Custom Shipping Boxes

Description

Custom shipping boxes can reduce the costly problems caused by weak board, poor sizing, and excess space. When products move inside a carton, damage becomes more likely. When a box is too large, you may spend more on void fill, storage, and courier fees. A plain or damaged parcel can also weaken the customer’s first impression before they even see the product.

99 Custom Boxes helps ecommerce brands, retail sellers, startups, and B2B buyers create packaging that suits the real delivery journey. You can adjust the dimensions, material strength, print coverage and internal protection to match your product. Whether you send lightweight clothing, boxed electronics, glass jars or bulk retail goods, the right box can make packing easier and delivery more reliable.

Start With the Delivery Journey, Not the Design

Artwork matters, but protection comes first.

Before choosing colours or finishes, think about how the parcel will travel. 

1. Will it move through a courier network? 
2. Will boxes be stacked in a warehouse? 
3. Is the product heavy, fragile, or sensitive to pressure?

These details help decide whether you need:

• single wall cardboard boxes
• double wall cardboard boxes
• internal dividers
• protective cushioning
• stronger corner support
• moisture-resistant finishes
• tamper-evident sealing

A light textile order may only need a neat single wall carton. A set of glass bottles may need double wall strength, custom packaging inserts, and less empty space.

That is why a useful box specification begins with the product, not a standard template.

The Right Board Strength Prevents Expensive Mistakes

Corrugated shipping boxes are widely used because they provide strength without unnecessarily making every parcel heavy. The fluted layer between the outer liners helps absorb pressure and impact during handling.

• Single wall cardboard boxes often suit lighter goods, clothing, accessories and general ecommerce orders.
• Double wall cardboard boxes provide more support for heavier products, larger orders or parcels that may be stacked in transit.
• Heavy duty shipping boxes may be the better choice for dense goods, industrial items, multiple products packed together or long delivery routes. However, using more board than needed can increase material and shipping costs.

The best option balances three things:

1. product protection
2. parcel weight
3. total packaging cost

Share the packed weight and product type with our team. We can help you compare practical board options before you place an order.

Made-to-Measure Boxes Waste Less Space

Standard cartons often force businesses to use extra bubble wrap, paper, or loose fill. This slows down packing and creates more waste.

Made-to-measure boxes are designed around the actual product or product group. A closer fit helps limit movement while leaving enough room for inserts, wrapping, or protective padding.

Custom size cardboard boxes can also improve:

• pallet use
• shelf storage
• warehouse organisation
• packing speed
• delivery presentation
• courier size efficiency

For example, a seller shipping 30 cm skincare gift sets should not automatically order a 40 cm carton. The extra space may require more filler and can allow products to shift.

Always measure the fully packed item, not only the bare product. Include any tissue, sleeves, bottles, inserts, or retail packaging in the final dimensions.

Shipping Packaging Can Still Look On-Brand

Protection and branding can work together.

Custom shipping boxes allow customers to recognise your business as soon as the parcel arrives. You can add a logo, handling message, website address, product instructions, or campaign artwork.

Full colour box printing works well for detailed graphics, images, and bold designs. Simpler one- or two-colour print can create a clean look while keeping production more cost-aware.

Common branding options include:

• Outside logo printing
• Iside messages
• Handling symbols
• Product information
• Promotional QR codes
• Social media details
• Seasonal artwork

Branded shipping boxes can also support trust. A consistent parcel design helps customers feel that the order came from a professional business, not an unknown sender.

For repeat orders, keep approved artwork files and colour references organised. This makes it easier to maintain branding consistency across future production runs.

Internal Protection Is Part of the Box

The outer carton cannot solve every protection problem on its own.

Custom packaging inserts can hold products in a fixed position and reduce contact between items. They are useful for bottles, jars, electronics, cosmetics, food products and gift sets.

Depending on the product, you may use:

• Corrugated dividers
• Card platforms
• Die-cut inserts
• Paper cushioning
• Tissue wrap
• Moulded protective pieces

A fitted insert can also improve presentation. Instead of opening a box filled with loose padding, the customer sees each item arranged clearly.

In real terms, this can make the parcel feel more valuable while also reducing movement during delivery.

Which Shipping Box Fits Your Order?

Different products need different solutions.

Ecommerce Orders

Ecommerce shipping boxes should be easy to assemble, quick to seal and suitable for regular courier handling. Smaller businesses may also need flat-packed cardboard boxes to save warehouse space.

Retail Stock

Retailers sending stock between sites may need strong shipping carton boxes that stack well and protect multiple units in one parcel.

Fragile Products

Glassware, candles, ceramics and bottled goods often need double wallboard, internal separation and protective transit packaging.

Subscription Orders

Monthly product boxes need reliable sizing and repeat print quality. Inserts may change between campaigns while the outer branding stays consistent.

