We have some exciting news to share. Fast Printed Packaging have been named as finalists at the Digital Labels & Packaging Awards 2026, and not just in one category. We're proud to have been shortlisted in two:
- 🏆 Best Use of Personalisation - for our Christmas box campaign with FFS Beauty.
- 🏆 Innovation - for our FlexHold™ Boxes.
Being recognised at one of the packaging industry's most prestigious award ceremonies is another great win for our team, and a reflection of the work we've been putting in.
Best Use of Personalisation: The FFS Beauty Christmas Campaign
Christmas 2025 gave us the opportunity to work on something genuinely special with DTC shaving brand FFS Beauty - a personalised gifting campaign that put the customer at the very heart of the unboxing experience.
FFS didn't want a standard seasonal design. They wanted a campaign that felt thoughtful and personal at scale; packaging that strengthened emotional connection with their customers, increased the perceived value of their gifting products, and drove repeat purchases through a truly memorable brand experience.
What we delivered were fully personalised, letterbox-friendly gift boxes, each one printed with a unique customer image and tailored messaging designed specifically for the recipient. True one-to-one personalisation, produced using our fast, flexible digital print technology.
The results spoke for themselves. The campaign drove increased customer engagement and social sharing, improved repeat purchase rates during the peak Christmas period, and created a stronger emotional connection between FFS Beauty and their customers. The personalised packaging didn't just support the campaign, it became a central part of the brand's Christmas storytelling.
Innovation: FlexHold™ Boxes
FlexHold™ was born from a problem that thousands of e-commerce and fulfilment businesses face every single day. Void fill. Bubble wrap. Packing peanuts. Paper fillers. The materials businesses rely on to protect products in transit create a chain of inefficiencies that most people in the industry have simply accepted as standard: increased packing time, inconsistent results, unnecessary material costs, a cluttered unboxing experience, and a real environmental impact that's difficult to justify in 2026.
We didn't look for ways to improve void fill. We removed the need for it entirely. FlexHold™ integrates a structural holding system directly into the box design itself, creating a secure, suspended solution that holds products firmly in place during transit, without any additional packing materials. The product arrives snug, safe, and exactly as it was packed.
What makes FlexHold™ genuinely innovative isn't just the structural concept, it's the accessibility. By integrating this technology into our existing fast-turnaround printing model, we made a previously complex and specialist packaging solution available to businesses of all sizes. Low minimum order quantities. Next-day turnaround capability. Full colour custom print as standard.
For the first time, a business shipping 50 orders a week has access to the same intelligent, branded protective packaging that previously would have required specialist tooling, large volume commitments, and long lead times.
The sustainability credentials speak for themselves too. A single, paper-based solution that replaces multiple void fill materials. Fully recyclable. No plastic. Simpler for customers to dispose of responsibly, and a meaningful step forward for businesses with sustainability goals to meet.
Being shortlisted for Innovation is a recognition of what FlexHold™ represents - not just a new product, but a new way of thinking about how packaging challenges can be solved.
What This Means to Us
Earlier this year, Fast Printed Packaging was awarded Innovation of the Year at the Printweek Awards 2026 for the development of our fast printed tape. To now be recognised again, across two categories, at the Digital Labels & Packaging Awards is something the entire team is incredibly proud of.
These nominations reflect the passion and persistence that goes into everything we build. From the months of development behind FlexHold™ and our printed tape, to the ambition of campaigns like the one we delivered with FFS Beauty, recognition like this validates what we've always believed: that packaging can and should do more than protect a product. It should build brands, create experiences, and drive real commercial results.
We look forward to the ceremony in July. Whatever the outcome, we're proud of the team and what these nominations represent.
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Whether you're looking for branded packaging with fast turnaround, innovative solutions like FlexHold™, or personalised packaging for your next campaign, Fast Printed Packaging is here to help. No huge minimum orders. Printed and delivered fast, right here in the UK. Explore our custom printed packaging range here.
