Mailer boxes
Corrugated E-flute mailers printed inside and out, with custom inserts.
- BOARD
- CCNB or kraft + E-flute
- CMYK or Pantone, matte or gloss
Custom retail and FMCG packaging, printed in your brandStart with one. Scale to 50,000.
Mailer boxes, folding cartons, rigid gift boxes, paper tubes, carrier bags and coffee pouches, made to your size, artwork and finish. Design small runs online today, or work with our team on a fully bespoke pack.
Free stock samplesSent in 1-2 working days
Heidelberg offset pressesBrand colours held from sample to bulk
Artwork help includedNo files yet? Our designers can create them
Store with usWe hold your stock and deliver as you need it
At a glance
Element Packaging is a London packaging company that designs and supplies custom printed retail packaging for UK brands. We make mailer boxes, folding cartons, rigid gift boxes, paper tubes, paper carrier bags, coffee bags and pouches, labels, wrapping paper and gift sets. Print on demand items can be designed online: branded aprons, T-shirts, caps and tote bags start from one piece, and printed carrier bags from 25. Custom coffee bags start from 500 plain, 1,000 digitally printed or 5,000 gravure printed. Production lead times vary by format and quantity and are advised with each quote, and stock samples are free.
Two ways to start
Pick your lane in five seconds.
Print on demand
Design it yourself, today.
Upload your logo, see it on the product in 3D, order online. Ideal for launches, pop-ups, markets and first runs.
- Paper carrier bags
- Stickers and labels
- Printed cups
- Cup sleeves
- Greaseproof paper
- Tote bags
- Aprons, tees and caps
Custom production
Build something bespoke.
Your size, structure, board and finish, with a dieline, a pre-production sample and a team that checks every colour.
- Mailer boxes
- Folding cartons
- Rigid gift boxes
- Paper tubes
- Coffee pouches
- Gift sets and PR kits
Minimum orders at a glance
How many do you need?
Find your quantity along the top to see what you can order. One branded apron or 50,000 coffee pouches.
Design and order online Available, quoted by our team- Not at this quantityTap a quantity to highlight it
| Units per design | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print on demand · design and order online | ||||||
| Aprons, T-shirts, caps and tote bagsStaff uniforms, merch and gifts | ||||||
| Paper carrier bagsTwist or flat handle, kraft or white | - | |||||
| Stickers and labelsRound, square or clear vinyl | - | - | ||||
| Printed cups and greaseproof paperFrom 500 double wall cups or 500 large sheets; live 3D preview | - | - | ||||
| Printed cup sleeves12oz and 16oz | - | - | - | - | ||
| Coffee bags and pouches | ||||||
| Plain stock bagsAdd your own label, ready to ship | - | - | ||||
| Digitally printed pouchesFull colour, no plates, multiple SKUs | - | - | - | |||
| Gravure printed pouchesBest colour, lowest unit cost | - | - | - | - | ||
| Custom production · quoted per job | ||||||
| Mailer boxes and folding cartonsYour size, board and finish | MOQ on request. We quote every job. | |||||
| Rigid gift boxes and paper tubesHand-wrapped greyboard, 2mm tubes | MOQ on request. We quote every job. | |||||
| Gift sets and PR kitsMulti-level kits and fitted inserts | MOQ on request. We quote every job. | |||||
| Food to go and ready meals | ||||||
| Noodle cups, ice cream tubs, meal kits, traysWater-based inks, paper-based linings | - | - | - | - | - | |
By sector
Packaging for what you sell.
Coffee and tea
Roasters and tea brands
Keep beans fresh and your bag recognisable from across the shop.
- Formats
- Block bottom bags, stand up pouches, tea tubes, gift boxes for subscriptions
- Finishes
- Matte or soft touch, spot UV, hot foil
- Minimum
- From 500 plain or 1,000 printed
Food and confectionery
Bakeries, chocolatiers and snack brands
Windows, inserts and handles that show the product and carry it safely.
- Formats
- Folding cartons, window cartons, sleeve and tray, macaron and chocolate boxes, snack mailers
- Finishes
- Matte lamination, gold hot foil, embossing
- Minimum
- MOQ on request
Beauty and wellness
Skincare, cosmetics, supplements and fragrance
Cartons and rigid boxes that look as considered as the formula inside.
