Custom to Your Product
Packaging dimensions, board grade and structure planned around the product you need to pack.
The UK’s Specialist in Kraft Packaging
Custom Kraft Packaging & Printed Boxes
Craft Boxes specialises in custom kraft packaging and eco-friendly printed boxes while also manufacturing premium cardboard, corrugated, rigid and retail packaging for UK businesses.
Eco-Friendly
Material options
No Minimum Order
Order the quantity you need
Free Artwork Review
Files checked before production
UK-Wide Delivery
Reliable nationwide service
Packaging Made Practical
Custom Packaging Support From First Idea to Final Delivery
From choosing the right board and box style to artwork checks, sampling and production, we help UK businesses make confident packaging decisions without unnecessary complexity.
Discuss Your PackagingNo Minimum Orders
Order the quantity that suits your project, whether you need packaging for a small product launch, a growing business or a larger production run.
Artwork & Proofing Support
Your artwork is reviewed before production, with digital proofing used to confirm layout and print placement.
UK-Wide Delivery
Completed packaging is prepared for reliable delivery to businesses across the United Kingdom.
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Kraft Packaging Built Around Your Product
Explore natural kraft packaging for ecommerce, retail, gifting, food presentation and product delivery. Every format can be produced to your required size, print and structural specification.
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Featured Kraft Format
Custom Made
Ecommerce & Subscription
Kraft Mailer Boxes
Self-locking kraft mailers made for ecommerce, subscription products, presentation packs and direct-to-customer deliveries.
- Custom dimensions
- Inside and outside print
- No minimum order
Natural kraft board
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Gifting & Presentation
Kraft Gift Boxes
Natural presentation packaging for gifts, collections, promotional products and premium retail sets.
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Food & Takeaway
Kraft Food Boxes
Practical kraft formats for bakery products, takeaway meals, snacks, confectionery and food presentation.
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Delivery & Fulfilment
Kraft Shipping Boxes
Protective corrugated kraft packaging for product delivery, fulfilment, storage and distribution.
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Counter & Retail Display
Kraft Display Boxes
Retail-ready displays designed to organise, present and promote products at the point of sale.
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Branding & Presentation
Kraft Sleeve Boxes
Printed kraft sleeves and sleeve-and-tray formats for branded presentation without excess material.
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Packaging by Industry
Packaging Designed Around Your Industry
From food service and retail to cosmetics, ecommerce and gifting, we develop packaging around the practical demands of each market. Structure, material and print are selected to protect the product and support how it will be stored, displayed or delivered.
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Food Service & Retail
Food & Drink Packaging
Custom packaging for takeaway meals, bakery products, confectionery, beverages and retail food ranges. Available in kraft, food-safe cardboard and corrugated materials.
- Food-safe material options
- Grease-resistant coatings
- Custom printed presentation
Food-safe options available
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Cakes, Pastries & Baked Goods
Bakery Packaging
Protective boxes for cakes, pastries, donuts, cookies and other bakery products.
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Beauty, Skincare & Personal Care
Cosmetics & Beauty
Printed cartons, rigid boxes and inserts developed around beauty and personal-care products.
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Product Display & Presentation
Retail Packaging
Shelf-ready cartons, hanging boxes, sleeves and displays for branded retail products.
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Delivery, Subscription & Fulfilment
Ecommerce & Shipping
Mailers and shipping boxes made for protection, fulfilment and branded unboxing experiences.
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Clothing, Accessories & Fashion
Apparel Packaging
Folding cartons, mailers, gift boxes and tissue presentation for fashion and apparel products.
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Luxury Presentation & Gifting
Jewellery & Gifts
Premium rigid boxes, drawers, sleeves and inserts for jewellery, accessories and gift collections.
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Packaging Styles
Choose the Right Box Style for Your Product
Explore practical box structures for retail presentation, ecommerce delivery, food service, gifting and product protection. Every style can be customised by size, material, printing and finishing.
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Counter & Retail
Display Boxes
Shelf-ready structures for product organisation, visibility and point-of-sale presentation.
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Fulfilment & Distribution
Shipping Boxes
Corrugated packaging engineered for storage, fulfilment and product protection in transit.
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Luxury & Presentation
Rigid Boxes
Strong premium presentation boxes for gifting, product collections and high-value retail goods.
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Packaging Materials
Choose the Right Material for Performance & Presentation
The right board affects protection, print quality, presentation and cost. We help you compare kraft, cardboard, corrugated and specialist materials around your product and how it will be packed, displayed or sent.
