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At Macfarlane Packaging we have an extensive range of sustainable packaging and eco-friendly packaging products. The products shown here are all available with recycled content. You can also check our our sustainable packaging catalogue or contact us for more information.
For use with Ranpak® FillPak® systems, this paper contains 80% recycled Kraft.
For use with Ranpak® FillPak® systems, Greenline fanfold paper is made with 100% post-consumer recycled paper.
Hand-applied stretch films are used for manual stretch wrap packaging application. All hand-applied stretch films are supplied on standard cores for use with hand-applied applicators or extended cores.
• Always place the outside of the film to the pallet surface
• Secure film to the pallet before wrapping by tying to the pallet base
• Always ensure the film covers the base of the pallet and the bottom layer of the load
• Wrap the bottom of the pallet at least twice to secure load
• Overlap film by 30% to 50%
• Depending on the weight of the load, consider wrapping the pallet twice
• To maximise strength use the film horizontally to create a ‘strap’
Macfarlane A4 copier paper is an excellent general choice for printing, copying and writing tasks.
This 80gsm multi-purpose paper is suitable for laser and ink-jet printers, photocopiers, fax machines and all-in-one multi-functional printers.
Imitation kraft paper has a ribbed finish.
Suitable for light to medium duty wrapping tasks, it provides a cost-effective alternative to pure kraft paper.
This economy paper is ideal for scrunching up as voidfill for a wide range of packaging.
It can be recycled with other paper products and offers minimal waste, as you can cut what is required from the roll.
Wall mountable paper dispensers are available for quick & easy use.
This cutting-edge globular embossed product is made of recycled paper and is fully recyclable, which makes it a perfect, environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional bubble wrap.
Deep indentions in the paper provide excellent shock absorbing properties, ensuring reliable product protection in transit.
Paper bubble wrap is available in various sizes and can be used to wrap around items as well as to fill gaps inside packages for enhanced cushioning of delicate and / or expensive products.
A lightweight but strong and environmentally friendly packaging material, corrugated paper is ideal for wrapping or packing between boxed products.
It can be layered or scrunched, providing excellent protection and cushioning. Our single wall papers are made from 90 gsm waste based testliner with a ‘C’ Flute.
Corrugated rolls are made from recycled fibres and are easily recyclable.
Using two layers of highly resilient low-slip film, Korrvu® Suspension packaging suspends your product in the air space of the container, providing consistent protection, throughout the shipping cycle, for fragile products, even after repeated drops.
Korrvu® Bottle Packs provide superior product protection by holding product securely in place with strong, highly resilient low-slip film protecting them from shock and vibration.
Korrvu® Bottle Packs not only protect but attractively showcase product enhancing customer experience.
All the benefits of Korrvu® Retention packaging within an innovative all-in-one box design that is ready to ship. Korrvu® Retention boxes allow you to showcase your products with excellent visibility and display. The flexible retention film accommodates a wide variety of spare parts and accessories.
Providing shock protection during the shipping cycle, Korrvu® Retention packaging provides cost-effective blocking and bracing protection whilst holding your product securely within its retention frame.
30% recycled content material
Reduced Costs: less material is required compared to non-barrier brands.
Longer Lasting Protection: our full air bubble maintains consistent cushioning during storage and transit.
Quality Assurance: AirCap® is manufactured under ISO 9001:2008 guaranteeing high standards of production and quality control.
Small bubble is best suited for surface protection, defending your items against scratches and abrasions.
Large bubble is best suited for cushioning your products whilst in transit and storage.
Extra large bubble is best suited for void fill and large cushioning applications.
Flexi-Hex® is plastic free, biodegradable concertina style honeycomb protector ideal for bottle protection.
The product is a great alternative to polystyrene bottle packs. Flexi-Hex® is available for retail and gifting or as an eCommerce pack for shipping.
They arrive flat packed and are easy to assemble, offering storage savings. The product provides high compression resistance and can be printed.
Strong, durable bottle boxes are suitable for holding either 6 or 12 wine bottles and can be used for shipping and storage.
A simple, pop up divider insert makes these boxes quick & easy to construct use.
A range of mailing boxes that fall within the Royal Mail Small Parcel guidelines, these postal boxes come flat packed for easy assembly.
Sturdy postal boxes provide secure packaging in transit for small to larger and harder to wrap items.
The special tuck-in locking flap facilitates closure and sealing, with a printed security label for each box.
Reduces the need for additional void filling or wrapping.
Korrvu® is a dynamic packaging product that uses a strong, highly-resilient low-slip film to surround your products, protecting them from shock and vibration by ensuring your product holds centre place inside the box.
Beautiful presentation and high protection.
Great for beauty products and electronic items
Our eCommerce transit box comes with a crash lock base which are quick to erect and fast to pack. The transit box is strong and sturdy and has folded flaps for easy sealing and increased security. Great for large homeware items, mixed clothing and medium food hampers.
Our wide range of eCommerce boxes are great for garments and accessories. Boxes are quick to assemble and come in three sizes offering excellent presentation of your items. The boxes feature a self-seal strip to eliminate the need for tape and improve speed of packing. When the boxes arrive on your customers’ doorstep they are easy to open as they feature a handy tear strip.
