Style & Assembly Guide

Choose The Right Packaging

With distinct styles available through our online Box Builder, we've created a comprehensive guide to make your packaging experience as seamless as possible. This guide not only offers step-by-step assembly instructions but also provides detailed information on selecting the right box style for your unique needs.

Our goal is to make the process of choosing and assembling the perfect packaging for your business simple and stress-free, ensuring you find the best solution to showcase your products with ease and confidence. We're here to support you every step of the way, so you can focus on what matters most—delighting your customers.

Regular Shipping Box (0201)

The Regular Slotted Box is the most common and versatile style for general shipping and storage needs. Featuring flaps on both the top and bottom that meet in the centre when closed, this box is designed to provide secure and reliable protection for a wide range of items. While these boxes are glued at the manufacturing joint, they require tape for secure closure both on the top and bottom.

The box is easy to assemble, requiring minimal effort. Ideal for a wide range of products, from small items to larger goods. The dimensions can be customised to fit different types of items. As a common box style, it is widely available and easily sourced, ensuring consistency and reliability in packaging solutions. Finally, this style provides good protection against impacts and stacking pressure, reducing the risk of damage to the contents during transportation.

The Regular Slotted Box is the most widely used carton style, designed for reliable general-purpose packaging, storage and shipping across a broad range of industries.

  • Manufactured from a single piece of corrugated cardboard with a glued joint.
  • Features top and bottom flaps that meet in the centre for secure carton closure.
  • Commonly used for shipping cartons, warehouse storage, moving boxes and eCommerce packaging.
  • Suitable for packaging a wide variety of products including retail goods, industrial parts, food products and household items.
  • Provides a strong and cost-effective packaging solution for everyday transport and storage requirements.
  • Designed for efficient stacking, palletising and freight handling.
  • Requires tape to securely seal both the top and bottom flaps during assembly.
Regular shipping boxes arrive flat with the glue flap pre-attached. To assemble, open the box to access the bottom flaps. Fold the shorter flaps inward at a 90° angle to partially close the bottom, then fold the longer flaps over them at the same angle to fully close it. Seal the bottom by taping along the seam. Repeat the process for the top flaps once you have packed your product inside. The box is now ready for use.

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Internal measurements in millimetres (mm) in Length x Width x Depth format.

Tuck in Tab Mailing Box (0427)

The Tuck in Tab Mailing Box features a tuck-in tab closure on one side, making it easy to open and close without the need for tape. This box is ideal for packaging small to medium-sized items, offering a secure and neat presentation. Its versatile design is perfect for retail products, gifts, and subscription boxes, ensuring your items are both protected and attractively displayed. Assembly is quick and straightforward.

The tuck-in tabs provide a snug and secure closure, minimising the risk of the box opening during transit and ensuring your contents remain protected. The design allows for quick and easy assembly without the need for additional tools or tape, streamlining the packing process. The clean and neat appearance of the tuck-in tab box gives a professional look, making it suitable for sending out products directly to customers.

The 0427 Tuck Mailer features a self-locking tuck-in tab closure, providing a secure and professional packaging solution without the need for tape or glue.

  • Manufactured from a single piece of corrugated cardboard with a fold-over mailer style design.
  • Features interlocking tuck tabs for quick assembly and easy opening and closing.
  • Commonly used for eCommerce orders, subscription boxes, gift packaging and retail presentation boxes.
  • Suitable for apparel, cosmetics, electronics, promotional products and small to medium-sized items.
  • Provides a clean and premium unboxing experience for branded packaging applications.
  • Designed to protect products during shipping while maintaining an attractive presentation.
  • Ships flat for efficient storage and is assembled quickly without additional packaging materials.
Tuck in tab mailing boxes arrive flat. To assemble, fold the shorter corner flaps inward at a 90° angle, then fold the width flaps at a 90° angles up and over them. Secure the sides closed by slotting into the pre-cut slots. Fold the lid panels at 90° angles. Secure the ear tabs into place by slotting down into the base of the box, they should fit snugly into the sides. Use tape for a security seal. The box is now ready for use.

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Internal measurements in millimetres (mm) in Length x Width x Depth format.

Half Slotted Box (0200)

The Half Slotted Box has one set of flaps making it ideal for serving as a tray for display purposes or as a protective lid over products. Constructed from a single piece of corrugated board, it is scored and slotted for easy assembly. While these boxes are glued at the manufacturing joint, they require tape for secure closure on the bottom flaps.

One set of flaps is present on the bottom or top, with the opposite side being completely open. This allows for easy loading and unloading of contents. The open end can be closed with a separate lid, providing flexibility depending on the product's needs.

The Half Slotted Box design features one set of flaps, making it ideal for use as a tray, display carton or protective lid for products during storage and transport.

  • Manufactured from a single piece of corrugated cardboard with a glued joint.
  • Features top flaps only, with the opposite side left open for easy product access.
  • Commonly used as produce trays, shelf-ready retail display trays, beverage trays, bakery and food transport trays, parts and component storage for warehouse picking and stock organisation.
  • Can be paired with a separate lid or used as a base tray for stacking and palletising.
  • Suitable for warehousing, logistics, food packaging and retail display applications.
  • Provides easy packing, product visibility and quick handling in high-volume environments.
  • Requires tape to securely seal the bottom flaps during assembly and transport.
Half-slotted boxes arrive flat with the glue flap pre-attached. To assemble, open the box to access the bottom flaps. Fold the shorter flaps inward at a 90° angle to partially close the bottom, then fold the longer flaps over them at the same angle to fully close it. Seal the bottom by taping along the seam. The box is now ready for use.

