A GUIDE TO STITCHED BOXES SIZES AND MATERIALS
Our wire stitched boxes are made from solid cardboard sheets sourced in Great Britain. Unlike corrugated cases, we have several standard material options and thicknesses and three types of wire stitching.
This page is to help you get a better understanding on what to expect from different types of boxes we do.
Standard Size Boxes
We carry a small number of die-cut box sizes. These box sizes are ‘stamped out’ using a hand-fed Platen press. Please see the tables below for our current range of standard sizes. As with all our products, these items are made to order, but can be dispatched within 10 – 15 days of order depending on our production schedule at time of order (Oct-Dec being exceptionally busy months).
Box and Lid
Available in 850-1500 micron greyboard and 1000-1900 micron kraft.
| Type | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Depth (mm) |
| A4 Document Boxes | 310 | 220 | 50 |
| A3 Document Boxes | 435 | 310 | 50 |
| Code BXM010 | 128 | 100 | 76 |
| Code BXS030 | 208 | 70 | 16 |
| Code BXM070 | 140 | 105 | 50 |
| Code BXM110 | 185 | 105 | 70 |
| Code BX0010 | 200 | 90 | 75 |
| Code BXS040 | 146 | 62 | 40 |
| Code BXS070 | 237 | 68 | 24 |
| Code BXS190 | 81 | 54 | 25 |
| Code BXM080 | 230 | 105 | 40 |
| Code BXM100 | 190 | 105 | 40 |
| Code BXH105 | 100 | 100 | 30 |
| Code BXH110 | 115 | 63 | 18 |
Clamshell
Available in 850-1500 micron greyboard and 1000-1500 micron kraft.
| Type | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Depth (mm) |
| 8” Clamshell Box | 220 | 160 | 78 |
| 12” Clamshell box | 310 | 230 | 80 |
| 12” Document Clamshell Box | 310 | 230 | 45 |
| 15” Clamshell Box | 390 | 260 | 83 |
| 17” Clamshell Box | 440 | 290 | 86 |
If you have a regular requirement for large volumes of a specific box size then die-cutting can work out as a more cost effective method of production. There is a one off cost for the die to be created, which is invoiced on the first order.
Custom Size Boxes
We do have maximum and minimum parameters to consider, but within reason, the dimensions can be easily suited to your requirements. All of our boxes are custom made to order, using your internal LxWxD dimension requirements as the basis for sizing.
Each box starts life as a sheet of solid board approx. 750 x 1100mm, so our finished product must be produced from within this dimension, be it small, multiple complete units or just one big lid and one box per sheet.
And as the image below shows, we can also provide bespoke shaped boxes on request.
Minimum / Maximum Sizes
Minimum Depth
The minimum box depth should be at least 15mm (depending on material thickness)
Maximum Size
Maximum box size is restricted by the raw material sheet size. The maximum available box size dimensions are approximately 65cm x 50cm x 12cm
Finger Gouges
These are an optional feature which can help with lid removal. Finger gouges are usually applied to a box where the lid is the full depth on the unit.
Box Materials and Thicknesses
Standardised around four main materials – un-lined greyboard, double lined kraft, solid black and JPP archive board – we have several options on thickness, which are detailed below.
Lined Kraft Board
Made using the greyboard 100% recycled core with an acid free, neutral pH Kraft paper lining on two sides. Commonly found in document archives. Has a vintage look and feel, and is probably our most popular material.
- 1000 micron
- 1250 micron
- 1500 micron
- 1900 micron
Unlined Greyboard
Produced using 100% post-consumer fibre waste. This is the substrate for most lined materials, which makes for a great utilitarian, brutalist, industrial looking product.
- 850 micron
- 1000 micron
- 1500 micron
Solid Black Board
Exactly as the description. Fully black dyed board which really sets off a brass or copper foil blocking
- 1250 micron
Archival Board
For very long term storage of precious artifacts, documents etc. Mainly found in personal archives, libraries, museums, National Trust and English Heritage properties. Acid/Lignin free/Calcium carbonate buffer, solid archival box board, white internally in blue/grey outer.
- 1300 micron
Request a Quote
Send your requirements and we will get back to you with a quote within 1-2 working days.
Material swatch samples can be requested free of charge. Ready box sample(s) have a small fee. Please don’t hesitate to ask - call 01142626257