The Packaging Blog

Here we feature how-to-guides and informative articles created to help internet retailers get the most out of their ecommerce packaging. From bespoke printed shipping envelopes and book wraps, guides on sustainable tape and the latest ecommerce packaging print design trends across different industries.

Ecommerce Packaging

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BP555 Gummed Paper Tape Dispenser - Product Overview
The Better Packages BP555 is a fully electric gummed paper tape dispenser trusted across industrial and ecommerce operations. Built for long-term reliability, it stands out...

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E-commerce Packaging for Fragile Products
In the world of e-commerce, where the click of a button can send a delicate item on a journey of a thousand miles, the importance...

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Supplier Diversification: the Key to Speeding up Warehouse Fulfilment
What is supplier diversification and how can it work for you in terms of speeding up fulfilment in your warehouse?

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Unboxing Experiences

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Packaging can be theatre, it can create a story.
Discover the art of creating a theatrical story through ecommerce packaging.

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Good Mess - Custom Paper Tape for an Ethical Food Brand on a Mission
Eat Good Mess is a family-owned bakery promoting health through diet changes and offering custom-printed, eco-friendly tape to elevate their unboxing experience.

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Branded Water Activated Packaging Tape - Security & Style
In this article, we zero in on water activated tape (WAT) which is easy to use, strong and durable. We’ll take a closer look at why it's...

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Packaging Knowledgebase

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How to Securely Wrap a Pallet by Hand: A Step-by-Step Guide
Wrapping a pallet securely by hand is a critical skill for ensuring goods are transported safely and without damage. Follow these seven simple steps to...

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Case Study: Crust King - Tough Packaging for a Tough Product
Who They Are Crust King is on a mission to help people make restaurant-quality pizza at home—without the need for specialist equipment. Their flagship product,...

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The Benefits of Supplier Consolidation in Ecommerce Packaging Supply Chain (GNFR)
In the fast-paced world of eCommerce, an efficient packaging supply chain is critical for maintaining operational success and cost control. However, many businesses grapple with...

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Carl Bovis Photography - Book Wraps for Beautiful Wildlife Photography
Carl Bovis is a Somerset-based wildlife photographer, best known for his stunning bird photography captured in and around the marshes and nature reserves of the...

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How to use Bubble Wrap
Bubble wrap is a versatile and fun packaging material that can be used for more than just protecting fragile items during shipping. Whether you are...

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Saving Money with Packaging

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Handle With Care: How to Ship Fragile Items
As an ecommerce business, you have to ensure that what you’re sending out gets to your customers undamaged and uncontaminated. After all, if a product...

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Five ways vinyl tape will make your business money
In our five ways series we cut to the chase and look at the reasons why buying just one of our products can save you...

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How to Save Money on Shipping: Carrier Tariffs, Royal Mail & More
If, when it comes to getting your products out to customers, you’re a fan of Royal Mail , then, as an e-commerce business, you have the ability...

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Water Activated Tape & Dispensers - Saving You Time & Money
If you're looking for a more efficient and cost‑effective way to secure your packages, water activated tape and its dispensers are the solution for you....

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How to Reduce Void Fill Consumption
In the quest to maintain the security and safety of any product that is going to be shipped, many packaging and shipping companies believe that...

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All About Boxes

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Choosing The Best Packaging for International Shipping
updated 10/6/2025 An ecommerce business which has enjoyed success at home might start to think about potential next steps. And spreading its wings by expanding...

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Tape or Strapping: Choosing the Best for your Cardboard Boxes
Traditionally, tape is big in the world of packaging. It’s used, of course, to construct and seal cardboard boxes before they are shipped off to...

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How to Choose the Right Cardboard Boxes for Shipping
Discover essential tips on selecting cardboard boxes for shipping. Learn about international considerations, heavy item packaging, and tariffs. Find the perfect box today!

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Company News

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Paper Price Increases Add Pressure to UK Packaging Costs
With paper prices climbing and supply volatility increasing in 2025, here’s what’s changing and what to watch for.

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Accessibility Improvements to our Website
Updated May 2nd 2025 - image to be updated Supporting those less abled in our society is a topic that is close to our heart...

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Celebrate Record Store Day 2025 with 25% Off Vinyl Record Packaging
Record Store Day lands on Saturday 12th April 2025, a celebration of independent music shops, exclusive pressings, and everything vinyl. To mark the occasion, we’re...

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