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At Mailcoms, we provide an extensive selection of high-quality packaging supplies & materials that are designed to meet the needs of all businesses of all sizes. From protective materials to the mailing essentials, our packaging solutions ensure that your items are securely packed and professionally presented.
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What are packaging supplies?
Packaging supplies refers to a wide range of materials used to pack, protect, and secure items for delivery. These materials are essential for ensuring that products are safely delivered to customers and transported between locations without damage. Packaging supplies vary depending on the size, shape, and fragility of the items being packed, and they are used in various industries, including eCommerce, retail, manufacturing, and logistics.
Businesses across the UK use packaging supplies & materials every day to despatch goods in the post to their customers & clients. But the type of packaging used requires a lot of thought so that goods arrive safe and the cost to your business is at a minimum.
There are a lot of different packaging supplies available for your business including cardboard boxes, mailing bags, carrier bags and packaging tapes. Find out more about all of these and more by reading below.
What type of packaging supplies does my business need?
The packaging supplies and materials that your business requires will depend entirely on the item (or items) being sent. Cardboard boxes, mailing bags & packaging tapes are some of our most popular supplies that are used, but depending on what you send, an alternative type of packaging may be more suitable.
For example if you are sending more fragile items, we would advise that you protect your goods in bubble wrap or inflatable packaging, whilst using a strong box and using “Handle With Care” tape to help protect your item from damage and miss use.
If you are unsure on what kind of packaging you will need, please call our team on 01543 572 776 and explain your requirements. Our team will be more than happy to help and we will help you find the most suitable and cost effective packaging item(s) for you.
Why choose Mailcoms packaging supplies?
When it comes to packaging supplies, Mailcoms is your trusted partner for quality, affordability, and reliability. We offer a wide range of products to meet all your packaging needs, ensuring your items are always securely packed and professionally presented. With competitive prices, and fast, free UK delivery available, we make it easy for businesses of all sizes to stay stocked with the best packaging solutions. Take a look at the reasons why you should choose Mailcoms as your supplier of packaging.
Durability & security
Our packaging supplies are manufactured from high-quality materials, ensuring your goods are always protected during transit.
Comprehensive Range
We stock everything you need for your packaging requirements, including mailing bags, void fill, cardboard boxes, and packaging tape
Competitive Pricing
We offer affordable and competitive prices on all our packaging products, ensuring you get value for money without compromising on quality.
Free delivery available
Enjoy fast and free delivery across the UK which is available on all packaging orders over £100.
Benefits of using packaging supplies
Using the right packaging supplies is essential for protecting your products and ensuring they reach their destination safely. Whether you’re shipping fragile items or bulky goods, proper packaging helps prevent damage, enhances your brand’s professionalism, and can even reduce shipping costs. With a variety of packaging solutions available, you can find the perfect packaging supply to suit your business needs while ensuring customer satisfaction. Take a look at the benefits of using packaging supplies below:
Sustainability
With our eco-friendly packaging options, businesses can reduce their environmental footprint while still maintaining effective protection for their products.
Convenience
Packaging simplifies the storage, handling, and transport of products, making operations smoother and more efficient.
Cost Efficiency
Proper packaging reduces the risk of damaged goods, which lowers the chances of returns, replacements, and lost revenue.
Protection
Packaging safeguards items from damage during shipping, handling, and storage, ensuring they reach their destination intact.
Types of packaging supplies & materials
Packaging comes in many forms, with each type of packaging designed to serve a different purpose based on the item being shipped or stored. From protective cushioning for fragile items to sturdy boxes for larger shipments, choosing the right packaging materials is crucial for ensuring your products arrive safely and securely. Understanding the different types of packaging supplies available can help you select the best options for your business needs. Take a look at the range available to you below:
Royal Mail postal cardboard boxes
Almost all of our postal cardboard boxes can be defined via the Royal Mail PiP sizes of Large Letter, Small Parcel & Medium Parcel. All of our cardboard boxes will deliver consistent & reliable performance and offer great protection to the goods you are sending. Cardboard boxes is one packaging supply that almost every business will have sent (or received) at some point.
Cardboard boxes are ideal for sending almost any item, and our extensive range of boxes has multiple box types & sizes available to you to help suit the item(s) you wish to send. This includes telescopic boxes, picture frame boxes, e-commerce boxes and more.
