Short-run packaging, prototypes & laser engraving from 25 units
Custom cartons, presentation packs and personalised products, made in the UK without high minimum orders or tooling costs. Whether you need 25 or 500, we can make it.
Sustainable print and finishing since 1988.
From 25 units
No tooling costs
Made in the UK
Sustainable materials available
Most packaging suppliers start at 1,000 units. We start at 25.
Traditional packaging manufacturers are built for volume. They want orders in the thousands, charge you for a custom cutting tool before you print a single box, and take weeks to deliver.
That doesn’t work when you’re launching a product, testing a design, or running a brand that sells in smaller numbers. We built this service for exactly that gap: proper packaging and finishing, in the quantities you actually need, without the setup costs.
What we make
Four core services, from short-run packaging to permanent laser engraving.
Sustainable packaging
Short-run cartons and packaging for product launches, small brands and subscription boxes — folding cartons, sleeves, belly bands, presentation packs and gift packaging, in recyclable materials when you want them.
Prototypes and mock-ups
See and hold your packaging before you commit. Finished prototypes for investor pitches, client sign-off, retail presentations and design testing — the real thing, not a flat artwork file.
Creative print finishing
Die-cutting, creasing, kiss-cutting and perforating on our in-house digital kit. Because we cut digitally, there are no tooling or die costs on most jobs — so bespoke shapes and small runs stay affordable.
Laser engraving
Permanent, detailed engraving on wood, bamboo and card. Ideal for corporate gifts, promotional products, keepsakes and adding a premium finish to a product or prototype.
Why work with us
- Low minimum orders, from just 25 units
- No tooling or die costs on most projects
- Fast UK turnaround
- Recyclable and sustainable materials available
- Made in our own UK workshop, not outsourced overseas
- You deal with the people actually making your job
Who we work with
We work with start-ups getting a first product to market, product and packaging designers, branding and marketing agencies, e-commerce brands, and other printers who outsource their finishing rather than buy the kit. If you need small quantities done properly, you’re in the right place.
How it works
1
Tell us about your project
Send your idea, artwork or a rough sketch. No brief is too early.
2
We quote and advise
A clear price and honest advice on materials, sizes and finishing, usually within one working day.
3
We make a sample
Approve a prototype or sample before we run the full quantity.
4
We produce your order
Finished, checked and shipped from the UK.
Trusted by brands since 1988
Add one or two real client quotes here when available — a single genuine quote lifts conversion more than anything else on the page.
Common questions
What’s your minimum order?
25 units on most products. If you need fewer for a prototype or sample, just ask.
Do you charge for tooling or cutting dies?
No, not on most jobs. We cut digitally, so you skip the setup and tooling costs that traditional die-cutting involves. That’s what makes short runs and custom shapes affordable.
How quickly can you turn a project around?
Most short runs go out within [X] working days. Tell us your deadline and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can I get a sample before I order?
Yes. We can produce a prototype or sample so you can check the size, material and finish before committing to the full quantity.
What materials can you work with?
A range of boards and papers for packaging, plus wood, bamboo and card for laser engraving. We can point you to recyclable and sustainable options where they fit the job.
Are your materials sustainable?
We offer recyclable and sustainable materials on most packaging work. Tell us what matters for your brand and we’ll suggest options.
Do you work with agencies and other printers?
Yes. We do trade and white-label finishing for designers, agencies and printers who need short-run work without buying the equipment themselves.
Where are you based and do you ship UK-wide?
We manufacture in our own workshop near Slough and ship across the UK.
Tell us what you’re making
If you can picture it, there’s a good chance we can make it. Send over your project, from a single prototype to a short production run, and we’ll come back to you within one working day.
Or email Jamie directly at jamieg@soweasy.com
Sustainable UK manufacturing since 1988
Short-run packaging
Prototypes
Print finishing
Laser engraving
Short-run packaging, prototypes, print finishing and laser engraving, made near Slough and shipped UK-wide.