Lil Packaging

Lil Packaging Clever postal packaging, for almost everything! We manufacture and supply e-commerce packaging to the world's largest online retailers.

Lil Packaging is part of the Mainline Packaging family. Established by Roger Lill in 1983, Mainline initially focused on the supply of packaging to the major photo processors. It has grown from supplying Kodak enlargement envelopes to being Europe’s largest independent packaging manufacturer supplying an extensive range of e-commerce packaging solutions to customers across the globe. Everything we

do is tried, tested and perfected through extensive research with the world's largest online retailers and it’s the reason we produce the most operationally cost-effective range of cardboard postal packaging on the market. At Lil, we don’t just innovate. We design and manufacture every last mailer, envelope and cardboard CD case ourselves, and we keep the entire range in stock. We’re also still family-run, still independent, and still love what we do. The Lil difference
• Seriously fast to use
• Family, and world friendly
• Researched sizes to fit your needs
• Maximum protection, always
• Consistent supply
• British ingenuity

📦 May Round-Up at Lil PackagingOne of our biggest celebrations this month was achieving the Gold award from EcoVadis in ...
29/05/2026

📦 May Round-Up at Lil Packaging

One of our biggest celebrations this month was achieving the Gold award from EcoVadis in our sustainability assessment!

Following on from the huge success of across the country in April, we have really enjoyed celebrating vinyl packaging this month, sharing insights on:

A review of our vinyl mailers from one of our fabulous customers, who hasn't had a single damaged record since switching to Lil! Amazing...

A closer look at a decade of vinyl growth in our blog, and how we have evolved our vinyl packaging range to meet the growing needs of our customers. Find the blog here:
https://lilpackaging.com/blogs/packaging-knowledgebase/why-vinyl-packaging-matters-more-than-ever

The launch of the Lil 10 way and 25 way vinyl storage and shipping boxes which are now available on our website and ready to dispatch.

A huge thank you to Lizzie for her fantastic vinyl packaging demo on the factory floor of our new 10 way vinyl LP box!

Lizzie also showed us how our new 25-way LP boxes integrate seamlessly into our 50-way and 100-way shipping and storage boxes, creating a fully scalable vinyl packaging solution for larger orders.

We celebrated packaging design at its best in the form of the
Breezebox® retention packaging that we designed for ICONIC London and Tanologist.

Sustainability alert! We shared another snippet of Fred at the Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition, where he explained that one of the best ways for us to view sustainability...is simply to use less!

To find out more about our new vinyl packaging range and our recently added Lil DJ Box you can use this link:
https://lilpackaging.com/collections/vinyl-record-mailers
or to simply find out more about May, spin back through the Lil Packaging page!

Vinyl deserves better than bent corners and damaged sleeves 🎶Continuing our vinyl focus this month, have a read of our g...
28/05/2026

Vinyl deserves better than bent corners and damaged sleeves 🎶

Continuing our vinyl focus this month, have a read of our guide on how to package vinyl safely, detailing the most common mistakes to avoid when shipping records.

From choosing the right fit to reducing movement in transit, small changes in packaging can make a big difference to the unboxing experience and product protection.

Read the full guide on our website.
https://lilpackaging.com/blogs/packaging-knowledgebase/ship-vinyl-records-safely

27/05/2026

Sustainability isn’t complicated: Just use less!

At the recent Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition, Fred explained that we all have a different take on the meaning of sustainability depending on what we have learned, what our recent conversations have been or what's trending, but in our opinion, the goal in sustainability is to consume less...

Watch the video here and stay tuned for more insights from the show...

Follow our journey to Net Zero here:
https://lilpackaging.com/pages/zero-carbon

Packed for speed, built for music...We developed custom ecommerce packaging for Rough Trade records that supports the sp...
26/05/2026

Packed for speed, built for music...

We developed custom ecommerce packaging for Rough Trade records that supports the speed, scale, and attention to detail their customers expect.

This includes a custom printed, self-sealing FLP flatpack vinyl mailer and C3 Bukwrap book mailer, all designed to handle a wide range of products while keeping packing simple and efficient.

Key improvements:

- faster dispatch times thanks to a hot-melt peel & seal system, a frustration-free tear strip for easy opening, and a tamper-evident seal for added security in transit.

- over 98% of orders now dispatched within 24 hours, the packaging plays a key role in helping Rough Trade scale operations without compromising on experience or quality.

- flexible stock holding and smaller, regular deliveries also help keep things moving during peak periods, supported by a dedicated account manager for ongoing needs.

A practical solution that protects products, speeds up fulfilment, and strengthens the brand experience from warehouse to unboxing. Read the case study here:
https://lilpackaging.com/blogs/case-studies/custom-printed-vinyl-record-packaging

Built for the heavy stuff 🎧📦Our new Lil DJ Box is made from super strong double wall corrugated board, designed to prote...
22/05/2026

Built for the heavy stuff 🎧📦

Our new Lil DJ Box is made from super strong double wall corrugated board, designed to protect DJ equipment and accessories during shipping, storage and fulfilment.

Durable, reliable and ready for life on the road.

Swipe through to see our latest addition to the vinyl packaging range and find more information here:
https://lilpackaging.com/collections/vinyl-record-mailers

Great food and a good chance to catch up last night outside of work. A shout out to Vadi Kitchen in St. Ives for their d...
21/05/2026

Great food and a good chance to catch up last night outside of work.

A shout out to Vadi Kitchen in St. Ives for their delicious Turkish menu...

Back to the boxes today!
https://lilpackaging.com/pages/about-us

Lil News: Lil Packaging has achieved the EcoVadis Gold Award in our 2026 sustainability assessment! 🏆With a score of 80/...
20/05/2026

Lil News: Lil Packaging has achieved the EcoVadis Gold Award in our 2026 sustainability assessment! 🏆

With a score of 80/100, we are now ranked in the Top 5% of all companies assessed globally on the EcoVadis platform, a fantastic achievement and a huge milestone for our business.

This recognition reflects the hard work, commitment and dedication of the entire Lil Packaging team in continuing to improve our environmental, ethical and sustainable business practices year after year.

From Bronze to Silver and now Gold, this has been an amazing journey and we’re excited to keep building on this success for the future.

Read the full blog here:
https://lilpackaging.com/blogs/packaging-knowledgebase/ecovadis-gold-award-2026-sustainability-rating

19/05/2026

✨ ★★★ NEW PRODUCT DEMO ★★★ ✨

One box is good. A system is even better...

In this video, Lizzie is showing how our 25-way LP boxes integrate seamlessly into our 50-way and 100-way shipping and storage boxes, creating a fully scalable vinyl packaging solution for larger orders.

The result?

📦 Structured packing at every level
📦 Reduced movement in transit
📦 Triple-layered protection for bulk shipments
📦 Streamlined fulfilment

Find our extended range of vinyl packaging solutions here:
https://lilpackaging.com/collections/vinyl-record-mailers

Proudly made in the UK... Our packaging is designed and manufactured in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, by the people who kn...
15/05/2026

Proudly made in the UK...

Our packaging is designed and manufactured in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, by the people who know it best. Keeping production local means better quality control, shorter supply chains, and lower transport emissions.

It also means we can focus on what really matters: using less material, reducing waste, and creating smarter, more sustainable packaging solutions.

Find out more about us and our zero carbon packaging here:
https://lilpackaging.com/pages/zero-carbon

Address

13 Windover Road
Huntingdon
PE297EB

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+44(0)1480 396200

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