BDCM Boxes

BDCM and BDC cartons

Delivery in BDCM boxes (Bulk Distribution Carton Metric) is a common requirement if your business ships clothing, fashion or similar products to large retailers.

BDCM and BDC cartons adhere to a range of industry-standard sizes designed to maximise the efficiency and space within delivery vehicles, warehouses and packaging stations. They also typically include a printed table for manually writing key catalogue number, season, sizes, colours, etc. A dotted line provides a guide for cutting an opening to enable easy picking of products by fulfilment staff.

At GWP, we are a UK manufacturer of all BDCM and BDC box sizes, with our extensive experience ensuring that your packaging adheres to industry standards for retail, clothing and catalogue trades. We can also customise your BDCM cardboard boxes with print, different materials and even inserts.

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Benefits of BDC and BDCM boxes

GWP Packaging allows you to source BDC and BDCM boxes that:

Use strong yet lightweight single-wall cardboard for efficient transit and storage.
Adhere to specific sizes and guidelines imposed by major retailers.
Feature a standard table printed for the manual addition of shipment details.
Include a dotted line indicating the area to cut for easy retrieval of contents.
Optional addition of your company logo and branding.
Supplied flat to minimise storage requirements, but easily assembled using tape.
Easy to recycle and manufactured from FSC-certified materials.

A person taking products out of BDCM cardboard boxes in a warehouse

BDCM box sizes

Reference	Dimensions (L x W x D)
BDCM1	595 x 289 x 390 mm
BDCM2	394 x 292 x 394 mm
BDCM3	597 x 292 x 191 mm
BDCM4	400 x 300 x 200 mm

BDC standard carton sizes

Reference	Dimensions (L x W x D)
BDC1	610 x 280 x 356 mm
BDC2	405 x 280 x 356 mm
BDC3	405 x 280 x 178 mm

What our customers say...

Using GWP’s expertise for this project was a no-brainer as they consistently supply our organisation with high-quality packaging solutions that meet our exact standards. Their service is outstanding—reliable, responsive, and consistently exceeding expectations. We couldn’t ask for a better packaging partner.

Phoebe Hobson | Supplier Account Manager | Stannah

We knew that GWP had assisted a number of similar organisations, so when we required packaging, we decided to reach out to them. GWP immediately indicated that they could help, and we took delivery of the boxes very quickly. They are absolutely perfect for safely packing the items we ship across the globe and maximising the available space in our shipping containers.

Hannah Pearce | Communications Manager | MMN

GWPs’ way of working, thought processes, and products align perfectly with what I am trying to achieve. I’m delighted that we have the opportunity to inspire future generations of world changers through a mutual love of cardboard!

Ben Edmonds | Founder | Innovation Ben

FAQs

What are BDCM boxes?

BDCM is an abbreviation of “Bulk Distribution Carton Metric”. Like Bulk Distribution Carton (BDC) boxes, BDCM boxes are effectively a range of industry-standard-sized boxes. Using BDC and BDCM boxes for shipping clothing and other garments is frequently stipulated by larger retailers and catalogue businesses.

What are BDCM boxes manufactured from?

As they are commonly used for shipping clothes and material items, the weight of the contents of the boxes tends not to be excessive. As a result, a lightweight yet durable single-wall cardboard material keeps the price of the boxes as low as possible. However, if you need a stronger or more durable pack, BDCM boxes can be manufactured using heavier-grade materials.

Can BDCM boxes have custom printing?

Whilst the information panel that allows you to add shipment details manually is standard across most BDCM boxes (or may even be specified by particular retailers), you can add your own logos and branding if required.

What size BDCM boxes are there?

There are four standard BDCM box sizes available. These are BDCM1 (595 x 295 x 388 mm), BDCM2 (400 x 300 x 400 mm), BDCM3 (597 x 292 x 190 mm) and BDCM4 (394 x 292 x 191 mm). BDC cartons are available in BDC1 (610 x 280 x 357 mm), BDC2 (406 x 279 x 356 mm) and BDC3 (405 x 280 x 185 mm) sizes.

Are BDCM boxes accepted by stockists/customers?

Some large retailers may only accept deliveries in specific cartons, such as BDC and BDCM. Whilst you must always check with the particular businesses involved, GWP can manufacture your BDC cartons to meet any specific requirements.

A person stacking BDC carton boxes on a pallet in a warehouse

Why GWP Packaging?

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35+ years of experience

Designing and manufacturing corrugated and other forms of transit packaging has been the foundation of our business for over 35 years.

UK packaging experts

Our team of UK experts – everyone from designers to customer service to production – are on hand to share their extensive knowledge of packaging.

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Competitive advantage

Our approach focuses on more than just creating the perfect packaging—we actively look to reduce your costs, improve efficiency, and support sustainability, too.

A business you can trust

As well as being a long-established, stable business ourselves, we are also part of Macfarlane Group PLC – the UK’s largest packaging distributor.

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