Hover to zoomCustom Crinkle Paper Shred for Gift Boxes and Hampers
From £0.25 per unit Price confirmed on your written quote
Crinkle shred is folded paper strands that spring up to fill the space around a product. Tell us the colours and the boxes you are filling, and we send a written quote.
Quick answer
What are crinkle paper shred?
Crinkle paper shred is paper cut into thin strips and pressed into a zig-zag fold. The folds make it springy, so a small handful fills a gap and holds items in place. Gift shops, hamper makers and subscription brands use it as decorative void fill.
Key facts
- Zig-zag strands that spring up
- Pastel and bright shades
- Fills gaps around gifts
- Matches your box colours
- From £0.25 per unit
- Free digital proof
Crinkle Paper Shred specifications
18 rows| Product | Paper cut into narrow strips with a crinkled zig-zag fold |
|---|---|
| Cut styles | Crinkle zig-zag, plus flat straight-cut strands as shown in pink |
| Colours shown | Pink, red, lilac, pale green, cream, white, blue, navy and yellow |
| Typical strand width | Often 2 to 4 mm wide |
| Use in | Gift boxes, hampers, cube boxes, mailer boxes and baskets |
| Pairs with | Two piece lid boxes, tuck top cartons and kraft shipping boxes |
| How it ships | Packed loose in bags inside a carton |
| Use | Fluff by hand, then lay a bed and a top layer around the item |
| Board options | Single wall B, C or E flute; double wall BC flute; kraft or white folding board |
| Printing | Plain, one or two colour, or full colour CMYK; inside and outside print available |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Uncoated kraft, matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing |
| Sizes | Made to your inside length, width and height in mm, cm or inches |
| Artwork files | PDF, AI, EPS or SVG preferred; high-resolution PNG or JPG accepted |
| Design help | Free layout help from our design team |
| Proof | Free digital proof before anything is printed |
| Production | 4–6 business days after proof approval |
| Delivery | Tracked, 2–3 business days; free across the UK |
| Misprints | Reported within 10 days with photos: reprinted or refunded |
How much to use
| Box inside size (L × W × H) | A rough guide |
|---|---|
| 100 × 100 × 100 mm | A loose handful, enough to cushion one candle or jar |
| 200 × 150 × 100 mm | Two handfuls under and around a small gift set |
| 300 × 250 × 100 mm | A full bed for a mixed hamper with several items |
| 400 × 300 × 150 mm | Plenty to fill corners in a large hamper box |
What is crinkle paper shred?
It is paper sliced into long thin strands and then pressed with a zig-zag crimp. That crimp gives each strand a spring, so the shred fluffs up instead of lying flat.
Our photos show it nested in pastel gift cubes, piled in a kraft shipping carton and spilling from white tuck top boxes. One shot also shows a flat straight-cut strand in pink for a softer look.
Because it is paper, it feels soft and natural in the hand. It also sits well alongside kraft, white board and printed gift boxes.
You will find it in our packing supplies and inserts range next to tape, dividers and card inserts.
Who uses paper shred?
Anyone who wants the moment a customer lifts the lid to look cared for.
It also suits corporate gifting teams sending welcome packs to new staff. A layer of shred in the brand colour makes a plain box feel planned.
- Hamper makers packing jars, bottles and treats together
- Candle and soap sellers who need a soft bed for glass and bars
- Subscription box brands building a themed unboxing each month
- Bakers and sweet shops filling gift boxes for Easter and birthdays
- Wedding planners making favour boxes and bridesmaid gifts
- Event teams packing Halloween or Valentine's gift bags
Does crinkle shred protect products?
It gives light cushioning and stops items sliding about. For gifts in a sturdy box, that is usually all they need.
It is not a replacement for proper protection on heavy or very fragile goods. Glass, ceramics and anything that could crack still need a fitted insert or a stronger outer carton.
Think of it as the finishing layer. It keeps small items apart so they do not scuff each other on the way.
For those, use shred as the top layer and build the support underneath with fitted corrugated inserts cut to size.
Which colour of shred should I pick?
Choose the shade to suit the box and the season. Strong contrast makes the product stand out, while a matching tone looks calm and tidy.
Pastels work well for Easter, baby gifts and spring launches. White and cream suit weddings, and red with pink suits Valentine's Day.
If you sell all year, one house colour that matches your logo is the simplest choice. Seasonal shades can then be added for special ranges.
| Box colour | Shred that works well |
|---|---|
| Plain kraft | White, cream or a single bright shade |
| White | Navy, blue, pink or yellow |
| Black | Gold-toned yellow, red or white |
| Pastel printed | A matching pastel one shade lighter |
| Bold pattern | One solid colour taken from the print |
How much shred do I need per box?
