Essex Board
Essex board is a highly compact board for use in furniture construction. A smooth, lightweight alternative to plywood sheets, easy to cut & shape for pelmets and more.
Protective Cardboard Mailers for Books, DVDs & Online Retail
In today’s e-commerce market, packaging must do more than ship a product — it must protect it in transit and deliver a positive customer experience. Our cardboard book, DVD, and e-commerce mailers are designed to keep items safe, secure, and presentable from warehouse to doorstep.
Specifications
- Material: durable, recyclable cardboard
- Formats: available in multiple sizes and styles to suit different media and retail products
- Printing: supplied plain or with custom branding
- Closure: designed for secure sealing and easy opening by customers
Benefits of Cardboard Mailers
- Protective – prevents bending, tearing, or impact damage
- Versatile – suitable for books, DVDs, games, and small e-commerce items
- Customer-friendly – easy to open without damaging contents
- Eco-friendly – recyclable and sustainable, unlike plastic mailers
Applications
Our cardboard mailers are used by:
- Online retailers shipping books, DVDs, and games
- Subscription services sending media or small goods
- Businesses looking for sustainable e-commerce packaging
- Distributors handling bulk mail order
They provide the protection and reliability needed in high-volume e-commerce operations.
Sustainability Credentials
Our e-commerce mailers are:
- Made from 100% recyclable cardboard
- Produced using responsibly sourced materials
- Lightweight, reducing environmental impact in transport
This makes them the perfect choice for brands looking to combine protection with sustainability.
Popular retail boards
We stock a huge array of standard board and we can also source bespoke board for your project. Get in contact to see how we can help you.
PE Paper / Lined Board
Used for packaging any wet or greasy product, or where a waterproof barrier is required between the product and its outside environment.
Brown Dyed Board
Brown dyed greyboard on 2 sides. Used in manufacture of board envelopes, “recycled look” cartons – printed and unprinted, art and craft work.
White lined greyboard
Uncoated white lined board with grey reverse. Used in manufacture of presentation boxes, mounting pictures and making showcards.
Displayboard
Available in 2 sided white (grey & white centre). Used principally in show card mounting and hanging displays.
Folding Boxboard
Fully coated white folding boxboard with manila back (GC2). Used mainly for high quality print and carton applications
Coated White Lined Greyboard
Used primarily in printing industry and general carton work
Kraft lined greyboard
Used mainly for manufacturing rigid boxes, picture backing boards, industrial packaging.
2 Sided Kraft
Used mainly for manufacturing rigid boxes, picture backing boards, industrial packaging.
Kraft Lined Greyboard – 2 Sided
Used mainly for manufacturing rigid boxes, picture backing boards, industrial packaging.
Coated White Greyboard
This is the cheapest and most economical option in solid board. Also known simply as "greyboard"
Need reliable cardboard mailers for books, DVDs, or e-commerce products?
Contact us today to request samples or get a custom quotation.
- Experience in mail order and e-commerce packaging
- Reliable supply for small runs or large-scale fulfilment
- Customisation for size, design, and branding
- Commitment to eco-friendly packaging solutions
Bulk Ordering
For businesses large and small.
Eco-Aware Products
Recyclable, compostable, and food-safe.
Built to perform
Packaging that holds up and looks right.
Our commitment to sustainable packaging
Sustainable, compliant & customised cardboard Solutions
We believe packaging should protect more than just products — it should protect the planet too. That’s why we use responsibly sourced materials, meet strict industry standards, and manufacture recyclable boxes tailored to your exact needs.
- We manufacture with cardboard that is made from a minimum of 70% recycled materials.
- We are FSC certified and source our raw materials from sustainable forests.
- We conform to major retailer and industry requirements.
- We cater to all primary pack formats and packing processes.
- Our boxes are manufactured to your needs.
- Our boxes are 100% recyclable.
What our clients have to say
“In the 15 years of our companies working together, Limehouse have supplied a consistently high quality product and their friendly, knowledgeable team provide an excellent customer service. We are a demanding customer, and they always go the extra mile to ensure we receive what we want, when we want it – highly recommended!”
Keith Bradley (MD), Jute Export Ltd
What our clients have to say
“Limehouse Boardmills combines decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology. Their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction makes them a leader in cardboard engineering. A true pleasure to work with!”
What our clients have to say
“We’ve worked with Limehouse Boardmills for years, and their craftsmanship and reliability are unmatched. Their team consistently delivers creative, cost-effective solutions tailored to our business requirements.”
What our clients have to say
“Limehouse Boardmills exceeded our expectations with their innovative cardboard solutions. Their attention to detail and commitment to sustainability made them the perfect partner for our packaging needs. Highly recommended!”
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