Film
PE/PO virgin compound
The base film for standard courier bags. New material, never regrind, so print stays clear and gauge stays even.
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Materials
Materials and finishes we run
Every film, board and finish on this page is one we stock and run today. Where a number depends on your spec, we quote it against your job instead of guessing.
Mailer films and papers
For mailers
Made in our film plant.
Film
Embossed alloy film
A textured surface on a virgin PE base. Our strongest courier film, rated at 1.5 times standard PE tensile strength.
Film
Co-extruded film
Several layers bonded to a bubble cushion for protective mailers. Resists tears and punctures in balance.
Paper
Brown kraft
A natural kraft face over a PE bubble lining. Warm and plain, and it needs separating at end of life.
Paper
White kraft
A bleached kraft face that carries full-colour print for beauty and cosmetics parcels.
Film
Aluminised film
Metallised film with a reflective surface that bounces back heat and catches the eye.
Film
Pearl film
A pearlescent film with a soft sheen, at a lower cost than foil lamination.
Film
Biodegradable film
A degradable compound, with its certificate supplied for every batch.
Box boards
For boxes
Printed and formed in our print house.
Board
Greyboard and art paper
A thick greyboard core wrapped in printed art paper. The standard for premium rigid boxes.
Board
Reinforced E-flute
Three-layer corrugated for windowed and handled food boxes that need crush strength. Grade set to your load.
Board
Coated carton board
Clay-coated board with the smoothest print surface, for fine type and small logos on pharma, beauty and electronics cartons.
Paper
Speciality papers
Textured, gold and silver card for health and premium gift work. Confirmed on a sample for each project.
Box styles
Structures we build
Style
Lid and base
A lid over a base tray. The default premium electronics and gift box: rigid, stackable, lots of print area.
Style
Flip-top
A one-piece hinged lid. Cheaper to assemble than lid and base and it keeps the reveal.
Style
Handled box
A die-cut carry handle with a roof or double-flap top, for food and gifts.
Style
Folding gift box
Looks rigid and ships flat, so freight costs less than a set-up box.
Style
Drawer and sleeve
A tray sliding in a sleeve. Common for pharma sets and premium cosmetics.
Style
Inserts and trays
Paper trays, folded fitments and blister inserts shaped to your bottle or device.
Print and finishing
What each process does for your box
| Process | What it does, and where we use it |
|---|---|
| Offset print, 4-colour plus spot | Fine detail and exact brand colour. Every carton and gift box |
| 7+1 UV offset | Extra colours plus a coating in one pass. Heavy-coverage electronics and cosmetics |
| Lamination, matte or gloss | Protects the print and sets the feel. Rigid boxes, premium cartons |
| Varnish and spot UV | Gloss against matte for contrast. Logo and pattern highlights |
| Foil stamping | Gold, silver and coloured foil. Gift, health and wine boxes |
| Embossing and deep deboss | Raised or pressed-in relief. Logos and crests |
| Die-cutting | Cuts the shape and creases the folds. Every box and sleeve |
| Gluing and box forming | Folder-gluer and lid-and-base forming. Assembly before packing |
| Variable-data coding | Serial, batch and QR codes printed inline. Pharma and traceability |
| Camera inspection | Checks sheets against the approved proof. Standard on pharma and multi-version work |
Environmental claims: we only print a recyclable, recycled-content or biodegradable claim when we hold the document for that exact material. EU packaging rules (PPWR) apply in phases from 12 August 2026, and UK EPR can apply to businesses that supply packaging. Ask your local office which rules touch your order before you print a claim.