When Were Corrugated Boxes Invented?

How Has the Cardboard Box Evolved? Corrugated paper was patented in 1856, but used as a liner in hats for the beginning of its existence. It wasn't until 1871 that the corrugated cardboard box came into existence as a means of shipping and handling materials.

Who invented corrugated boxes?

An accidental invention, corrugated boxes were initially devised in the late 1800s by Scottish immigrant, Robert Gair.

Where was corrugated cardboard invented?

Corrugated (also called pleated) paper was patented in England in 1856, and used as a liner for tall hats, but corrugated boxboard was not patented and used as a shipping material until 20 December 1871. The patent was issued to Albert Jones of New York City for single-sided (single-face) corrugated board.