Packaging Guide - 99 Custom Boxes UK

Low MOQ custom packaging boxes for UK startups and small businesses

Ordering custom packaging sounds simple until you reach the quantity box. Order too few and the cost per box may be higher. Order too many and cash gets tied up in packaging that could sit unused, especially if your product size, branding, or range changes. That is why low MOQ…

How to measure a box with accurate length, width, and height dimensions for custom packaging

Custom Packaging Packaging Guide

August 03,2026

By Joseph

How to Measure a Box for Custom Packaging: Box Dimensions Explained

A box can look like the right size and still cause problems. It may leave too much space, crush the product, increase postage costs, or fail to meet a courier’s parcel limits. The common mistake is measuring only the product or only the outside of an existing box. For accurate…

Packaging inserts comparison showing cardboard, foam and moulded pulp inserts for product protection

Packaging Guide Custom Packaging

July 31,2026

By Joseph

Packaging Inserts Guide: Cardboard vs Foam vs Moulded Pulp

The most expensive packaging insert is not always the best one. A thick foam insert may look premium, but it can add unnecessary cost to a lightweight product. A cardboard insert may be recyclable, yet fail if the product is heavy, delicate, or exposed to moisture. The right packaging inserts…

Cosmetic Labelling Requirements UK shown on compliant beauty product packaging and cosmetic label.

Custom Packaging Packaging Compliance Packaging Guide

July 27,2026

By Joseph

UK Cosmetic Labelling Requirements: What Must Be on a Beauty Product Label?

A beautiful cosmetic label can still cause serious problems if essential information is missing, unclear, or printed in the wrong place. The result may be delayed launches, rejected retail listings, expensive packaging reprints, or action from Trading Standards. The cosmetic labelling requirements UK brands need to follow cover much more…

Drawer boxes vs magnetic closure boxes for luxury packaging, gift sets, cosmetics, and jewellery.

Luxury Packaging Packaging Guide

July 23,2026

By Joseph

Drawer Boxes vs Magnetic Closure Boxes: Which Is Better for Luxury Packaging?

Premium packaging does more than hold a product. It shapes the first impression, protects the item, and affects how customers remember the brand. The difficulty starts when two box styles look equally suitable. Drawer Boxes vs Magnetic Boxes is a common comparison for jewellery, cosmetics, gift sets, electronics and other…

UK EPR Packaging Rules 2026 banner with recyclable packaging, reporting, fees, deadlines, and compliance icons.

Packaging Compliance Packaging Guide

July 21,2026

By Joseph

UK EPR Packaging Rules 2026: Who Must Report, Fees, Deadlines and Ways to Reduce Costs

Packaging businesses and brands selling products in the UK face stricter responsibilities around waste management and recycling. Many companies are now searching for EPR Packaging Rules because the Extended Producer Responsibility system changes how packaging costs are calculated and how businesses report their packaging data. For many producers, the biggest…

Luxury Packaging Custom Packaging Packaging Guide Packaging Trends & Inspiration

July 18,2026

By Joseph

Branded Gift Boxes for Businesses: Styles, Printing, Costs and Ordering Tips

A branded gift box can make a product feel more valuable before the customer even sees what is inside. However, an attractive box is not automatically the right box. The wrong size can increase delivery costs. A weak insert can allow products to move. Too many finishes can push the…

Mailer boxes vs shipping boxes for ecommerce products, branding, protection and UK delivery

Packaging Trends & Inspiration Custom Packaging Packaging Guide

July 06,2026

By Joseph

Mailer Boxes vs Shipping Boxes: Which Is Right for Your Products?

A box that looks fine in the warehouse can fail once it enters a courier network. Products can move, corners can crush, tape can split, and oversized parcels can raise delivery costs. These problems lead to damaged orders, refunds, poor reviews, and extra packing work. That is why the choice…

What are bespoke boxes? Custom packaging designed for better fit, protection and branding in the UK

Packaging Guide Custom Packaging Packaging Trends & Inspiration

June 29,2026

By Joseph

What Are Bespoke Boxes and Are They Worth the Investment?

Poor packaging can cost more than most businesses expect. A box that is too large needs extra filling. A weak box can lead to damaged goods, refunds, bad reviews, and repeat delivery costs. Packaging that looks plain may also make a premium product feel cheap. So, what are bespoke boxes,…