Moving Boxes: The Essential Packaging Supplies For A Successful Move

Moving house or offices soon? Whether you’re relocating down the road or across the country, we know there’s a lot of planning involved when it comes to packing up your things, and I think most of us have experienced the stress that’s associated with it too. So why not alleviate some of that pressure and get ahead of the game with everything packaging-related you’ll need to up and move your belongings ready for new beginnings.

 

If you're just looking to buy moving boxes, head over and check out the range - if you want to find out more about the best packaging supplies for moving, happy reading!

 

Relocating takes a lot of early preparation, in fact it's advised that if you're moving it's best to plan your packing strategy at least 6 weeks before you physically move. Whilst that may seem quite far in advance, this will give you time to clear out any unwanted belongings, declutter, clean, and purchase any packing supplies you might need. You'll then have a couple of weeks to start boxing up your items ready for the big day. 

Moving Boxes

Let’s start with the obvious - moving boxes. A key piece of packaging needed to safely box up your stuff. They’re extremely versatile and with such a wide range of sizes, they can accommodate a huge variety of your possessions. Well, maybe not huge sofas… but you’ll be hard done by not to find the perfect cardboard boxes from our range that work for you. Whether it be single wall or double wall cardboard boxes, extra small or super large sizes - we’ll have what’s right for you.

 

 

Single wall moving boxes cater for any items that weigh up to 10kgs and feature a single layer of corrugated cardboard. Plus, they’re supplied flat packed so they’re easy to store and construct as and when you start packing. They’re lighter weight, easy to carry, and come in sizes ranging small to large.

 

If you need something heavyweight and durable, double wall moving boxes are the one for you. They feature two layers of robust corrugated cardboard and can hold products of a weight up to 25kg. Whilst you could fill these up with hefty items until your heart's content, it’s worth bearing in mind that they do need to be manually carried and transported - so make sure it’s not too heavy!

 

Packing Paper

Now popularly used as an eco-friendly alternative to bubble wrap, packing paper acts as a great material for padding and void fill, keeping your belongings protected in transit and storage. Our news offcut paper is low cost and great for crockery, glassware, candles, and other smaller, fragile possessions.  It’s an ideal option if you don’t know where to start with choosing moving supplies as the malleable materials allows you to wrap it around any of your items. Kraft paper packaging is much thicker and would be better off being used to wrap bulkier, larger items.

 

 

Packing Peanuts

One of the most common forms of protective packaging, packing peanuts are great for putting into your moving boxes to reduce movement and prevent damage of fragile and delicate items. They’re also super light which helps keep the  weight of your boxes low and easier to transport. Traditionally they were made from polystyrene, which as we all know isn’t the most environmentally friendly material to use. But fear not - eco flo loose fill packing peanuts are starched based, so once you’ve reached the other side and unpacked your stuff, they can be recycled, you can compost them, and most popularly - dissolve them in water!

 

 

 

Packing Tape

Now you can’t have moving boxes without packing tape. Paper or plastic, it’s up to you - but if you’re wanting something a little more eco-friendly, we recommend using paper tape. It’s just as effective and unlike plastic tape, can easily be recycled with your moving box without the need to separate beforehand. 

 

Tape Dispensers

Packing tape and tape dispensers - a match made in heaven. It will certainly speed up your packing by a mile. Sorting all of your belongings and then arranging them into sensibly organised moving boxes is tedious enough, especially faffing with taping the boxes up afterwards. Get yourself a tape dispenser and it might not seem as much of a chore.

 

 

Corrugated Rolls

Perfect for protecting larger items that don’t fit in a cardboard box such as framed paintings and pictures. Corrugated rolls have ruffled inner layers that provide great strength and flexibility, allowing for protection against crushing and absorbing shock impact from accidental damage that might occur (but hopefully not).

 

 

Bubble Wrap

One of the most popular and classic packaging materials, the trusty bubble wrap. A low cost, easy solution for wrapping quite literally anything you need. From furniture like chairs and sofas, to smaller items like vases and candles. Our large and small bubble wrap rolls can be cut to any length you need, and we have a variety of widths too. Each roll of bubble wrap is made from at least 30% recycled materials, which is better for the planet and protecting your belongings - it’s a win-win!

 

 

Cardboard Edge Boards & Corrugated Corner Protectors

If you own anything with sharp edges or require packaging with a little extra protection such as paintings or mirrors, cardboard edge boards and corrugated corner protectors are significantly shock absorbing. If you have extra large paintings or mirrors, we recommend also using a blanket to provide extra cushioning when transporting them.

 

Packaging & Printer Labels

Have you got some fragile and delicate belongings that need to be transported extra carefully? It might be a good idea to add some packaging labels with direct and clear messaging so that your stuff is kept well looked after when being handled and transported. You can also use plain labels and add whatever writing you need to keep your stuff organised - whether you want to split your moving boxes up into rooms, or types of items, labelling can massively help when it comes to unpacking on the other end. 

 

 

Markers

You can’t label your boxes without a pen, specifically a black marker - it’s bold, permanent, and easy to read. We also have coloured markers, just in case colour coding is your thing to help you be as organised as possible.

 

 

Ask the experts

With over 20 years of experience in the packaging industry, there’s not a lot we don’t know about different types of packaging and what would be best suited for you. If you’re in a position ready to move and are stuck on what to choose, get in touch and we’ll be ready to help.