Our cardboard boxes can be easily defined as a Single Wall Cardboard Box or a Double Wall Cardboard Box. A single wall box uses a single wall of corrugated cardboard whereas a double wall box uses 2 layers of corrugated cardboard.
Large Letter Boxes
Large Letter boxes are designed for any business looking for a cardboard box that falls into the Royal Mail Large Letter category.
The maximum dimensions you have for a Royal Mail large letter parcel box is 35.3cm x 25cm x 2.5cm (353mm x 250mm x 25mm) with the maximum weight being 750g.
Small Parcel Boxes
Small Parcel boxes are designed for any business looking for a cardboard box that falls into the Royal Mail Small Parcel category.
The maximum dimensions you have for a Royal Mail small parcel parcel box is 45cm x 35cm x 16cm (450mm x 350mm x 160mm) with the maximum weight being 2 Kg.
Medium Parcel Boxes
Medium Parcel boxes are designed for any business looking for a cardboard box that falls into the Royal Mail Medium Parcel category.
The maximum dimensions you have for a Royal Mail medium parcel parcel box is 61cm x 46cm x 46cm (610mm x 460mm x 460mm) with the maximum weight being 20 Kg.
Eco-friendly & sustainable packaging
We are committed to sustainability and as such Mailcoms can offer a wide range of eco-friendly packaging items that will help support your environmentally friendly choices.
Our eco-friendly packaging supplies are designed to minimize environmental impact whilst also providing a reliable and functional packaging solution to fit your business needs & requirements.
From recycled cardboard boxes to compostable mailing bags, we prioritize materials that are recyclable, biodegradable, or made from renewable resources. Reduce your waste and contribute to a greener future today.
Gift packaging
Looking for a more luxury or attractive looking piece of packaging that will make an instant impact upon your customers? If so then our gift packaging range of supplies & materials may be just what you are after.
Whether you operate in the gift industry or not, using gift packaging is a great simple way to make your brand more recognisable whilst improving the customer experience.
Our gift packaging items are available in various sizes, styles, and colors to suit different occasions and preferences.
Mailing bags
Our mailing bags, also known as mailing sacks or postal bags, are a opaque, lightweight and waterproof packaging solution that are designed to offer added protection to the items they are carrying. They are designed to comply with the Royal Mail PiP sizes and offer consistent & reliable protection.
Ideal for sending a range of items such as items of clothing, office supplies, books & textile based items. Mailing bags come with an easy to use peel & seal stripe and are suitable for all types of business needs.
Our high quality mailing bags are available as standard polythene mailing bags, heavy duty polythene mailing bags, paper mailing bags and more, whilst also being available in multiple size options.
Packaging tape & dispensers
A widely used packaging supply that is used in the UK is packaging tape. It is the perfect solution for sealing cardboard boxes and packages to ensure items are secure during transit.
We have packaging tape available in universal brown or clear tapes for your standard every day packaging. We have packaging tape available to instruct couriers that items need to be handled carefully with our warning printed tapes. We also have eco-friendly packaging tapes if you wanted to use a environmentally friendly solution with our paper kraft tapes.
All of our tapes can also be used with our tape dispensers & guns to help you quickly, easily & securely package all your items.
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Paper carrier bags
Our paper carrier bag range of supplies are designed to keep your costs down whilst being more environmentally friendly. Paper carrier bags are perfect for a retailer or takeaway restaurant whom provide bags to their customers after purchasing.
Most of our paper carrier bags are general purpose, gusseted and block bottomed paper bags available in white or brown colour options.
These high quality paper bags are available as tape handle paper bags, twist handle paper bags, paper mailing bags and paper stand-up pouches and are all available in multiple size & pack options.
Book mailers
Looking for the perfect packaging solution to package your books, magazines or other similar sized items? If so then a book mailer is exactly what you require. Book mailers are specifically designed to help protect books, brochures and comics during transit.
Book mailers are designed differently to cardboard boxes, as such they offer corner edge protection & extra cushioning to ensure items are properly protected. They are designed to comply with the Royal Mail PiP sizes and offer consistent & reliable protection.
These high quality cardboard book mailers are available as book & magazine wrap mailers, twist wrap mailers and capacity book mailers and are all available in multiple size & pack options.
Inflatable air packaging
Inflatable air cushion packaging is a packaging solution that is used to protect your fragile items such as electronics, ceramics, bottles & pharmaceuticals during transit.