- Formats
- Tuck end cartons, serum cartons, rigid drawer boxes, paper tubes, holographic mailers
- Finishes
- UV frosting, silver board, embossing, soft touch
- Minimum
- MOQ on request
Drinks
Wine, spirits, beer and soft drinks
Bottle mailers and presentation boxes that survive the courier and impress on arrival.
- Formats
- Single and multi bottle mailers with inserts, wine tubes, rigid wine boxes, bottle bags
- Finishes
- Gloss lamination, hot foil, holographic film
- Minimum
- MOQ on request
Fashion and lifestyle
Clothing, accessories, candles and homeware
An unboxing people film. Mailers, carrier bags and tissue that carry your brand.
- Formats
- Zipper mailers, clothing boxes, rope handle bags, tissue paper, stickers
- Finishes
- Matte lamination, black foil, UV frosting
- Minimum
- Carrier bags from 25 online
Gifting and PR
Launches, influencer seeding and corporate gifts
Multi-level kits with fold-out panels and fitted inserts, built around your story.
- Formats
- PR and influencer kits, luxury gift boxes, corporate hampers, gift boxes with fitted inserts
- Finishes
- Holographic, raised foil, magnetic closures, ribbon pulls
- Minimum
- MOQ on request
Food to go and ready meals
Ready meals, meal kits and frozen desserts
Retail-ready food packs that are microwave or oven safe, with paper-based options.
- Formats
- Noodle cups 8 to 32oz, ice cream tubs, meal kit boxes, oven-safe trays, card or moulded fibre inserts
- Finishes
- Water-based inks, aqueous, PLA or recyclable linings
- Minimum
- Typically 10,000
Formats
Nine families. Endless structures.
Folding cartons
Tuck end, auto-lock, sleeve and tray, two-piece and window styles.
- BOARD
- 300-450gsm SBS / FBB
- CMYK offset, UV frosting, foil
Rigid gift boxes
Lid and base, magnetic, drawer, shoulder and neck, collapsible.
- BOARD
- 1200-1800gsm greyboard
- Wrapped art paper, foil, emboss
Paper tubes
2mm paperboard tubes wrapped in art or kraft paper.
- BOARD
- 157gsm art or 150gsm kraft
- CMYK offset, gold hot foil
Paper carrier bags
Rope, twist and flat handle bags. Small runs designed online.
- BOARD
- Kraft, ivory or black board
- CMYK, Pantone, foil, UV
Coffee bags and pouches
Block bottom, stand up, quad seal, side gusset, flat and stick packs.
- BOARD
- Mono PE, compostable or foil
- Plain, digital or gravure
Labels and wrapping
Stickers, bottle labels, tissue and greaseproof printed with your logo.
- BOARD
- Paper, PET, vinyl, tissue
- CMYK or Pantone
Gift sets and PR kits
Multi-level kits, hampers and fitted-insert gift boxes.
- BOARD
- Rigid or corrugated + inserts
- Holographic, foil, full colour
Food to go and ready meals
Noodle cups, ice cream tubs, meal kits, oven-safe and prepared food packs.
- BOARD
- Kraft board, moulded fibre
- Water-based inks
Coffee bags and pouches
From 500 plain bags to a full gravure run.
Six bag formats, three print methods and barrier structures matched to your beans, grounds, tea or supplements. Sizes from 10g to 2kg.
Choose a bag type
Block bottom
Box-shaped base that stands tall, with five panels for branding and product information. The premium choice for whole beans.
Stand up pouch
Bottom gusset lets the bag stand on its own. Cost-effective, with a wide opening that is easy to fill.
Quad seal
Four sealed corners and two side gussets. A structured look like block bottom at a lower cost.
Side gusset
Side folds expand for volume with a narrow face. Often paired with a tin tie for retail whole beans.
Flat pouch
Compact two-dimensional format for single-serve coffee, drip bags and samples.
Back seal stick
Pillow format with a centre seal, for instant coffee sticks and portion packs.
Plain stock500
Unprinted bags with your label. No plate costs, fast to ship.
Digital print1,000
Full colour without plates. Good for small batches and many SKUs.
Gravure print5,000
Engraved cylinders for the best colour and lowest unit cost at volume.
