Custom Boxes
Custom boxes are available from Macfarlane Packaging. We can help with branded boxes or technical specifications and design. See more about custom packaging…
A huge range of cardboard boxes available to purchase
Cardboard boxes are one of the most essential protective packaging products. At Macfarlane Packaging, we stock a large variety of boxes various sizes and designs.
This includes single wall boxes and double wall boxes. Whether you need from small cardboard boxes, large cardboard boxes or even export and pallet boxes, we have a solution for you.
You can buy boxes in bulk from our stock range or even ask us to design a cardboard box that’s just for you through our custom packaging service, including branded boxes and technical specifications!
Explore our range of boxes
Single Wall Cardboard Boxes
We stock huge range of single wall boxes, including 40+ different sizes. All our single wall cardboard boxes contain recycled content and can be recycled at kerbside. Great for lightweight shipping and storage.
Double Wall Cardboard Boxes
Our range of double wall cardboard boxes includes over 30 sizes. All our double wall boxes contain recycled content and can be recycled at kerbside. Strong, sturdy and perfect for shipping.
Pallet Boxes
Tough, heavy duty pallet boxes are great for stacking and ours are designed to fit on Euro pallets. We have a range of sizes available and all our pallet boxes contain up to 75% recycled content.
Postal Boxes
Over 20 different sizes of PIP-compliant postal boxes. Our postal boxes contain recycled content and can be recycled. Quick and easy to pack, seal and ship products up to medium parcel size.
eCommerce Boxes
Perfect for online retailers, our eCommerce boxes feature crash-lock bases for easy assembly. Eight different sizes available, all containing high levels of recycled content. 100% recyclable at kerbside.
Bottle Boxes
Bottle boxes are perfect for shipping bottles of wine, spirits and other drinks. Made of strong double wall cardboard, they are available for six or 12 bottles and contain up to 66% recycled content.
BDCM Boxes
BDCM and BDC boxes are designed for bulk distribution. Available in three standard sizes. All cartons are printed with industry-specific requirements. Our range contains recycled content.
Inka Presswood Pallets
Great for stacking and shipping packed boxes, our presswood pallets are available in four sizes. Made from eco-friendly wood, they can be reused and can help save space.
Plastic Pallets
Versatile and durable, plastic pallets are a good choice for closed loop systems. Available in several sizes, our plastic pallets can be reused. Made from 100% recycled content.
Free cardboard boxes guide available to download
Our FREE guide to cardboard boxes will:
- Explain how to measure a box
- Give you a guide to what cardboard boxes are made from
- Help you understand fluting and board grades
- Outline popular FEFCO box styles
- Show you Macfarlane’s extensive range of boxes (including single wall boxes, double wall cartons, pallet boxes, shipping boxes and more!)
- Discuss custom cardboard boxes and packaging automation
- Provide a guide to packaging and recycling
- Tackle frequently asked questions (FAQS) about cardboard boxes
Box Automation
Packaging automation can be a game change for productivity. Ask us about box automation, including case erectors and sealing solutions for your operation.
Download the Macfarlane Catalogue
Our book of packaging solutions contains our wide range of packaging materials. Explore the Macfarlane Packaging catalogue to help find the best solution for you.
FAQs about cardboard boxes
What kinds of cardboard boxes can Macfarlane Packaging offer?
At Macfarlane Packaging, we can supply a huge range of boxes. This includes corrugated transit boxes, as well as gift and retail boxes. Here’s just a few of the kinds of cardboard cartons we can offer:
- Single wall cardboard boxes
- Double wall cardboard boxes
- Euro modular boxes
- Ecommerce boxes
- Pallet boxes and export boxes
- Bottle boxes
- Postal boxes
- Gift and retail boxes
How do I know what size cardboard box I need?
The size of the box (or boxes) you need will depend on the product(s) you’re shipping. You need to take into account the size, shape, weight, and fragility of your product(s), as these will all influence what size and kind of box you need.
For example, if you ship a range of different size products or pack multiple products you may want to buy a range of different size cardboard boxes that will accommodate all your goods.
To find out what size boxes you need, you should start by measuring the length, width, and depth (or height) of your product(s). At Macfarlane Packaging, we recommend that you measure in millimetres (mm). This measurement will represent the internal dimensions you need for your box or boxes.
If you want to know the external size of a box you’re researching, you usually need to add several mm to the internal dimensions. The exact number of mm will depend on the thickness of the corrugated cardboard used to make your box. For example, if it is a single wall cardboard box or a double wall cardboard box. If you’re not sure, our experts are always on hand to help! Click here to contact us.
How environmentally-friendly are Macfarlane Packaging’s boxes?
Packaging has an important role to play in product protection but must be designed and used properly to minimise the impact on the environment. That’s why we ensure that many of our packaging products contain recycled content and are recyclable.
Macfarlane Packaging stock boxes contain recycled content and can be recycled. Our single wall cardboard boxes contain 90% recycled content, and our double wall cardboard boxes contain 100% recycled material.
In fact, all our catalogue products are assigned an Environmental Impact Rating so you can make an informed choice about your packaging. You can also visit our eco-friendly packaging page to find out how we help businesses make their packaging environmentally friendly.
Can cardboard boxes be recycled?
Yes, boxes can be recycled. Since they are easy to recycle, boxes are a great eco-friendly packaging option.
How and where you can recycle boxes will depend on your local authority, although the majority of authorities will collect boxes at kerbside in the UK. It’s important to remember to remove any plastic packing tape or document wallets from boxes before putting them in the waste stream. You can click here to read our recycling guide for more information OR visit RecycleNow for more information about how to recycle in the UK.
Our video guide
You can have cardboard boxes delivered to you from one of our regional distribution centres. UK delivery is available to and around the following locations:
Aberdeen, Aylesbury, Banbury, Barnsley, Bath, Bedford, Bicester, Birmingham , Bolton, Bradford, Bridgewater, Bridport, Bristol, Burton-upon-Trent , Cambridge, Chelmsford , Cheltenham, Chester , Chichester, Colchester Cornwall, Coventry, Crewe, Derby, Devon, Dewsbury, Dudley, Dundee, Durham, Edinburgh, Essex, Exeter, Fareham, Gateshead, Glasgow Glossop Gloucester, Grantham, Harlow, Heathrow, Hemel Hempstead, Hereford, High Wycombe, Horsham, Hull, Inverness, Isle of Wight, Kent, Kidderminster, Lancaster Leamington Spa, Leeds, Lincoln, Liverpool , London , Luton , Manchester, Middlesborough, Milton Keynes, Newbury, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norfolk, North Wales , Northampton, Nottingham , Oldham, Oxford , Plymouth, Reading, Salisbury, Sheffield, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, Slough, Somerset , Somerton, South Shields, South Wales, Stafford, Stockport , Stoke-on-Trent , Stratford-Upon-Avon, Sudbury, Sunderland, Surrey, Sussex , Teesside, Telford, Uxbridge, Wakefield, Walsall, Warrington, Warwick , Watford, Wigan, Windsor, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Wrexham, Yeovil, York.
You can also have boxes from Macfarlane Packaging delivered across Ireland and Continental Europe. Click to find your closest UK location or nearest Continental European site.