Single Wall Cardboard Boxes

Single wall boxes are cardboard boxes that are made from one layer of corrugated cardboard.

The corrugated cardboard is made from one wavy layer of paper (the “fluting”) sandwiched between two flat pieced of liner paper.

The difference between single wall boxes and double wall boxes is how they're made.

A single wall carton is made from one layer of corrugated cardboard. The corrugated cardboard is made from one fluted piece of paper, lined with two smooth pieces of paper.

In contrast, a double wall box has two layers of fluted paper, with three smooth pieces of liner paper separating them.

Single wall boxes tend to be used for shipping and storing lighter items. Double wall boxes are stronger, due to the extra layer of cardboard, so are suited to heavier applications.

The weight a single wall box can hold depends on its size and the grade of cardboard used.

Our range of single wall boxes can hold from 2kg in our smallest boxes, up to 15kg in our largest boxes.

Single wall boxes can be very strong. For example, our largest single wall cartons can hold up to 15kg. For even more durable boxes, you can consider double wall cartons, which can hold even more weight.

Yes, single wall boxes can be recycled. They're made from corrugated carboard, which is accepted at kerbside in most recycling collections. We recommend that any plastic tape or packing materials are removed from your single wall boxes before putting them in the recycling bin.

Single wall cardboard boxes provide resilient protection for your packaged products. The boxes use outer and inner liners which are reinforced by specially designed fluting for added strength, making the boxes more durable and giving them extra security in transit.

They’re popularly used for:

• Delivery or shipping – single wall boxes are primarily used for shipping products from one location to another.
• Storage – need to put something in storage? Protect them with a single wall cardboard box.
• Moving – whether you’re moving to a new office or a new house, there’s a single wall box for that!

Our single wall cardboard boxes available in over 40 sizes to meet every demand. Custom options are also available, so please get in touch to discuss your specific requirements.

Our single wall boxes are manufactured from a durable and robust single layer of corrugated cardboard and can be used to send a whole host of products with a load capacity of up to 15kg. This includes fragile goods, however, we suggest opting for double wall boxes to ensure optimal product protection in transit. Should you choose single-wall boxes, it's crucial to provide adequate in-box protection to enhance product safety.

Multi-depth single wall boxes are cardboard boxes that are made from a one layer of corrugated cardboard that can be altered in height or depth.

The corrugated cardboard is made from one wavy layer of paper (the “fluting”) sandwiched between two flat pieced of liner paper.

Inside a multi-depth or vari-depth box, you’ll find scores on the walls of cardboard. These scores allow packers to alter the height of the box by cutting and folding it. This can be very useful if you’re packing an assortment of products.

A multi-depth single wall box has scores on the inside that allow you to cut it down to your required depth. In essence, the height of the box is adjustable.

In contrast, a standard depth single wall cardboard box has one, fixed depth. For example, it might be 300mm deep.

Using a variable depth box can have lots of benefits. The scores inside a muti-depth single wall box allow you to use one type of box for more than one product.

Some of the benefits include:

• Saving space – as you need one type of box for multiple products
• Custom sizing & versatility – you can tailor a multi-depth single wall box to your needs
• Easier organisation – using just one or two packaging SKUs allows you to keep your warehouse organised.
• Cost savings because they can be used for products of all shapes and sizes, single wall variable depth boxes can help you save money on packaging.

Yes, multi-depth single wall cardboard boxes are recyclable.

As they’re made from corrugated cardboard, they can be recycled at kerbside as most household collections.

You can buy multi-depth single wall boxes in the UK from Macfarlane Packaging. We have an extensive range of single wall cardboard boxes, including variable depth options in a FEFCO 0201 style.