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Natural, Versatile & Recyclable
Kraft Paper & Board
Kraft is the foundation of our packaging range. Its natural finish, reliable strength and flexible print performance make it suitable for ecommerce, food, gifting, retail and product presentation.
- Natural brown and white kraft
- Recycled and recyclable options
- Multiple weights and board grades
- Compatible with custom printing
Print Compatibility
Matched to Your Artwork
Surface colour and finish are considered before choosing the printing method.
Product Protection
Strength Selected Properly
Board weight and construction are based on product weight, handling and delivery.
Responsible Choices
Recycled & Certified Boards
Alternative materials can be recommended where they suit the intended box format.
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Printing & Finishing Options
Turn Plain Packaging into a Branded Experience
Select printing and finishing options around your artwork, material, order quantity and presentation goals. From simple kraft printing to detailed colour reproduction, foil, embossing and protective coatings, each specification is checked before production.
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Printed Packaging Example
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Exterior & Interior Branding
Make Every Visible Panel Part of the Brand
Add artwork to the outside, inside lid, base panels, sleeves and inserts to create a consistent presentation from shelf display to unboxing.
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Match Print and Finish to Your Quantity, Material and Budget
Discuss Your Specification
Send your artwork, required quantity, box style and preferred material. We will recommend a practical production method without adding finishes your packaging does not need.
Colour setup is reviewed around the chosen board surface and printing process.
Bleed, resolution, colour setup and dieline alignment are reviewed before approval.
Add branding, instructions or unboxing messages to the interior as well as the exterior.
Review artwork position and layout before your order moves into manufacturing.
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Our Packaging Process
From Packaging Idea to Finished Delivery
Every packaging order follows a clear route from initial requirements to final delivery. We review the structure, material, artwork and production specification at each stage so your boxes are manufactured around the product rather than adapted from a generic format.
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A Managed Packaging Journey
Clear Decisions at Every Stage
The process begins with your product and intended use. From there, we confirm the structure, material, print and finishing details before artwork approval and production. This reduces avoidable changes and keeps the final packaging aligned with the agreed specification.
Process Stages
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Artwork Review
Included
Approval Stage
Before Print
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Requirements
Share Your Product Details
Tell us the product dimensions, weight, required quantity, intended use, delivery method and any preferred packaging style.
- Product size and weight
- Order quantity
- Retail, food or ecommerce use
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Structure & Material
Review the Packaging Format
We assess the most suitable box structure, board grade and level of protection around how the product will be packed, handled and delivered.
- Box style selection
- Material recommendation
- Protection requirements
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Specification & Quote
Confirm the Complete Specification
Pricing is prepared around the agreed dimensions, material, quantity, print coverage and finishing requirements.
- Dimensions confirmed
- Print and finish selected
- Quotation issued
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Artwork & Proof
Check Artwork Before Production
Artwork is reviewed for bleed, resolution, colour setup and dieline alignment before a digital proof is sent for approval.
- Artwork file review
- Dieline placement
- Digital proof approval
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Manufacturing
Print, Cut and Finish the Packaging
The approved packaging moves through printing, die-cutting, creasing, folding, gluing and any selected finishing processes.
- Printing and colour control
- Cutting and conversion
- Finishing and assembly
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Quality Check & Delivery
Pack and Deliver the Finished Order
Finished boxes are checked against the approved specification, packed securely and prepared for delivery across the United Kingdom.
- Final quality inspection
- Secure order packing
- UK-wide delivery
Before Production Begins
Your Packaging Specification Is Confirmed Before Print
Nothing moves into production until the dimensions, material, artwork position, print method and finishing details have been reviewed. This gives you a clear approval point before manufacturing begins.
Artwork Checked
Resolution, bleed and alignment reviewed
Digital Proof
Layout approved before production
Made to Specification
Size, board and print confirmed
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Manufacturing Capabilities
Packaging Built Around Your Product, Brand and Production Requirements
From straightforward kraft cartons to more detailed structural packaging, each specification is planned around the product, presentation requirements, production quantity and how the finished packaging will be packed, displayed or delivered.
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Structural Packaging Design
Packaging Structures Developed Around the Product Inside
Dimensions, board thickness, folds, closures and internal fitments are considered around the physical product rather than selected from a fixed-size catalogue. This helps improve fit, presentation, protection and packing efficiency.
- Product-specific dimensions
- Folding and locking structures
- Inserts and internal fitments
- Packing and delivery review
Dimensions
Made to Product Size
Structure
Planned Around Use
Approval
Reviewed Before Production
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Dimensions
Custom Sizes
Length, width and depth are produced around the product to reduce movement, excess material and unnecessary void space.
