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Strong
Corrugated Cardboard
Fluted middle layer for strength and cushioning. Ideal for mailer boxes, shipper cartons, and any product that needs extra protection during delivery.
Custom Cardboard Packaging
Explore Our Premium Packaging Options
Mix and match materials, printing methods, inks, finishes, and add-ons to build packaging that feels completely on-brand. Start with the material, then move through print and finishing to see what fits your product best.
Eco
Natural Brown Kraft
Rustic, uncoated look that feels honest and sustainable. Great for bakery, subscription boxes, and earthy lifestyle brands that want a natural tone.
Premium
SBS / Bleach Card
Bright white, smooth surface for sharp printing and rich colors. Perfect for cosmetic cartons, medicine boxes, and premium retail packaging.
Luxury
Black Kraft / Black Card
Deep matte black stock that pairs beautifully with metallic foil. Best for luxury rigid boxes, apparel packaging, and special gift sets.
Flexible
Digital Print
Great for smaller quantities, seasonal packaging, or designs that change often. Fast setup with strong color output and no plate costs.
Classic
Offset Print
Industry standard for high-volume packaging. Ideal when you need consistent Pantone colors and the most economical cost per unit at scale.
Spot effects
Scodix Enhancement
Digital enhancement that adds raised UV, textures, and metallic-style effects to selected areas, creating a premium, touchable finish.
Gloss
UV Print
Cured with UV light for instant drying and strong color density. Works well when you need vibrant prints on coated boards.
Standard
CMYK Process Inks
Ideal for photography, gradients, and detailed artwork. Most packaging projects start here before adding special colors or finishes.
Branding
Pantone Spot Inks
Used when color accuracy is critical. Pantone inks lock in signature brand colors across different print runs and materials.
Bold
Screen Printing
Screen printing lays down a thicker layer of ink, creating vibrant solid colors and strong opacity. Best for bold logos, solid shapes, and designs that must pop even on darker materials.
Eco
Soy / Vegetable Inks
Lower-VOC options that support more sustainable packaging. Often paired with kraft stocks and minimalist designs.
Matte
Matte Lamination
Gives packaging a smooth, elegant feel with reduced shine. A favourite for luxury, cosmetic, and tech products.
Gloss
Gloss Lamination
Adds shine and extra ink protection. Works well for bold colors, retail shelves, and youth-focused brands.
Tactile
Soft-Touch Coating
Creates a velvety, rubberised feel that makes customers want to hold the box longer. Ideal for high-end unboxing experiences.
Highlight
Spot Gloss UV
High-gloss UV applied only to selected areas like logos or patterns, so they catch the light without making the whole box shiny.
Luxury
Foil Stamping
Metallic foil pressed into the board for instant shelf impact. Great for logos, borders, and badges on gift, cosmetic, and rigid boxes.
Raised
Embossing
Embossing lifts selected artwork from the surface, giving logos, patterns, and brand marks a premium 3D raised effect that customers can feel instantly.
Depth
Debossing
Debossing presses artwork into the board, forming an elegant recessed impression. Works beautifully for minimalist luxury packaging and fine-detail branding.
Windows
Die-Cut Windows
Custom window shapes let customers see the product before they buy. Can be left open or backed with clear PET where needed.
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UK-Made Cardboard Packaging for All Industries
Cardboard isn’t just the workhorse of packaging — it’s the canvas brands use to protect, present, and ship their products. At Healey Packaging, we work with UK businesses of all sizes, from startups ordering their first small cardboard packaging runs to manufacturers needing wholesale cardboard packaging for national distribution.
Our role is simple: build packaging that performs in the real world. Strong enough to protect fragile goods, stylish enough to carry your brand story, and versatile enough to cover everything from large packaging boxes for shipping to custom cardboard packaging boxes for retail display.
Corrugated, White, & Brown Cardboard Options
Cardboard is still the go-to choice for most businesses, and for good reason. It’s tough, adaptable, and cost-effective. Corrugated grades handle shipping demands, while lighter single-wall boards are often enough for sleeves or smaller retail packs. Some clients lean towards brown cardboard packaging for a simple, natural feel. Others prefer white cardboard packaging when they want clean branding or bold print to stand out.