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Internal measurements in millimetres (mm) in Length x Width x Depth format.

Full Flap Slotted Box (0203)

Similar to the Regular Slotted Box, the Full Flap Box boasts extended flaps that overlap rather than meeting in the middle. This design is ideal for products necessitating extra strength and protection during shipping. While these boxes are glued at the manufacturing joint, they require tape for secure closure both on the top and bottom.

The full flaps provide extra cushioning and reinforcement, particularly at the edges and corners, making it ideal for shipping heavy or fragile products, especially those that require extra protection, such as electronics, glassware, or machinery parts. The design enhances the box’s stacking strength, allowing it to support more weight when stacked, which is essential for storage and shipping. The full flaps distribute the weight of the contents more evenly across the box, reducing the risk of punctures or damage during transit.

The Full Flap Box design features extended flaps that fully overlap, providing additional strength, cushioning and protection for heavier or more fragile products during storage and shipping.

  • Manufactured from a single piece of corrugated cardboard with a glued joint.
  • Top and bottom flaps fully overlap to create extra board thickness and improved stacking strength.
  • Commonly used for heavy products, fragile items, industrial parts, machinery components and export packaging.
  • Suitable for warehousing, freight, long-distance transport and high-stacking applications.
  • Provides added protection against impacts, compression and rough handling during transit.
  • Can help reinforce the centre of the carton where standard flaps would normally meet.
  • Requires tape to securely seal both the top and bottom flaps during assembly.
Full Flap Slotted boxes arrive flat with the glue flap pre-attached. To assemble, open the box to access the bottom flaps. Fold the shorter flaps on the bottom of the box inward at a 90° so they meet together in the middle, then fold the longer flaps over them at the same angle to fully close it. The longer flaps will overlap each other. Seal the bottom by taping along the seam. Repeat the same process to the top flaps after your product has been packed inside the box. The box is now ready for use.

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Internal measurements in millimetres (mm) in Length x Width x Depth format.

Five Panel Folder (0409)

The Five Panel Folder Wrap Box is a versatile and durable packaging solution designed to provide optimal protection. Its five-panel folder design wraps snugly around products, making it particularly well-suited for long items such as golf clubs, or thin items like picture frames and mirrors. Constructed from high-quality corrugated material, this box ensures your items remain secure during transit.

The five-panels securely wrap around your merchandise, providing excellent protection with overlapping panels that ensure a snug, reliable closure. Ideal for large, low-height products, these boxes are perfect for shipping and storing various flat or long items, including clothing, flooring, frames, and mirrors. Whether used for transportation, general shipping, or storage, they offer a versatile and dependable solution for safeguarding your products.

The 5PF Wrap Box is designed to wrap securely around long, narrow or flat products, providing added protection during storage and shipping. Its five-panel folder design creates a strong outer shell that helps minimise movement in transit.

  • One-piece folder-style carton with no glued joint.
  • Wraps fully around the product for a snug and secure fit.
  • Assembled and sealed with tape for secure transport and storage.
  • Commonly used for long, thin or flat items that require edge and surface protection.
  • Suitable for retail packaging, gift packs, branded boxes and promotional packs.
  • Can be used for Golf clubs and sporting equipment, long product kits and components, flat-packed items and narrow retail products.
  • Suitable for lmedium to heavy-duty shipping applications.
Five panel folders arrive flat. To assemble, start with the folding the corner panels at 90° angles, then fold the the length flaps at 90° angles. Use tape or staples to secure the inner corner flaps to the sides. Once the base is assembled, pack your product inside. Fold the lid at 90° angles, and close over the base. Seal by taping along the seams at each side. The box is now ready for use.

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Internal measurements in millimetres (mm) in Length x Width x Depth format.

One Piece Postal Mailer (0401)

The Postal Mailer Box is a single-piece packaging solution designed to securely wrap around and protect your items during transit. The extended flaps are scored, often at various heights, enabling them to wrap around and enclose the item securely within. Perfect for shipping thin items such as books, documents, and small electronics, this box offers excellent protection and a professional presentation. They require tape for secure closure.

The design includes flaps that fold over to provide a secure and snug closure, ensuring that contents are protected and do not shift during transit. Commonly used for flat or low-profile items such as apparel, brochures, printed materials and product kits. The flat, foldable design allows for efficient storage and transportation. It saves space in inventory and reduces shipping costs due to its compact profile when flat. Additionally, it offers a clean and polished look, making it ideal for sending documents, presentations, catalogues, brochures, and small products in a professional manner.

The design includes flaps that fold over to provide a secure and snug closure for: sending documents, presentations, catalogues, brochures and small products in a professional manner.

  • One-piece folder-style carton with no glued joint.
  • Wraps around the product and is usually closed with tape or glue.
  • Commonly used for flat or low-profile items such as apparel, brochures, printed materials and product kits.
  • Suitable for retail packaging, gift packs, branded boxes and promotional packs.
  • Can be used for light to medium eCommerce shipping.
  • Helps reduce empty space inside the box, which can support lower shipping costs.
  • Best suited to lighter products rather than heavy or bulky items.
Postal Mailer boxes arrive flat. To assemble fold along the pre-scored creases at 90° angles. Once your product is inside, seal the outside by taping along the seam. The box is now ready for use.

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Internal measurements in millimetres (mm) in Length x Width x Depth format.