Outer liner
The external paper layer provides a smooth protective surface and helps the box resist everyday handling, marking and minor impacts.
Please note that all box dimensions quoted refer to the internal measurements of the box.
Please note that all box dimensions quoted refer to the internal measurements of the box.
Box Material Guide
Single Wall Cardboard – Standard Everyday Protection
Single Wall cardboard is a lightweight, practical and cost-effective corrugated material suitable for many everyday packaging requirements. It provides reliable protection for lighter products while helping businesses keep packaging weight, storage space and material costs under control.
What is Single Wall cardboard?
Single Wall cardboard is made from three layers of paper: an outer liner, one corrugated fluted layer and an inner liner. The curved fluting creates cushioning and rigidity while keeping the material relatively lightweight.
It is commonly used to manufacture made-to-measure shipping boxes, storage cartons and general-purpose packaging for products that do not require heavy-duty protection.
Why customers choose Single Wall
- Cost-effective for everyday packaging
- Lightweight and easy to handle
- Suitable for many lighter products
- Supplied flat to reduce storage space
- Available in made-to-measure sizes
- Suitable for storage, packing and distribution
- Uses less material than heavier board grades
How Single Wall cardboard is constructed
Each layer has a specific purpose in protecting the contents of the box.
Corrugated flute
The wave-shaped centre creates air spaces that provide cushioning, rigidity and resistance against compression.
Inner liner
The internal paper layer provides a clean surface around the product and helps complete the board’s structural strength.
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Key features and benefits
Single Wall is designed for customers who need reliable standard protection without unnecessary packaging weight.
Lightweight
The single fluted layer keeps the finished box lighter and easier to lift, carry, pack and transport.
Cost-effective
Single Wall generally uses less material than stronger board grades, making it an economical choice for suitable products.
Everyday protection
It offers practical protection against light compression, scuffing and normal movement during storage and delivery.
Space efficient
Boxes can be supplied flat, helping reduce the amount of storage space required before they are assembled.
Made to measure
A box manufactured around your product dimensions can improve fit, reduce empty space and limit unnecessary void filling.
Versatile
Single Wall can be used for shipping, storage, order fulfilment, retail packing and general business packaging.
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Single Wall is suitable for
- Lightweight and medium-sized products
- Clothing, textiles and soft goods
- Small retail and e-commerce orders
- Packaged household products
- Documents, printed materials and stationery
- Products that already have internal packaging
- Short-term storage and standard distribution
Consider a stronger material when
- The product is particularly heavy
- The contents are fragile or high value
- Boxes will be stacked several layers high
- The journey involves repeated handling
- The packaging may experience high compression
- The product requires long-term industrial storage
- The box is being used for demanding export shipments
Typical products packed in Single Wall boxes
Suitability depends on the complete box size, product weight, stacking conditions and how the parcel will be handled.
Clothing and textiles
Garments, uniforms, bedding and other soft products that do not need substantial impact protection.
Retail products
Smaller packaged items, accessories and products that already have their own retail packaging.
Printed materials
Catalogues, marketing materials, stationery and lightweight document packs.
Small e-commerce orders
Everyday online orders that require an appropriately sized outer shipping carton.
Household products
Lightweight homeware, plastic products and non-fragile accessories.
Internal packaging
Inner cartons, grouped products and boxes transported inside a stronger outer container.
Single Wall material overview
This simple overview can help you decide whether Single Wall is likely to be suitable for your packaging requirement.
Protection level
Standard everyday protection for suitable lighter products.
Construction
Two paper liners with one corrugated fluted layer.
Packaging weight
Relatively lightweight compared with stronger materials.
Typical use
E-commerce, storage, retail and general distribution.
How Single Wall compares with our other materials
Moving to a stronger material increases protection, compression resistance and suitability for heavier products.
| Material | Protection level | Best suited for | Relative weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Wall | Standard protection | Lighter products and everyday packaging | Lightweight |
| Double Wall | Stronger protection | Heavier goods, improved stacking and fragile products | Medium |
| Tuff Wall | Extra heavy-duty protection | Demanding industrial and distribution requirements | Heavy |
| QuadBoard | Maximum premium protection | Very heavy, valuable or highly demanding applications | Very heavy |
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When should you choose Single Wall?
Choose Single Wall when your product is relatively light, is not especially fragile and will be handled through a standard storage or delivery process.
It is particularly useful when keeping packaging cost and parcel weight under control is important.
What should you consider?
- The total packed weight of the box
- How fragile or valuable the contents are
- How many boxes will be stacked together
- The distance and method of transportation
- Whether internal protective packaging is being used
- The amount of handling during fulfilment and delivery
Single Wall cardboard questions
Common questions about choosing and using Single Wall packaging.
Is Single Wall cardboard strong?
Single Wall provides reliable standard protection for suitable
lighter products. Its suitability depends on the box dimensions,
packed weight, stacking conditions and delivery method.
Can Single Wall boxes be stacked?
They can be stacked when the box size, product weight and board grade
are appropriate. Double Wall or a heavier material may be more
suitable for higher stacks or heavier contents.
Is it suitable for shipping?
Yes. Single Wall is widely used for standard parcel shipping,
e-commerce fulfilment and distribution of lighter, non-fragile products.
Can it be made to a custom size?
Yes. Our Single Wall boxes can be made to measure around the
dimensions required for your product.
When should I choose Double Wall instead?
Double Wall should be considered for heavier products, fragile
contents, increased stacking, longer journeys or situations involving
more demanding handling.
Does Single Wall reduce parcel weight?
Its lighter construction can reduce packaging weight compared with
heavier board materials, provided it offers sufficient protection
for the product.
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