Price is always on the table. Many buyers come to us asking for “cheap cardboard packaging,” and that usually means finding smart ways to keep costs down without sacrificing performance. Adjusting board weight, fine-tuning dimensions, or changing coatings often does the trick — you save money, but the packaging still does its job properly.
Find Your Perfect Cardboard Packaging Match
Not every product calls for the same kind of box. A bakery selling cupcakes won’t need the same structure as a cosmetics brand launching a luxury line, and neither has the same priorities as a warehouse moving bulk goods. That’s why our range of bespoke cardboard packaging boxes covers multiple styles, sizes, and finishes — each designed for specific use cases. Below are some of the most requested formats we make for UK businesses.
Printed Cardboard Packaging
A plain box fades into the background — print makes it memorable. From bold retail graphics to subtle logo foiling, our branded cardboard packaging lets your brand speak without overcomplicating the design.
Cardboard Tube Packaging
Think beyond posters. Tubes are a favourite for whisky bottles, teas, and beauty products. They feel sturdy in the hand, travel well, and double up as a neat gift pack.
Cardboard Sleeve Packaging
When you want branding without a full carton, cardboard sleeve packaging slips around jars, trays, or products neatly. Cost-effective, lightweight, and great for eco-conscious brands.
Large & Small Cardboard Packaging Boxes
From large cardboard packaging boxes used for storage and shipping to small cardboard packaging designed for retail or subscription items, we size everything to fit your exact product dimensions.
FSC, ISO & Food-Safe Cardboard Box Packaging
We’re not just box makers — we’re problem solvers. Over the last 10+ years, Healey Packaging has produced thousands of runs for industries as varied as food, cosmetics, electronics, and gifting. Our cardboard packaging boxes manufacturers team ensures every batch goes through checks for durability, print clarity, and compliance with UK/EU packaging safety standards.
- FSC®-certified boards available for sustainable brands.
- Food-contact safe coatings where required.
- ISO-certified facilities ensuring consistency in every run.
Cardboard Boxes That Cut Costs & Build Brands
Cardboard packaging isn’t just about getting products from A to B. For most UK companies, it’s the balance of cost, protection, and branding that makes it such a reliable choice. Whether you’re shipping in bulk, selling in retail, or building a branded gifting experience, cardboard adapts without blowing the budget. Here’s how businesses across different sectors put it to work:
Protection Meets Branding
Cardboard packaging isn’t just a shell — it stops returns, reduces damage in transit, and doubles as a billboard for your logo.
Cost and Scale
You can order cardboard package in bulk if you need thousands, or keep it light with a smaller run to test a new product. Either way, you’re not stuck holding more stock than you can use.
Adaptable to Every Market
Whether it’s a black packaging for premium electronics, a cardboard gift box for events, or cardboard packaging with sleeves for food, the material adapts easily to any sector.
FAQs on Cardboard Packaging
Can I order cardboard packaging in bulk?
Yes, you can. Many of our UK clients buy wholesale cardboard packaging for distribution or shipping. We’ll advise on board grades and sizes so you don’t end up overpaying for materials you don’t need.
Do you supply eco-friendly cardboard packaging?
We do. Most runs now use FSC®-certified or recycled stock, and coatings can be water-based. If you’re aiming for plastic-free, we’ll recommend the most practical alternatives.
What sizes are available?
There isn’t a fixed chart — we cut to your product’s dimensions. That might mean a slim carton for cosmetics, a sleeve for food trays, or large cardboard packaging boxes for storage and delivery.
Can the boxes be branded?
Of course. Offset or digital print works for most runs, and finishes like foil or embossing are available. We’ll show proofs or mock-ups before production so you know what the end result looks like.
Who usually orders cardboard packaging?
It’s across the board: bakeries and food producers, e-commerce stores, cosmetics brands, even event companies that need branded cartons for giveaways.
