wall Cardboard Boxes: Which Do You Need?
A practical guide to choosing between single wall and double wall boxes for ecommerce, based on weight, contents and carrier.