Returnable mailing packaging
If you operate a subscription or rental service, returnable, plastic postal boxes could be considerably more cost-effective than single-trip corrugated packaging.
Plastic postal boxes are durable, weather-resistant packs that are usable for well over 100 shipments. This reusability makes them ideal for businesses where customers return items (or are very likely to) after use. Using Correx® material, plastic postal boxes can be manufactured in bespoke sizes to suit specific products, to fit through letterboxes, or to virtually any size required.
At GWP Correx, we have produced plastic postal boxes and returnable mailing packaging for well over two decades. We design and manufacture in-house at our UK site, customising every aspect including sizes, colours, print, inserts, and more.
Please note: Correx® is a registered and/or unregistered trademark of Corplex Plastics UK Ltd, its parent, subsidiaries and/or affiliates.
Benefits of plastic postal boxes
Sourcing bespoke plastic postal boxes from GWP results in several benefits, including:
What our customers say...
GWP Correx have been a great supplier for us. The new boxes they have produced not only provide the required functionality but also serve as a key tool for advertising and brand awareness. The boxes last so much longer whilst maintaining a consistent appearance. The team at GWP were friendly, knowledgeable, and couldn’t do enough to help throughout the project.
Nick Buckland | Director and Co-Founder | Yard Sale Pizza
GWP are friendly and easy to deal with, great customer service and give quick responses/answers on via both email and over the phone. Products are good quality, quick lead times and we like that they are able to provide samples before the customer proceeds with an order.
Parris James | Buyer | Vodex Ltd
We would definitely recommend GWP – they provide quality materials and professional service
Shane Lloyd | Transport Manager | Veka Recycling
Colours and options
Available colours and printing
Blue
Blue
Green
Red
Yellow
Black
Grey
White
Additional colours are available by request, subject to minimum order quantities (MOQs). Single colour to full colour (CMYK) printing is also available. Please enquire for further details.
Material options
Standard Correx, suitable for packaging applications, is available in 3mm (450gsm), 4mm (700gsm) and 5mm (1050gsm) grades.
Our technical support and design teams can advise on a suitable grade for your specific application.
FAQs
When should I use plastic postal boxes?
Plastic postal boxes are an excellent option for several applications. Uses include hire agreements where the customer returns the product after a set period, regular subscription services where couriers or delivery staff can collect the packaging at the next delivery, or even for eCommerce fashion businesses that expect high volumes of customer returns.
Do Correx® plastic postal boxes fit through customers' letterboxes?
Returnable plastic postal boxes can be the exact size that you require. Whilst this can mean tailoring to your specific product(s), you can also have them sized to minimise postage costs by adhering to Royal Mail PIP guidelines. Packs that fit through letterboxes can also eliminate the need for a signature on delivery.
Are plastic postal boxes more expensive than cardboard packaging?
Plastic, returnable postal boxes are more expensive initially than single-trip corrugated postal packaging, but their reusability means they work out cheaper in the mid to long term. However, your business must have a straightforward method for the return of the packaging to realise these savings.
Do plastic postal boxes protect from water and bad weather?
Besides their returnability, plastic postal boxes have another crucial advantage over corrugated cardboard postal packaging. That is their resistance to water, inclement weather, dust, grime and even most chemicals. This performance can provide enhanced protection for their contents.
Can Correx® boxes feature branding and other bespoke features?
Any Correx® box you source, including Correx® postal boxes, can have print applied to it. Options range from simple, one-colour branding to detailed printed instructions and full-colour graphics via digital print. Your business can also choose to add inserts – such as dividers or foam – to customise the opening experience and protection levels too.
Why GWP Correx®?
20+ years of experience
We have been designing and manufacturing Correx® solutions for more than 20 years, becoming the UK’s largest independent converter (by volume).
UK Correx® experts
Our team of designers, product experts, and production staff has extensive specialist knowledge of Correx® material and its properties.
Competitive advantage
We won’t just sell you a product – our approach means we consider your long-term costs, efficiency, sustainability and more when working with you.
A business you can trust
Although continuing to operate as an independent business, GWP Correx® is now part of Macfarlane Group PLC – the UK’s largest packaging distributor.
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The information on this page has been collated, checked and approved by several of our Correx® packaging experts:
