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We serve businesses of various sizes, allowing you to find the ideal packaging solutions for your requirements with ease.
Postal Packaging
Shipping goods via courier or through the post? Our postal packaging options will help you protect your products in transit. At Macfarlane Packaging, we can supply a wide range of ready to use postal packaging as well as custom postal solutions.
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Document Wallets
Ensures your documents are secure, protected & easily identifiable
Mailing Bags
Custom Postal
Not sure what postal packaging solution you need?
We’re here to help you find the perfect solution so you can post your products. Check out our free postal packaging guide, discover custom options and more!
How to choose the right postal solution for you
Customised postal packaging just for you
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Unpack productivity with packaging automation & machinery
Packaging automation can be the key to helping you save time and money. From small scale automation like electronic tape dispensers through to case erectors, case sealers and pallet wrappers, Macfarlane’s automation experts can recommend the machinery you need and supply it too…
Postal Packaging for Your Business
We’re here to help you get the packaging you need
As the UK's largest distributor of protective packaging materials, we have perfect postal solutions so you can ship your products with ease
The maximum weight allowed for postal packaging depends on the courier you choose.
For UK customers, Royal Mail states:
For IRE customers, An Post states:
Our range offers:
This will also be different if your ship internationally or choose alternative couriers to the ones listed above, so it's a good idea to check with your chosen shipping partner.
For UK customers, Royal Mail states:
- 100g - Letters
- 750g - Large letters
- 2kg - Small parcel
- 20kg - Medium parcel
- 30kg - Large parcel
For IRE customers, An Post states:
- 100g - Letters and postcards
- 500g - Large envelopes
- 2kg – Packets
- 20kg – Parcels
Our range offers:
- 100g - Letters
- 750g - Large letters
- 2kg - Small parcel
- 20kg - Medium parcel
This will also be different if your ship internationally or choose alternative couriers to the ones listed above, so it's a good idea to check with your chosen shipping partner.
The type of postal packaging you’ll need to ship your goods, will depend on how big your goods are, how heavy they are and how fragile they are.
For example, if you’re shipping posters that are lightweight, but could easily tear, you may want to consider postal tubes. Alternatively, for if you’re shipping wine, beer or spirits, you may want to choose durable bottle packaging to provide protection in transit.
Our team can help you choose the best postal packaging, get in touch to ask for expert advice.
For example, if you’re shipping posters that are lightweight, but could easily tear, you may want to consider postal tubes. Alternatively, for if you’re shipping wine, beer or spirits, you may want to choose durable bottle packaging to provide protection in transit.
Our team can help you choose the best postal packaging, get in touch to ask for expert advice.
We offer a range of postal packaging, but some common sizes you will find are:
For UK customers, Royal Mail states that maximum sizes are:
For IRE customers, An Poststates maximum sizes:
For UK customers, Royal Mail states that maximum sizes are:
- Letters - 240mm x 165mm x 5mm
- Large letters - 353mm x 250mm x 25mm
- Small parcel - 450mm x 350mm x 160mm
- Medium parcel - 610mm x 460mm x 460mm
- Large parcel - 1500mm x 300mm
For IRE customers, An Poststates maximum sizes:
- Letters and postcards - 235mm x 162mm x 5mm
- Large envelopes - 400mm x 300mm x 25mm
- Packets - a combined length, height and depth of 900mm
- Parcels - 1.5 metres
Postal boxes provide a secure packaging solution for a variety of goods in transit. They are typically flat-packed (non-assembled), so they take up very little space in your store. They are simple to put together and come with self-sealing strips or tuck in locking flaps, making them easy to close.
Postal boxes come in a variety of sizes, and are an affordable, safe, and eco-friendly option for sending your products.
Postal boxes come in a variety of sizes, and are an affordable, safe, and eco-friendly option for sending your products.
Mailing bags are one of the most popular postal packaging options used for protecting goods in transit. They are perfect for a wide range of businesses and, in many cases, can reduce shipping costs, compared to boxes and padded envelopes.
Shipping bags are affordable, lightweight, waterproof (if they're plastic), and versatile enough to pack a wide range of products. Bespoke options are also available, so you can personalise them with your logo or custom message to enhance customer experience.
Shipping bags are affordable, lightweight, waterproof (if they're plastic), and versatile enough to pack a wide range of products. Bespoke options are also available, so you can personalise them with your logo or custom message to enhance customer experience.
Postal wraps are a self-sealing, cleverly designed solution for the transportation of books and other rigid, flat objects. Simply, place the item into the pre-packaged envelope, fold it over the creases and secure it with a self-sealing strip.
No additional wrapping or packaging is required but you may want to tape your postal packs prior to mailing for additional protection.
No additional wrapping or packaging is required but you may want to tape your postal packs prior to mailing for additional protection.
Postal packaging offers you versatility when finding the right solution for your business. Here are some popular options:
- Bubble envelopes
- Padded envelopes
- Mailing Bags, including paper mailing bags and plastic mailing bags
- Paper Document Wallets
- Paper Document Wallets
- Document Wallets
- Postal Envelopes and Cardboard envelops
- Postal Wraps
- Postal Tubes
- Postal Cubes
- Ecommerce boxes
- Korrvu® Insert
- Postal Boxes – with or without lining
- Bottle Boxes, including Flexi-Hex® and Airsac®
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Call 0800 2 88 88 22 in the UK or
+353 (404) 37370 from Ireland during business hours.
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We offer a wide range of delivery services and options to suit your business. Your delivery is in the safest of hands.
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We serve businesses of various sizes, allowing you to find the ideal packaging solutions for your requirements with ease.
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Speak to one of our packaging specialist online, by email or over the phone 0800 2 88 88 22 in business hours.
Unrivalled choice of postal packaging
With a variety of postal packaging solutions to choose from, you can be confident that whatever you need, Macfarlane Packaging has the solution.
Macfarlane Packaging offers a comprehensive selection of postal products designed to meet all your shipping needs. Whether you're sending small, fragile items or larger, bulkier goods, our postal packaging ensures they arrive safely and securely.
Our postal packaging options include a wide array of choices, including postal boxes, envelopes and mailing bags. These products are available in many sizes, shapes, and styles, ensuring you find the perfect fit for your specific requirements. For those unique shipping needs, we offer custom postal packaging that can be printed with your branding or tailored to your exact specifications.
A benefit of choosing Macfarlane Packaging is the convenience of purchasing postal packaging in single packs or bulk quantities. We understand the urgency of shipping, which is why all our postal products are available with free fast delivery over £150 / €150. This ensures that you can keep your shipping process smooth and efficient, avoiding any unnecessary delays.
Our commitment to providing high-quality postal packaging is matched by our dedication to exceptional customer service. If you're unsure about the best postal packaging solution for your needs, our friendly and knowledgeable team is ready to assist you. They can help you navigate our extensive product range and guide you in selecting the ideal packaging to ensure your items are well-protected during transit.
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