Packaging Materials, Boxes & Supplies

The contents determine the carton you need. Consider their weight, shape and fragility, together with any stacking or handling during storage and transport.

• Single wall cardboard boxes have one corrugated layer and can suit lighter products when the box specification matches the load.
• Double wall cardboard boxes use two corrugated layers. Compare these for more demanding packing requirements, checking the individual board specification and any stated capacity.
• Removal and shipping boxes include Bankers Box moving cartons for organising items during office relocations and transfers between premises.

Check how the base and lid close, whether tape is needed and how many boxes are included in the pack. Allow room for the protective material around the goods, rather than choosing on product dimensions alone.

Mailing boxes provide outer packaging for smaller orders, samples and other items sent as parcels. Compare usable internal space, board construction and the closure method with the product you are posting.

For posters, plans and printed materials that can be rolled, browse postal tubes. Check the tube's internal diameter, usable length and end closures; the rolled item needs to fit without being forced into place.

Choose the postal service using the finished package's external measurements and total weight. Where a box is described as suitable for a particular postal format, confirm the packed result against the carrier's current requirements.

Bubble wrap provides an air-filled layer around goods. The most convenient format depends on whether your team packs a variety of items or repeats the same job throughout the day.

• Rolls: cut lengths to suit different products; compare roll width, length and bubble size.
• Sheets: use a ready-sized piece where the dimensions suit a regular packing task.
• Bubble bags: place smaller items inside a protective sleeve, checking the usable opening and space needed for the item's thickness.

The range includes Jiffy, GoSecure, 5 Star and Sealed Air bubble packaging. Assess the complete pack, including support around corners and any space left inside the outer box.

Paper packaging comes in different forms for wrapping, separation and presentation. Choose the construction and grade for the task, as two brown paper products can perform differently.

• Kraft and packing paper includes rolls for wrapping goods and paper that can be formed into suitable gap filling material.
• Corrugated paper has a fluted structure that provides a layer between items or around products.
• Wrapping tissue paper provides a light inner wrap for presentation and separation. Fragile goods may also need more substantial cushioning.

Compare sheet size or roll dimensions and the stated paper weight where provided. For a packing bench, also check whether the roll suits your existing holder or dispensing arrangement.

Void fill occupies empty space inside a carton to limit movement. Protective wrapping sits around the item itself. These functions can overlap, but filling a large gap does not automatically protect a vulnerable edge or delicate surface.

Our void fill and protective packaging range includes loose fill chips, honeycomb paper systems and edge protectors. Compare loose fill by its supplied volume and the amount needed per parcel. For honeycomb paper, check the dispensing format and whether the quoted roll length is measured before or after expansion.

Consider where the product needs support and whether the material will stay in position during handling. A trial pack is useful when changing the outer carton, protective material or number of items sent together.

Stretch wrap film is used to wrap grouped goods and help hold pallet loads together. Smaller rolls can also suit bundling tasks. Select the film around the load shape, its edges and the method used to apply it.

Compare roll width, length, film thickness and core arrangement. Check whether the film is intended for hand or machine application, and confirm compatibility with your equipment. A film's performance depends on its specification and application, so thickness alone is not a complete comparison.

Browse stretch wrap dispensers for compatible hand wrapping options. Check what is included in the pack and the refill dimensions before selecting a dispenser and spare rolls.

Minigrip and grip-seal bags help keep small parts, fixings and accessories together. Allow for the depth of the contents as well as their length and width, and check the usable space beneath the closure.

For counter sales and collection orders, compare carrier bags and paper bags by dimensions, construction and pack quantity. Select a bag intended for the weight and type of goods being handed over.

String and cotton twine provide options for tying and bundling. For goods entering a parcel network, choose an outer pack and closure appropriate to that delivery method.

Start a bulk order with a list of your most common parcel sizes and the materials used for each. This helps online retailers, school purchasing teams and business dispatch departments compare repeat requirements consistently.

• Boxes and bags: compare the price per usable item and the quantity supplied.
• Paper and bubble wrap: compare width, length and material specification together.
• Loose fill: check volume and estimate consumption per packed order.
• Reserve stock: allow storage space for the packs and rolls you intend to buy.

Selected products contain recycled material. Check the stated content and disposal guidance for each item. Trialling a closer-fitting carton can also reduce unnecessary filler, provided the contents still have the protection they need.