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Single-wall boxes

Single-wall cardboard boxes are cost-effective if your business regularly ships smaller or lighter items.

Single-wall boxes use cardboard with a single layer of corrugated material. Typically suitable for packing and shipping items up to 10kg, these cardboard boxes are perfect for sending a wide range of items. Single-wall boxes are also easy to recycle.

At Suttons Performance Packaging, our in-house designers and manufacturing capabilities enable us to produce standard and heavy-duty single-wall boxes and other corrugated packaging. As such, you get single-wall packaging in the exact size you require, in the specific quantities you need, and with additional options, including printing, inserts, and more.

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Benefits of single wall boxes

By using single-wall boxes manufactured by Suttons Performance Packaging, you can expect:

Custom sizes tailored to your products.

Choice of material grades for optimal strength.

Cost-effective for both low- and high-volume shipping.

Optional printing to add branding, handling instructions, etc.

A range of inserts, including foam end caps and cardboard fittings.

A genuinely sustainable solution that is easy to recycle.

Suitable for eCommerce, transit, mail order and similar applications.

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Single-wall cardboard boxes are generally suitable for items weighing up to 10kg. They are constructed with a single layer of fluting between two outer liners, providing a lightweight yet durable solution for non-fragile goods. For heavier items or products that require high stacking strength, double-wall boxes can prevent the structure from crushing under pressure.

The main difference lies in the number of corrugated layers. Single-wall corrugated cardboard has a single layer of fluting, making it a cost-effective, space-saving choice for small eCommerce shipments. Double-wall cardboard boxes feature two layers of fluting (five layers of paper in total), offering significantly more protection for fragile items and heavy-duty industrial parts.

Single-wall corrugated boxes are an industry standard for eCommerce and postal shipping. Because they are lightweight, they help keep your shipping costs down by reducing the parcel’s overall weight. They are ideal for everyday items such as clothing, books, and pre-packaged cosmetics that do not require the protection of heavier-duty cardboard.

Single-wall cardboard boxes are 100% recyclable and biodegradable. To recycle them efficiently, end users should remove any plastic tape or bubble wrap, flatten the box to save space, and place it in their standard paper and card recycling bin. Most corrugated boxes are made from a high percentage of recycled content, making them one of the most sustainable packaging options for businesses and consumers.

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Why work with us?

By working with us at Suttons Performance Packaging, you can also expect the following benefits:

Flexible volumes

By manufacturing in-house, we allow you to source from very low volumes (50 boxes) through to mid-high quantities (3,000+).

Inventory management

Besides sourcing packaging in the quantities you need, we can also free up your warehouse space by managing your inventory at our site for ongoing requirements.

Expert design and prototyping

Our in-house designers will assess the products you are shipping and create a bespoke solution optimised for your specific application.

Knowledge

Our packaging experts have detailed knowledge of medical, scientific, electronics, IT, aerospace, technology, and many other B2B applications and industries.

Damage prevention

Bespoke designs and free prototyping—which we can also drop-test—ensure that your packaging eliminates damage, costly returns, and customer disappointment.

Cost reduction

Besides preventing the costs associated with transit damage, you can benefit from strategies to reduce packing times, material use, recyclability, and more.

Highest quality

We manufacture and print (if required) your packaging at our state-of-the-art facility, allowing complete control over quality and lead times.

On time delivery

Ideally situated to serve Cambridge Science Parks, our fleet of vehicles and UK-wide network of warehouses enable us to deliver nationwide and deliver your packaging exactly when you need it.

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If your business uses or needs single-wall boxes, we are confident we can reduce your costs, improve the quality of your packaging, and prevent costly damage in transit. Please speak with one of our packaging experts about your single-wall cardboard boxes today.

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