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Why E-commerce Brands Rely on Single Wall Cardboard Boxes

Why every e-commerce brand uses single wall boxes and why you should too.

3 min readUpdated April 2025

Why e-commerce chooses single wall

Lightest corrugated option: lowest shipping weight
Adequate for 90%+ of e-commerce products: items under 15kg
Brandable: custom printing builds recognition
Recyclable: meets consumer expectations

Quick answer

Single wall boxes are the e-commerce default because they provide the best balance of protection, weight, cost, and brandability for items under 15kg. They are the lightest corrugated option (cheapest shipping). They protect adequately for 90%+ of online products. Custom printing adds brand presence at every delivery. They are fully recyclable, meeting consumer sustainability expectations. No other format offers this combination.

Key e-commerce benefits

Reduces carrier costs.

Efficient fulfilment.

Before assembly.

Universal compatibility.

Branding: printing or case study.

Branding opportunity

Every e-commerce delivery is a brand impression. Custom printed single wall boxes create recognition, improve unboxing experience, and drive repeat purchases. At 15-50p per box print premium, it is the highest-ROI branding investment for online sellers.

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Frequently asked questions

Best balance of protection, weight, cost, and brandability for under-15kg items.

For 90%+ of e-commerce products, yes.

Yes, custom printing from 500 boxes.

Yes, 100% kerbside recyclable.

Lighter weight means lower shipping costs.

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