Bespoke E-Commerce Packaging
Better protection. Better unboxing. Fewer returns.
Branded e-commerce packaging that performs time and time again.
Custom e-commerce packaging
Designed with rigorous deliveries in mind.
E-commerce packaging lives a hard life. Parcels are dropped, stacked, pushed through sorting machines and are often not treated as sensitively as they should be. By the time they reach the customer, packages are often battered, with contents broken.
Your customers deserve better. We create e-commerce packaging for a variety of use cases. This means that, no matter what you’re selling, no matter the volume you’re shifting, your packaging consistently delivers the protection you need it to.
Fewer damaged deliveries
Properly engineered boxes and inserts control movement, absorb shocks and protect contents.
Faster packing
Quick-fold designs help your team process orders faster, making each package a breeze to sort.
Better unboxing
Opening a parcel is an exciting time for a customer. We ensure your brand is represented properly.
Reduced courier costs
Less empty space & more parcels per pallet = lower shipping fees.
Sensible sustainability
Not just greenwashing, we use recyclable materials that don’t weaken your packaging.
Why choose ESS?
We’ve been there, done that.
We’ve been around for decades, which means we’ve worked in almost every industry imaginable.
There’s no challenge we can’t overcome, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to your unique needs.
Don’t believe us? That’s fine. Give us a call and tell us what you need. We’ll tell you how we’ll do it.
FAQ’s
Got a question that’s not on this list? Reach out and we’d be happy to help.
What makes e-commerce packaging different from regular shipping boxes?
E-commerce packaging has to survive courier networks, automated sorting, long journeys and returns. It needs to protect products, open neatly and still look good when it reaches the customer.
Do you design custom e-commerce packaging around specific products?
We work from your product, not a generic template. Fit, weight, fragility and how it travels all inform the final custom e-commerce packaging design.
We’re seeing damaged orders and refunds. Can packaging help reduce that?
Often it can. Better structure, tighter fit and internal supports help stop movement and impact damage. Fewer breakages, fewer angry emails.
Can you create branded e-commerce packaging without driving costs up?
Branding doesn’t have to mean over-engineered. Smart print choices and right-sizing usually deliver a stronger brand experience while still keeping costs sensible.
Do you offer return-ready packaging for online orders?
Where it makes sense, we build in resealable strips, clear opening points and structures that can handle a return journey without falling apart.
Will bespoke e-commerce packaging slow down our fulfilment team?
It should do the opposite. We design for speed: quick-fold formats, fewer extra materials and clear orientation so packing lines keep moving.
Can you help reduce how much we’re paying in shipping fees?
Oversized boxes drive costs up. Right-sizing and smarter layouts usually mean less empty space, more parcels per pallet and lower courier charges.
What about sustainability for e-commerce packaging?
Customers hate waste. We reduce unnecessary filler and use recyclable materials where practical, without compromising protection.
Do you only work with subscription brands and D2C stores?
No. We support marketplaces, retailers, wholesalers and subscription brands. If it ships through a courier network, we can help.
We’re not sure where to start with bespoke e-commerce packaging. What’s the first step?
Tell us what breaks, what customers complain about and how your orders are packed today. From there, we’ll recommend the right e-commerce packaging solutions.
Ready to think outside the box?
The first step is a quick call with our industry experts.
Let us know what you need and we’ll find your perfect packaging solution.