To use this type of packaging the user will pump up the air cushions with a inflation pump and then insert their goods to protect them.
The air cushions, pillows and pouches absorb any shock they come into contact with once inflated which is how they massive reduce the risk of damage when goods are being handled.
All-in-one packaging kits
If you are looking to save money on your packaging then look no further than our unique packaging kits. Our all-in-one packaging kits combine multiple products into one, at a fraction of the price when buying individually.
Currently we can offer a wide range of bottle packaging kits which, based on your personal preference of packaging, allows you to securely package all of your glass bottles (or other shaped items). Take a look and see if we can assist you.
Frequently asked packaging supplies questions
Mailcoms can currently supply you with a wide range of different mailing supplies, shipping supplies and packaging supplies to assist you with protecting your sent goods. Some of the items we can provide include:
- Air cushion packaging for protecting your more delicate items.
- Single wall cardboard boxes or double wall cardboard boxes to give your items more protection during transit.
- Packaging tape to help secure your boxes and sent goods.
- Bubble wrap & stretch wrap to give your items more protection and cushioning.
- A wide range of brown & white cardboard boxes to give your packaging a more premium look and feel.
This will depend on many factors including the size & weight of the items being sent as well as how fragile the item is – the last thing we want is your goods to be broken during transit. If you are unsure on what kind of packaging you will need, please call our team on 01543 572 776 and explain your requirements. Our team will be more than happy to help and we will help you find the most suitable and cost effective packaging item(s) for you.
Each item that we supply does have the Royal Mail pip (Pricing in Proportion) category that it fits into where applicable. We’ve created some of our most popular Royal Mail large letter, Royal Mail small parcel and Royal Mail medium parcel options into handy categories to make it easier for you to find your ideal solution.
Unfortunately a big problem that exists is breakages to goods during transit. This is an issue out of our control, but there are things you can do to prevent this from happening or reducing the likelihood of it happening. We have many protective packaging solutions available including protective envelopes, bubble wrap & double wall cardboard boxes to help offer more protection to your goods. If you’re not sure what shipping goods are best suited to your needs, just call us on 01543 572 776 and our team will be happy to advise you.
A term you may keep seeing on our packaging supplies products is “corrugated cardboard”. Corrugated cardboard is corrugated fiberboard and it is manufactured by gluing a flat sheet of paper to a corrugated fluted sheet of paper. This kind of cardboard can be manufactured to safely transport a wide variety of items of different size, card thickness and colour.
We can supply both single wall and double wall cardboard boxes – but what is the difference exactly? A single wall cardboard box is the most common type of cardboard box. They consist of one fluted medium piece of cardboard between two sheets of linerboard.
A double wall cardboard box however is thicker and therefore stronger meaning they can hold larger items more securely. They consist of two fluted medium pieces of cardboard sandwiched between three sheets of linerboard.
A Royal Mail Large Letter box includes boxes and parcels measuring no more than 353mm x 250mm x 25mm (35.3cm x 25cm x 2.5cm). A small parcel postal box can also weigh no more than 750g. View our range of Royal Mail Large Letter cardboard boxes here.
A Royal Mail Small Parcel box includes boxes and parcels measuring no more than 450mm x 350mm x 160mm (45cm x 35cm x 16cm). A small parcel postal box can also weigh no more than 2 Kg. View our range of Royal Mail Small Parcel cardboard boxes here.
A Royal Mail Medium Parcel box includes boxes and parcels measuring no more than 610mm x 460mm x 460mm (61cm x 46cm x 46cm). A medium parcel postal box can also weigh no more than 20 Kg. View our range of Royal Mail Medium Parcel cardboard boxes here.
Yes we do. Here at Mailcoms we can supply you with a wide range of different eco-friendly and environmentally friendly packaging solutions. All of our eco-friendly packaging range can be recycled and the majority is even manufactured from environmentally friendly and recycled materials. Currently our range consists of bubble lined mailers, cardboard boxes & cartons, postal tubes, paper bags and air packaging.
Yes we do. Here at Mailcoms we can supply you with a wide range of different book packaging solutions to suit your needs. Our book packaging range is perfect for packaging & protecting books, magazines, DVDs and many other items of similar shapes & sizes. Our current range consists of capacity book mailers, book wrap mailers, magazine wrap mailers and twist wrap mailers.
