Corrugated Cardboard Rolls & Sheets

Corrugated cardboard rolls

Corrugated cardboard rolls work in a similar way to bubble wrap — you unroll what you need, wrap it around your product, and the corrugated fluting absorbs impact and prevents surface damage in transit. Because the material is naturally flexible, it conforms around awkward shapes that flat packaging can't protect as effectively.

All rolls in our range are made from C flute corrugated board — 4mm fluting that gives a good balance of cushioning and flexibility. Made from 90gsm recycled board, lightweight enough not to add significantly to parcel weight.

Available in narrow widths for wrapping smaller items and individual products, and wider widths for larger items or faster wrapping. Browse our corrugated cardboard rolls and single faced corrugated rolls.

Corrugated cardboard sheets

Corrugated cardboard sheets are sold by the pallet and used primarily in warehouse and fulfilment operations rather than individual product wrapping. The main applications are as box dividers to separate products within a despatch box, layer pads between stacked items on a pallet, and surface protection for flat or delicate items that need a rigid backing.

Available in two sizes: 1200mm × 800mm and 1200mm × 1000mm. If you need corrugated sheets in smaller quantities for individual packing use, our eco alternatives to bubble wrap range includes shredded corrugated cardboard options.

Corrugated cardboard vs bubble wrap

For most surface protection and cushioning applications, corrugated cardboard rolls are a like-for-like plastic-free alternative to bubble wrap. They offer comparable impact absorption, are fully kerbside recyclable, and don't require a specialist plastic film drop-off. The main trade-off is that they're slightly bulkier per metre than bubble wrap — worth factoring in if storage space is tight.

For a broader overview of plastic-free protective packaging options, our eco alternatives to bubble wrap page covers paper bubble wrap, shredded cardboard, and other options alongside corrugated rolls. For operations that also need void fill alongside wrapping, packing paper and paper void fill systems are worth considering together.

Frequently asked questions

What is corrugated cardboard used for in packaging?

Corrugated cardboard is the basis of most despatch boxes, but in roll and sheet form it's used for wrapping individual products, separating items within a box, interleaving layers on pallets, and as a lightweight, recyclable alternative to bubble wrap and foam for surface protection.

How strong is corrugated cardboard?

Strength depends on flute grade and board weight. Our corrugated rolls use C flute — 4mm fluting that provides good cushioning and flexibility. For heavier-duty protection in box form, our double wall cardboard boxes use BC or EB double flute construction for significantly greater compression strength.

Is corrugated cardboard recyclable?

Yes — all corrugated cardboard in our range is fully recyclable alongside standard cardboard recycling, biodegradable, and made from recycled and sustainably sourced materials. Use our recycling locator to find your nearest facility.