It depends on the inside size of the box and how much space the products take. A deep box with one small item needs far more than a snug gift set.
Measure the inside length, width and height first. Our guide on how to measure a box properly shows where to put the ruler.
Send us those sizes with your rough quantity of boxes, and we will suggest an amount on the quote.
Run a test pack before a big order. Fill one box, weigh the shred you used, and multiply by the number of boxes.
How do I pack a gift box with shred?
A few seconds of fluffing makes a big difference to how full the box looks. Work through these steps at the bench.
Keep the open bag in a large tub on the bench. That stops strands drifting across the floor and keeps the shred fluffy.
- Pull a handful from the bag and tease it apart with your fingers.
- Lay an even bed across the base, a little deeper in the middle.
- Set the heaviest item in first and the lightest items around it.
- Tuck shred into the corners and between products so nothing rattles.
- Finish with a loose top layer, then add a card or sticker.
- Close the lid and give the box a gentle shake to check for movement.
Which boxes work best with crinkle shred?
Lift-off lid gift boxes and cubes show shred off best, because the whole top opens at once. Tuck top cartons work well too.
For gifts that travel by post, put the dressed gift box inside an outer shipper or use a sturdy mailer. Our two piece lid gift boxes are a common pairing for hampers.
Deep boxes need a thicker bed so the product sits near the top. Shallow trays need only a light scatter to frame the items.
What mistakes do people make with shred?
Small slips can make a lovely box look flat or messy.
Storing shred in a damp shed is another common slip. Keep the bags somewhere dry so the strands do not go limp.
- Dumping shred in a clump instead of fluffing it first
- Using so little that products sink to the base
- Packing so much that the lid bulges or will not close
- Picking a shade that blends into the product and hides it
- Relying on shred alone to protect glass on a long journey
Can I order shred with my boxes?
Yes, and it often makes sense to. We can match the shred to your box print and pack both in the same delivery.
Ordering both together also means one delivery to check in and one quote to approve.
Your boxes go through a free digital proof, with free layout help from our designers. The shred is a plain colour, so it simply ships alongside them. Use Design Your Box to plan your packaging if you are starting from scratch.
Crinkle shred or tissue paper: which is better?
Both dress a box, but they do different jobs. Tissue wraps a product, while shred fills the space around it.
Many sellers use the two together. A sheet of tissue folds over the top, and shred holds everything steady underneath.
If you only pick one, choose shred for boxes with several loose items. Choose tissue for a single folded item such as clothing or a scarf.
Shred also hides small gaps in a box that is slightly too big. That lets one box size work for a few different gift sets.
How do I order crinkle paper shred?
Tell us the colours, the cut style and roughly how many boxes you will fill. Send it through the trade quote request form, by email to info@ordercardboardboxes.co.uk or on WhatsApp.
We reply with a written quote. Once you approve it, the order goes out by tracked delivery and usually arrives in 2 to 3 business days. Sending it anywhere in the UK costs nothing extra.
If anything arrives damaged or wrong, send photos within 10 days and we will put it right with a reprint, replacement or refund.
Crinkle Paper Shred: questions
12 answersWhat colours of crinkle shred are there?
Our photos show pink, red, lilac, pale green, cream, white, blue, navy and yellow. Ask if you want a shade to match a particular box.
What is the difference between crinkle and straight-cut shred?
Crinkle shred has a zig-zag fold that makes it springy and full. Straight-cut strands lie flatter and give a softer, silkier look.
Can I mix colours in one order?
Yes. Many hamper makers order two or three shades and blend them in the box.
Is paper shred enough to protect glass jars?
It helps stop movement, but glass on a long trip needs a fitted insert or a stronger carton as well.
How much shred fills a gift box?
A loose handful suits a small 100 mm cube. Larger hampers need a full bed plus extra in the corners.
Will shred fall out when the box is opened?
A little may, which is normal. A tissue sheet over the top layer keeps it tidier.
Can shred go in a mailer box?
Yes. It works well in mailer boxes as long as the lid still closes flat.
Does the shred match printed boxes?
We can suggest the closest shade to your box print when you order both together.
Can I order shred without boxes?
Yes. Ask for shred on its own and we send a written quote.
Should I fluff the shred before use?
Yes. Tease each handful apart so the folds open and fill more space.
How is the shred packed for delivery?
It is packed loose in bags inside a carton, so the strands keep their spring.
How long does delivery take?
Orders go out tracked and normally arrive within 2 to 3 business days. There is no delivery charge to UK addresses.
Not covered here? Message the trade desk on WhatsApp or email info@ordercardboardboxes.co.uk.
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