Industry · E-commerce packaging
E-commerce packaging for Australian online businesses.
Every parcel you ship is a brand moment. The right packaging protects your product in transit, cuts your shipping costs and creates an unboxing experience that earns repeat customers. Whether you ship 10 orders a week or 1,000, we have the packaging to match.
Why it matters
Packaging does three jobs at once.
For online businesses, packaging is a marketing channel, a trust signal and a sustainability statement, not just a freight cost.
Protects your product
The right box and void fill mean fewer damaged orders, refunds and unhappy reviews.
Cuts shipping costs
Right-sized packaging keeps you under courier DIM weight brackets on every order.
Wins repeat customers
A memorable unboxing drives social shares, reviews and repeat purchases.
Recommended packaging
The e-commerce essentials.
The most popular choices for Australian online stores. All stocked in multiple sizes, plain or printed, ready to ship.
Mailer Boxes
Self-locking boxes for clothing, gifts and a branded unboxing.
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Shipping Boxes
Corrugated cartons for heavier or bulky items.
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Courier Mailers
Lightweight satchels that cut shipping costs on soft goods.
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Aust Post Boxes
Sized to suit Australia Post parcel requirements.
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Multi Crease Boxes
One box that adjusts to multiple depths.
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Custom Printed Boxes
Your branding in full colour, from 25 units.
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Tissue Paper
Presentation and light protection inside the box.
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Packaging Filler
Void fill that stops products moving in transit.
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Packaging Tape
Plain or custom printed tape to seal cartons.
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Custom Ribbon
The finishing touch for premium orders.
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Build your unboxing kit.
Most businesses focus on the box. The best unboxing experiences come from thinking about everything that goes inside too.
The essentials
What every order needs.
- Mailer box or shipping cartonYour outer packaging, sized to fit snugly.
- Void fillHoneycomb or kraft paper to stop movement. Essential for fragile items.
- Packaging tapeSeals shipping cartons. Not needed for self-locking mailer boxes.
The upgrades
Low-cost touches that make a big impression.
- Tissue paperWraps the product for presentation and light protection.
- Sticker seal & thank you cardCarries your brand and drives repeat purchases.
- Custom printed tape or ribbonTurns a plain box into branded packaging.
- Custom printed boxes or tissueFull brand control. Worth it from around 50 orders a month.
Quick decision guide
What packaging should I use?
Find the right packaging based on what you're shipping.
Clothing & apparel
Use courier mailers or mailer boxes
Add tissue paper and a branded sticker
Fragile or breakable items
Use shipping cartons
Add honeycomb paper or bubble wrap and branded tape
Gifts & premium products
Use mailer boxes or gift boxes
Add tissue, ribbon and custom printing
Subscription boxes
Use custom printed mailer boxes
Add tissue, void fill and an insert card
Skincare & beauty
Use mailer boxes
Add tissue, ribbon and a sticker seal
High volume orders
Use shipping cartons or multi crease boxes
Add custom tape for low-cost branding
Comparison
Compare your options.
How the most common e-commerce packaging types stack up.
| Packaging | Best for | Protection | Branding | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mailer boxes | Clothing, gifts, cosmetics, candles | High | Excellent | $$ |
| Shipping cartons | Heavy or bulky items, homewares, books | High | Good | $ |
| Courier mailers | Apparel, soft goods, documents | Medium | Good | $ |
| Aust Post boxes | Standard Australia Post deliveries | High | Minimal | $ |
| Multi crease boxes | Variable product sizes | High | Good | $$ |
| Custom printed boxes | Brands wanting a signature look | High | Excellent | $$$ |
Custom printing
Put your brand on every order.
Branded packaging doesn't need a big upfront investment. Choose the print method that suits your volume, budget and design.
Digital print
Full colour logos on stock mailer boxes. Ideal for small runs.
Learn more → Bold colourScreen print
Crisp 1–2 colour logos, including white ink on kraft black boxes.
Learn more → High volumeFlexo print
Cost-effective printing on shipping cartons for larger orders.
Learn more → PremiumOffset print
The highest quality full colour print on paperboard packaging.
Learn more → LuxuryFoil print
Gold, silver, rose gold and more on rigid boxes and gift bags.
Learn more → Finishing touchesTissue, ribbon, labels & cards
Brand every layer of the unboxing.
Learn more →Buying guide
What experienced sellers consider.
Choosing packaging for an online business is about more than picking a box.
Get the sizing right
Aim for no more than 2–3cm of clearance on each side. Shipping lots of sizes? Multi crease boxes let one box suit different orders.
Protect what's inside
Fragile items need the right void fill. Honeycomb and tissue paper cushion well without adding weight.
Watch your DIM weight
Couriers charge by actual or dimensional weight, whichever is greater. A box 5cm too big can push you into a higher bracket.
Design the unboxing
A plain mailer, tissue paper and a branded sticker is a big step up from a brown carton, for very little cost.
DIM weight calculator
Enter your box size in cm to see its dimensional weight (L × W × H ÷ 5,000).
Sustainability
Better choices for the planet.
Recyclable cardboard
Our cardboard boxes and cartons go straight in the kerbside recycling.
Kraft & recycled content
Unbleached kraft and recycled board for a naturally lower footprint.
Compostable tissue
Tissue paper options that align with your values all the way to the bin.
Paper void fill
Swap foam and bubble wrap for honeycomb or kraft paper fill.
Made in Melbourne
Most of our range is made locally, for shorter supply chains.
Before you order
Your packaging checklist.
Tick these off before your first (or next) order to avoid the most common mistakes.
What size box do I need for e-commerce?
Are mailer boxes better than shipping boxes?
Can I order samples before placing a bulk order?
Can I print inside the box?
How do I reduce my shipping costs with better packaging?
How do I create an unboxing experience on a budget?
Where do you deliver?
How do I request a quote?
Guides & resources
Keep reading.
Ready to get started?
Packaging that ships your brand, not just your product.
Whether you need plain stock packaging today or a fully custom printed solution, our Melbourne team is ready to help.