- One-way degassing valve
- Tin tie
- Press-to-close zipper
- Easy-peel zipper
- Clear window
- Euro hang hole
- Laser scoring
- Carry handle
Material structures
| Structure | Barrier | End of life | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mono PE/PE or PP/PP | Moderate to good | Recyclable | Brands prioritising circularity |
| Compostable paper/PLA | Moderate | Compostable | Eco-led brands with disposal guidance |
| PET/AL/PE | Excellent | Not recyclable | Whole beans, maximum shelf life |
| Kraft/AL/PE | Excellent | Not recyclable | Natural look, high barrier |
| PET/VMPET/PE | High | Not recyclable | Cost-efficient retail ground coffee |
| MOPP/VMPET/PE | High | Not recyclable | Matte finish, consistent freshness |
Block bottom
250g130 × 200 + 70mm
500g135 × 265 + 75mm
1kg150 × 325 + 100mm
Stand up pouch
250g160 × 245 + 100mm
500g200 × 300 + 90mm
1kg240 × 335 + 120mm
Finishes
The finishes that make it worth opening.
Available across boxes, cartons, bags and labels.
Hot foil stamping
Gold, silver, rose gold or copper, flat or embossed.
Holographic film
Rainbow-diffracting foil that catches the light.
Spot UV
Gloss lifted off a matte background.
Soft touch
Ultra-matte, velvet-feel and fingerprint resistant.
Matte lamination
Smooth, subdued and premium.
Gloss lamination
Boosts colour and protects the print.
Metallic printing
Metallic inks for a cool, modern sheen.
Embossing
Raised or debossed relief pressed into board.
ALSO Raised 3D UV, drip-off UV, embossing, debossing, micro embossing and speciality papers: pearlescent, felt, linen and uncoated.
German Heidelberg presses
The industry benchmark for sharp, consistent colour.
Strict colour management
Your brand colours stay accurate from sample to bulk.
Trusted raw materials
Board and paper from well-known mills, for stable quality on every run.
How it works
From idea to impact.
Get a quote
Tell us the format, size, colours, quantity and finish. We price it and suggest options.
Reply within 1 working daySamples
Stock samples are free. Samples made to your spec are charged.
1-2 or 3-5 daysArtwork
Send print-ready PDF, AI or CDR files. No artwork yet? Our designers can create it.
At your paceApprove
We put your design on the dieline, then share photos and video of the pre-production sample.
You sign offProduce and deliver
Bulk production starts as soon as you approve. Lead times vary by format and quantity.
Advised with your quote
Store with us, deliver as you need
We hold your stock in our UK warehouse and send smaller drops to your sites, stores or fulfilment partner.
Reorders that match
Gravure cylinders are stored after your first run, so repeat orders match it.
Get started
Tell us about your pack.
Three short steps. We reply with options, samples and a price.
FAQ
Questions brands ask us.
What is the minimum order for custom retail packaging?
Print on demand items start low: branded aprons, T-shirts, caps and tote bags from one piece, printed paper carrier bags from 25 and stickers from 500. Custom coffee bags start from 500 plain, 1,000 digitally printed or 5,000 gravure printed. For mailer boxes, cartons, rigid boxes and tubes the minimum depends on the structure and finish, so we quote each job.
How long does production take?
Stock samples ship in 1-2 working days and custom samples take 3-5 working days. Production lead times vary by format, finish and quantity, so we advise yours with your quote and confirm the delivery date before you order.
Can I get a sample before I order?
Yes. Stock samples are free. Samples made to your exact size and artwork are charged.
Do you help with artwork and design?
Yes. Send print-ready PDF, AI or CDR files, or just your logo. Our designers can create the artwork, and we place it on the dieline for your sign-off before anything is printed.
Is your retail packaging recyclable?
It depends on the material and finish. Most uncoated paper and board packaging is widely recyclable, and we offer recyclable mono-material and compostable coffee pouches. High-barrier foil pouches are not recyclable, and some laminations and foils affect recyclability, so we tell you how each option affects it before you choose.
Can you store my packaging and deliver it in smaller drops?
Yes. We can hold your stock in our UK warehouse and send smaller deliveries to your stores, sites or fulfilment partner as you need them.
Can I reorder the same design later?
Yes. Gravure cylinders are stored after your first run, so repeat orders match it.
Can I talk to someone before I commit?
Tick "Call me" on the quote form and we will ring you for a free 15-minute chat. You can also call us on +44 20 3633 0535, message us on WhatsApp, or chat with Ellie, our assistant, at any time.
