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 Corrugated cardboard is one of the most used materials in the world.  Considering the continued growth of online retail, it’s safe to assume that the popularity of cardboard boxes is here to stay! Cardboard boxes are a much-loved packaging material used by everyone, from large multibillion dollar e-commerce retailers to small Etsy shops! It’s the first product people think about when they say ‘packaging’. They have great versatility, to protect and ship your products and they can be recycled! This guide will cover everything you need to know about cardboard boxes, to learn what will best suit you and your business. But first, a history lesson… The history of cardboard boxes.   Corrugated paper was first invented in the 19th century as a means to reinforce top hats! The first pleated paper was patented in England in 1856 by Edward G. Healy and Edward E Allen. Almost two decades later, people started to use corrugated paper as a protective packaging material. Initi...

 Getting the size of your corrugated cartons right is important as it can have a knock-on effect across your supply chain from minimum order quantities, through to storage and customer experience. How to measure a corrugated box:  corrugated box dimensions are usually expressed as: Length (L) x Width (W) x Height (H). Length = the longest opening dimension Width = the shorted opening dimension Height = the dimension from the top of the opening to the base of the box (sometimes referred to as depth). We always recommend measuring corrugated boxes in inches. For example: 12” x 10” x 8”.   The cardboard boxes you choose should accommodate the range of product you stock – from the smallest item to the largest – as well as any protective packaging (e.g. bubble wrap or paper cushioning) you’ll need for shipping. What are corrugated boxes made from? Most corrugated boxes used for shipping products are made from corrugated cardboard. This type of corrugated is made fr...