Cardboard, Cartonboard or Corrugated?

Cardboard is a generic term for heavy-duty paper. As such, it is used to describe different types of packaging material, most often cartonboard or corrugated cardboard. In this article, we explain the difference between the two, so you can specify your requirements to a packaging manufacturer. What’s the difference Between Cartonboard and Corrugated Cardboard? Both […]
Why Choose Triangular Boxes?

We’ve recently supplied a large order of triangular boxes to a leading, global producer of loudspeakers. This shaped box provided the ideal packaging solution for shipping speaker covers, but why did they choose triangular boxes instead of cylindrical tubes or long rectangular packaging? The Strongest Geometric Shape Triangles are known to be rigid shapes which […]
Cardboard Tubes and Alternative Options
At Aylesbury Box Company, we supply cardboard tubes. This cylindrical packaging solution can be ideal for presenting and sending a range of products including: Paper documents such as posters and maps Clothing (rolling can reduce creases and be more compact than folding) Drinks Bottles – particularly popular for luxury alcoholic drinks Cosmetic products – perfumes […]
What Place has Cardboard in Retail Design?
Every retailer with a physical store has to work incredibly hard to attract and engage shoppers. Shop windows and in-store displays have to be regularly updated to tempt people through the door. Regular interior redesigns encourage repeat visits and browsing, but creating the displays can be expensive. We look at three retail interior design ideas […]
Tube Lines
Do Cardboard Tubes Provide a Better Packaging Solution than a Box? Rolling up paper or textiles is a good way to minimise the risk of the item getting creased. This is why posters, maps and other large paper prints are typically packaged in a cardboard tube. It’s also why there are fans of rolling, rather […]