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Board Specification
Material Selection
Kraft, cardboard, corrugated and rigid board selected around protection, print requirements and presentation.
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Print Production
Printing Technology
Digital, offset and flexographic production with CMYK, Pantone and white-ink options.
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Surface Enhancement
Premium Finishes
Foil, embossing, debossing, Spot UV and lamination selected where they add practical or visual value.
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Production Quantities
Flexible Order Volumes
Production options for launches, growing brands, seasonal demand and repeat packaging programmes.
Discuss Quantities
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Pre-Production
Artwork Support
Dielines, bleed, resolution, colour setup and artwork position checked before production approval.
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Fulfilment
UK-Wide Delivery
Finished packaging is packed securely and dispatched to businesses throughout the United Kingdom.
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Why Businesses Choose Craft Boxes
Packaging Designed Around How Your Product Is Sold
We do not begin with a generic box template. We begin with the product, its route to the customer and the practical demands the packaging must handle before recommending a structure, material or print method.
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Before Manufacturing Begins
6 Decisions
The Right Box Starts With The Right Questions
A product may need shelf presence, grease resistance, impact protection, premium presentation or lower shipping volume. Those requirements influence the finished specification before artwork reaches production.
Our role is to connect those details so the packaging works as one complete system rather than a collection of separate choices.
Tell us the product.
We help define the packaging.
Start With Your Requirements
Discuss Your Packaging Project
What This Approach Improves
Better decisions before production cost is committed
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Fit
More Suitable Dimensions
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Performance
Better Material Selection
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Approval
Fewer Avoidable Revisions
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Production
Clearer Manufacturing Brief
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Product
What Are You Packaging?
Product dimensions, weight, fragility, surface finish and storage conditions shape the initial box requirement.
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Application
How Will the Box Be Used?
Retail display, takeaway service, postal delivery and warehouse handling create different structural demands.
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Structure
Which Box Format Fits the Job?
Closure style, internal fit, inserts, assembly and packing speed are considered before the structural format is confirmed.
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Material
Which Board Gives the Right Performance?
Kraft, cardboard, corrugated or rigid board is selected around strength, print quality, presentation and environmental requirements.
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Branding
How Should the Packaging Represent the Brand?
Print coverage, colour accuracy, inside printing and finishes are reviewed in relation to the board and production quantity.
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Production Plan
A Clear Specification Before Manufacturing
The approved structure, material, artwork, quantity and delivery requirements are brought together into one production-ready specification.
Result
Packaging built around the product, not adapted
afterwards.
Packaging Advice & Resources
Practical Packaging Guidance Before Production Begins
Explore practical guidance covering box structures, materials, dimensions, printing and artwork preparation. These resources can help you prepare a clearer packaging brief before requesting a quotation.
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Featured Guide
8 Min Read
Packaging Planning
How to Choose the Right Packaging for Your Product
A practical guide to comparing structure, protection, material, presentation and delivery requirements before selecting a packaging format.
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Compare suitable box structures
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Select an appropriate board
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Plan printing and finishing
Selected Packaging Guides
Clear answers to common questions that arise during packaging planning.
Material Comparison
Kraft vs Corrugated Packaging
Compare board construction, strength, presentation and suitable applications.
Dimensions Guide
How to Measure a Box Correctly
Learn how to record length, width and depth for an accurate packaging quotation.
Board Strength
Understanding Board Thickness
See how product weight, board grade and flute profile affect packaging performance.
Printing Guide
Packaging Printing Methods Explained
Compare digital, offset and flexographic printing for different quantities and artwork.
Pre-Production Resource
View the Packaging Artwork Checklist
Browse by Topic
Find Guidance for Each Part of the Specification
Customer Reviews
Feedback From Businesses That Have Worked With Craft Boxes
Customers frequently mention helpful communication, dependable product quality, design support and delivery performance when describing their experience with our team.
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Fabulous support and communication from start to finish. Adam made the first experience of designing packaging feel much less daunting and remained helpful throughout the project.
Nothing was too much trouble. The customer was very pleased with both the finished product and its overall quality.
Competitive pricing and helpful customer service were supported by an order that was processed and shipped ahead of schedule.
The communication from the sales team, box quality and printed design colours all contributed to a result the customer was pleased with.
Frequently Mentioned
What Customers Value About the Experience
01CommunicationHelpful Project Support
02ManufacturingGood Box Quality
03PrintingWell-Matched Colours
04FulfilmentTimely Delivery
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Tell us about your product, required dimensions, quantity, preferred material and artwork status. We will review the details before preparing your quotation.