5-panel cardboard wraps
Similar to cardboard book wraps used for eCommerce packaging applications, five panel cardboard wraps are a low-cost, simple way to pack your products.
Available in custom sizes as a single piece of corrugated material, simply place your product or part onto the board and fold the panels around and over to wrap the product completely. Packing staff then easily seal the pack with tape or strapping.
At GWP, we manufacture your panel wraps (and other boxes) to your exact specifications. Not only does this mean improved protection for your products due to a better fit, but it also minimises material usage and additional void-fill requirements. This approach can significantly reduce your shipping costs, as you are not paying for excess materials or to ship empty space.
Benefits of custom 5-panel wraps
By sourcing 5-panel cardboard wraps from GWP, you can expect:
What our customers say...
We’ve been working with GWP for around eight years. They supply all our packaging and we are absolutely delighted with them. Over time our needs have changed and they always respond swiftly with exceptional service. They know what we want and when we need it, and hold stock for us, and they never let us down. We feel they really understand our business, and they work very hard on the relationship.
Mark Barnett | Operations | The Consortium
Our education packs are very popular with teachers and we have hundreds constantly in circulation going out on loan to schools and then being returned. Because many different individuals reuse the boxes, many times, it is important that it is easy and quick to repack so as to minimise the chance of damage occurring in the repacking process. We’re very pleased with the redesign that GWP did for us, as well as the cost reduction achieved.
Danya Walker | Foundation Executive | Dyson
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 cardboard panel wraps?
Panel wraps – also commonly referred to as 5-panel wraps or wraparound packaging – are essentially a low-cost pack that your staff simply wrap around your product before shipping (rather than placing your items into a pre-assembled box).
Are 5-panel wraps the same as book wraps?
Panel wraps and book wraps are effectively the same. However, book wraps are popular for eCommerce applications and, as such, may have additional features such as tear strips, tamper-evident features, and internal tabs for holding items in place. Panel wraps are primarily for industrial packaging applications.
What material are panel wraps made from?
Panel wraps are manufactured using corrugated cardboard material, but the specific grade depends on several factors. These include the size, fragility, and weight of the items you are packing, as well as the expected handling and storage processes and environments. GWP designers can recommend a suitable single or double-wall box material to ensure the optimum level of performance for your wraps.
How are panel wraps secured before shipping?
Packing staff must secure panel wraps, once assembled around your product, using packing tape, glue, or other forms of adhesive. For larger and/or heavier items, strapping or banding is another option.
Can panel wraps feature printed logos and graphics?
Cardboard panel wraps can be printed to include your company logo and branding, handling instructions, safety messages, part numbers, and any other relevant information. As the wraps are also available in both white and kraft finishes, your packaging can provide a professional or eye-catching appearance as appropriate.
Why GWP Packaging?
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.
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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