Our eCommerce crash-lock boxes are quick to erect and fast to pack. The smart base pops open for easy assembly, eliminating the need for tape. The boxes are great for a wide range of products including beauty items, homeware and gifts. The boxes feature an easy-to-open tear strip for a better customer experience and self-seal strip for faster packing. These sturdy, white eCommerce boxes come in three different sizes
No-crush cover for plans and posters.
Macfarlane’s postal tubes provide excellent cover for storing and shipping plans, prints and posters.
All of our postal tubes are supplied with snug-fitting, white plastic end caps, designed to secure the contents in transit without creasing or crushing.
The diameter of the tube is measured across the internal wall, for accurate fitting
Wraps fit tightly around flat items and require no additional wrapping or packaging.
No packing tape is required for assembly but taping your postal packs before mailing gives added security.
Postal Envelopes are fitted with a peel and seal closure. Items are delivered flat packed and sizes shown are the internal dimensions: Length x Width x Depth. The board envelopes are gusseted to expand from 0-30 mm.
• Improved and “Naturally Better” paper padded mailer providing excellent product protection
• Environmentally friendly – 100% recycled paper, and recyclable
• Convenient tear strip for simple, clean opening
• Smooth inner lining allows easy product insertion and a re-scored flap makes closure more efficient
• Peel and seal closure
• Extra protective postal bag made with strong oyster white Kraft outer lined with AirCap® barrier-sealed bubble providing excellent stiffness, puncture resistance and rugged durability.
• Typical cost savings of 20-35% over traditional packaging.
• Self-seal closure saves time in busy packaging departments.
• Application: heavy or fragile objects such as motor spares, electronic parts etc.
Our Mail Lite® mailers now use non PE coated paper FSC® (C110918) certified which can easily be recycled in the paper waste stream.
Cardboard edge protector strips help to reinforce cartons and cases, particularly aiding the protection of loads under stretch film or strapping and on pallets.
These Loosefill Packing Chips are ideal for filling voids once items have been packed into their outer shipping cartons.
• Produced without CFC
• Cost effective: extremely high yield, unlimited storage life and low density for reduced transportation costs.
• Ideal for fragile and irregular shaped items
• 100% recycled content
This versatile range of bags are available in recycled white and blue polythene for either light or medium-duty wear.
A soft, lightweight, strong and weather-resistant alternative to steel strapping. With textured finish for ultra-firm grip.
Polyester strapping is an extremely strong, yet soft, lightweight and weather-resistant alternative to steel strapping.
Polyester strapping takes 2.5 times more energy to break than steel strapping with the same break strain. An ‘elastic memory’ maintains tension even where there is pack settlement or shrinkage.
There are no sharp edges, creating a safer working environment and also reducing the potential for product damage compared with steel strapping.
Macfarlane strapping is ideal for bundling products together or strapping pallets.
Available in medium, heavy or super heavy duty and can be used with a designated stand.
LDPE shrink wrap films keep products and pallets dust, dirt and water free during transit and in storage.
Sealing around loads requires a shrink film heat system. A shrink film dispenser is also recommended for fast application and storage of shrink film rolls in use. All LDPE shrink films are supplied on a centre-folded roll for easy use. Dimensions show the width of film opened out.
An amazingly simple, yet highly effective, budget packing solution with broad flexibility, in particular for protecting long length items such as piping, tubing and wooden mouldings.
Layflat polythene tubing can be used to make polythene bags to size by using a heat sealer.
Our RecycoolMe shippers are 100% curbside recyclable. Made from recycled kraft paper, the packs include an outer box with TempGuardTM liners that will keep products below -5°C or between 2°C – 8°C for up to 48 hours, when used with a coolant. Coolant is not included in the pack and should be purchased separately.
Robust, durable plastic pallets; a more cost-effective and longer lasting alternative to wooden pallets. Particularly suitable for the requirements of the fresh produce, information technology, engineering and pharmaceutical sectors where good hygiene and a clean working environment are essential.
Inka Presswood pallets combine 85% natural wood fibre with a man-made resin. Moulded at high temperature to provide a smooth, solid base which also protects loads from moisture and contamination.
Inka Presswood pallets are compliant with quality standard accreditation on heat-treated products ISPM15 (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures).
The nesting feature of this pallet saves over 50% of storage space when not in use. The rounded corners, with no nails or screws, are not only safer but also create an ideal surface for shrink or stretch wrapping. The moulded finish provides a solid top deck for ultimate box protection.
Specially made for use by the clothing, retail and catalogue trades. This designated range of traditional BDCM boxes is printed in blue with the relevant trade category details, as required by many large clothing retailers. Macfarlane supplies BDCM 1, BDCM 2 and BDCM 3 boxes.
Tough, heavy-duty double wall, modular boxes offer excellent stacking strength and are designed to provide an exact fit for standard Euro pallets.
With over 30 sizes available we offer one of the largest ranges of double-wall boxes in the UK. The double-wall manufacture, incorporating two rows of specialised fluting, adds all the protection you need to ensure safe transit and lasting storage for heavier or bulky items. Our commitment to best environmental practice ensures recycled and recyclable materials are used in the production of our corrugated cardboard. Measured internally for optimum fit – are shown in millimetres: as length x width x height
Single wall provides durable protection, using outer and inner liners reinforced by specially designed fluting for added strength. Our corrugated packaging is made from natural, renewable sources. Single wall boxes are available in over 40 sizes to meet every demand. Dimensions – measured internally for optimum fit – are shown in millimetres: as length x width x height.