B2B and Wholesale Dispatch

Wholesale shipping boxes often carry more weight and may be moved several times before reaching the buyer. Board strength, stacking pressure, and pallet layout become more important.

Postal Orders

Postal shipping boxes should be selected with the final packed size and weight in mind. A small difference in dimensions can affect delivery cost, so accurate measurement matters.

Sustainable Choices Should Still Protect the Product

Eco friendly shipping boxes should reduce avoidable material without putting the order at risk. A damaged product often creates more waste than the packaging itself because it may need replacement, return transport, and repacking.

Recyclable cardboard packaging can support a more responsible packing system when it is designed carefully.

Practical steps may include:

• Using a closer box fit
• Reducing unnecessary plastic filler
• Choosing recyclable paper inserts
• Avoiding excessive coatings
• Printing clear recycling guidance
• Selecting the right board strength the first time

Kraft board can support a natural look, but appearance alone does not make packaging sustainable. Size, material use, durability, and end-of-life disposal all matter.

Order Quantities Should Match Your Growth Stage

A startup testing a new product may not want thousands of boxes. A large retailer may need regular wholesale production and bulk pricing.

Low minimum order boxes can help new brands test dimensions, artwork, and customer response before committing to a larger run. Higher quantities usually improve the cost per unit, but only when the packaging is used within a sensible period.

Before requesting a quote, decide:

• How many boxes do you use each month
• How much storage space do you have
• Whether the artwork may change soon
• Whether products share the same box size
• When the packaging must arrive

Bespoke shipping cartons have more variables than stock boxes, so clear information helps produce a more accurate price.

Check These Details Before Approving Production

A small error on a proof can become an expensive problem across hundreds of boxes.

Review these points carefully:

1. Internal dimensions: Confirm the packed product fits, including inserts and padding.
2. Board strength: Check that the material suits the weight and delivery route.
3. Artwork position: Make sure logos, text and barcodes sit on the correct panels.
4. Colour setup: Confirm print colours and any brand references.
5. Spelling and contact details: Review every line before approval.
6. Closure method: Decide whether the box needs tape, tabs or another sealing option.
7. Delivery deadline: Allow time for proofing, production and transport.

Requesting a sample can be useful for unusual sizes, fragile goods or high-value orders.

A Clear Route From Idea to Finished Box

99 Custom Boxes keeps the process practical:

Step 1: Share your requirements
Provide product dimensions, packed weight, quantity and intended use.

Step 2: Select the structure
Choose the box style, board type and wall strength.

Step 3: Plan the inside
Add inserts, dividers or padding where needed.

Step 4: Prepare the design
Place artwork on the supplied template and review print options.

Step 5: Approve the proof
Check sizing, content and layout before production begins.

Step 6: Receive your packaging
Boxes are supplied ready for storage, assembly and dispatch.

Clear specifications at the start help reduce delays and avoid unnecessary revisions later.

Why Businesses Choose 99 Custom Boxes

99 Custom Boxes supports UK businesses that need packaging designed around real products, not generic assumptions.

Our team can help with:

• custom dimensions
• corrugated board options
• single and double wall construction
• printed shipping boxes
• insert planning
• artwork support
• low and bulk quantities
• wholesale packaging requirements

The aim is to create custom packaging boxes that protect the order, suit the packing process, and present the brand clearly.

Pack Smarter and Ship With Confidence

A strong shipping box protects more than the product. It protects your time, your customer relationship, and your brand reputation.

Send 99 Custom Boxes your product size, packed weight, quantity, and artwork ideas. Request a free quote today and create custom shipping boxes that are built for the way your business delivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are custom shipping boxes used for?

They are used to protect and transport ecommerce orders, retail stock, gifts, wholesale products and B2B shipments.

Can shipping boxes be made to my exact size?

Yes. Custom dimensions can be created around the product, inserts and protective materials.

Should I choose single wall or double wall board?

Single wall usually suits lighter goods. Double wall is better for heavier, fragile or stacked products.

Can I print my logo on the box?

Yes. Logos, artwork, handling details and full-colour designs can be printed on the packaging.

Are custom shipping boxes recyclable?

Many corrugated and cardboard options are recyclable, although coatings, laminates and mixed materials can affect recyclability.

Can I order a small quantity?

Low minimum order options may be available depending on the size, material and print requirements.

Do shipping boxes arrive flat packed?

Many styles are supplied flat packed to save storage space and reduce transport volume.

Can inserts be added for fragile products?

Yes. Dividers and custom inserts can help hold products in place and reduce movement.

How is the price calculated?

Pricing depends on dimensions, board strength, print coverage, quantity, finishes, inserts and delivery needs.

How do I get an accurate quote?

Send the packed product dimensions, weight, required quantity, artwork details, and preferred delivery date.