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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
Custom kraft mailer boxes, folding cartons and premium printed packaging displayed in a studio setting
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 Packaging

Custom to Your Product

Packaging dimensions, board grade and structure planned around the product you need to pack.

No 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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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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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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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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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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Custom printed kraft packaging showing exterior and interior branding
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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.

Exterior print Interior print Custom colour
Need a Recommendation? Match Print and Finish to Your Quantity, Material and Budget

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.

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Colour Accuracy CMYK & Pantone Support

Colour setup is reviewed around the chosen board surface and printing process.

Artwork Review Files Checked Before Production

Bleed, resolution, colour setup and dieline alignment are reviewed before approval.

Full Coverage Inside & Outside Printing

Add branding, instructions or unboxing messages to the interior as well as the exterior.

Production Approval Digital Proof Before Printing

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 06 Artwork Review Included Approval Stage Before Print
01
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
02
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
03
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
04
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
05
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
06
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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02
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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03
Board Specification

Material Selection

Kraft, cardboard, corrugated and rigid board selected around protection, print requirements and presentation.

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04
Print Production

Printing Technology

Digital, offset and flexographic production with CMYK, Pantone and white-ink options.

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05
Surface Enhancement

Premium Finishes

Foil, embossing, debossing, Spot UV and lamination selected where they add practical or visual value.

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06
Production Quantities

Flexible Order Volumes

Production options for launches, growing brands, seasonal demand and repeat packaging programmes.

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07
Pre-Production

Artwork Support

Dielines, bleed, resolution, colour setup and artwork position checked before production approval.

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08
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
01 Fit More Suitable Dimensions
02 Performance Better Material Selection
03 Approval Fewer Avoidable Revisions
04 Production Clearer Manufacturing Brief
01
Product

What Are You Packaging?

Product dimensions, weight, fragility, surface finish and storage conditions shape the initial box requirement.

Dimensions Weight Protection
02
Application

How Will the Box Be Used?

Retail display, takeaway service, postal delivery and warehouse handling create different structural demands.

Retail Ecommerce Food Service
03
Structure

Which Box Format Fits the Job?

Closure style, internal fit, inserts, assembly and packing speed are considered before the structural format is confirmed.

Box Style Inserts Assembly
04
Material

Which Board Gives the Right Performance?

Kraft, cardboard, corrugated or rigid board is selected around strength, print quality, presentation and environmental requirements.

Kraft Corrugated Rigid Board
05
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.

CMYK Pantone Finishes
06
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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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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Nothing was too much trouble. The customer was very pleased with both the finished product and its overall quality.

Louise United Kingdom
Product and Quality

Competitive pricing and helpful customer service were supported by an order that was processed and shipped ahead of schedule.

Nephferti Andrews United Kingdom
Service and Delivery

The communication from the sales team, box quality and printed design colours all contributed to a result the customer was pleased with.

Krystal B. United Kingdom
Print and Communication
Frequently Mentioned

What Customers Value About the Experience

01 Communication Helpful Project Support
02 Manufacturing Good Box Quality
03 Printing Well-Matched Colours
04 Fulfilment Timely Delivery
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Discuss Your Box Requirements With Our Team

Tell us about your product, required dimensions, quantity, preferred material and artwork status. We will review the details before preparing your quotation.

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Knowledge Centre

What to Know Before Ordering Custom Packaging

Find straightforward answers about minimum quantities, bespoke dimensions, kraft materials, printing, artwork, samples, production times and delivery across the UK.

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Common Ordering Questions

Answers From Our Packaging Team

10 Topics
01 What is your minimum order quantity?

Minimum quantities depend on the box style, dimensions, material and printing method. Digitally printed cartons can often be produced in shorter runs, while offset, flexographic and specialist finished packaging usually becomes more practical at higher quantities.

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02 Can you manufacture boxes in bespoke sizes?

Yes. Custom packaging can be manufactured around your required internal length, width and depth. We also consider the product weight, clearance, protection and packing method when planning the finished dimensions.

03 Which kraft packaging materials are available?

Options include natural kraft paperboard, kraft corrugated board, recycled-content boards and white-lined kraft grades. The right choice depends on the required strength, print coverage, finish and whether the packaging is intended for retail, shipping or food service.

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04 Do you offer samples or packaging prototypes?

Sample options vary by project. An unprinted structural sample can be useful for checking size, fit and assembly, while a printed prototype can help review artwork placement and presentation before a larger production run.

05 Can you help with artwork and dielines?

Yes. We can provide a dieline for the approved box structure and review supplied artwork for bleed, safe areas, resolution, colour setup, fonts and panel alignment before printing.

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06 Which printing methods can be used on kraft boxes?

Depending on the board, artwork and order quantity, kraft packaging can be printed digitally, by offset lithography or flexographically. CMYK, Pantone colours and simple one-colour printing can all be considered.

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07 Do you offer FSC-certified and recycled materials?

FSC-certified and recycled-content materials can be offered where they are suitable for the packaging structure and application. Availability can depend on the required board grade, thickness, quantity and production method.

08 How long does custom packaging production take?

Lead times begin after the specification, artwork and proof have been approved. Production duration varies according to box style, quantity, printing, finishing and current manufacturing capacity. Your expected schedule will be confirmed before the order proceeds.

09 Can every part of the packaging be customised?

The dimensions, structure, board, print coverage, inside printing, inserts, windows and finishes can all be reviewed as part of the specification. Suitability depends on the box format, material and production quantity.

10 Do you deliver custom boxes throughout the UK?

Yes. We arrange delivery to businesses across the UK. Delivery requirements, packing format, number of cartons or pallets and access considerations should be discussed when the quotation is prepared.

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