Sizes & Packing

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  • Book box

    A book box is a small, strong box meant for heavy, dense things such as books, files, kitchenware and tools.…

  • Archive box

    An archive box is a strong cardboard box with a lid, sized to hold files, folders and paperwork, with hand…

  • Acid-free tissue paper

    Acid-free tissue paper is thin wrapping paper made without the acids found in ordinary paper, which can yellow, stain or…

  • 40ft container

    A 40ft container is a steel shipping container twice the length of the standard 20ft size. In self storage, it…

  • 10ft container

    A 10ft container is a steel shipping container about half the length of the standard 20ft size. In self storage,…

  • Square feet

    A square foot (sq ft) is a unit of area: the area of a square measuring one foot on each…

  • Unit dimensions

    Unit dimensions are a storage unit's measurements: length and width, which multiply to give the floor area, plus height and…

  • Wardrobe box

    A wardrobe box is a tall cardboard box with a hanging rail inside, so clothes go from the wardrobe into…

  • Packing tape

    Packing tape is wide, strong adhesive tape, usually about 50mm across, made for sealing cardboard boxes so the flaps hold…

  • Removal blanket

    A removal blanket (also called a moving, furniture or transit blanket) is a heavy textile blanket wrapped round furniture and…