Packaging can just not look pretty, you have to work (not hard, but smartly) to protect your products from getting damaged while in transit. And a slight overlook on this part will have you a bunch of frustrated customers and a damaged reputation.
So, what are the best packaging supplies to ship products? Obviously, it depends on what products you are shipping and the packaging would depend upon that.
Foam Packaging
To ship fragile products, use custom foam inserts, especially if they are irregularly shaped. These foam inserts are designed exclusively to support your products and you can be rest assured that your products will be safe and secure and the contents will be protected from any tampering. It is also lightweight meaning lower shipping costs.
Packaging Paper
When it comes to protecting your items during shipment, the packaging papers come with a lot of benefits. The first would be that they protect fragile products from scratches and manhandling. This is also pocket-friendly making it easier for the retailers to invest. Furthermore, packaging paper is sustainable and is easily biodegradable.
Bubble Wrap
These air-filled bubbled sheets, which were supposed to be wallpapers, are simply great when it comes to protecting your items during shipment. The bubble wrap provides a durable cushion that is flexible and absorbs any amount of impact, making it the most popular choice for customers.
But the only problem with this is that bubble wrap is not helpful of its own completely, and it is recommended that you pair it with another packaging material. Also, bubble wrap can be hefty on the pocket and is not really an environment-friendly choice.
Packing Peanuts
Packing peanuts are small polystyrene bits that get interlocked with each other when packed tightly, filling all the empty spaces and acting as a buffer to safeguard your products from shifting during transit and getting damaged.
This packaging supply is usually pocket-friendly and very efficient in packing, but the regular packing peanuts are not very environment-friendly.
Here are Five Tips to Safely Pack Your Products
The Size Matters
Make sure that the cardboard box you buy is close to the product you are shipping. This not only saves you shipping costs (because your package will be lighter than the larger boxes). This would also mean that you would also require less amount of protective packaging materials, which make it a win-win situation.
Cheap is Not Equal to Cost-Effectiveness
In the long run, buying cheap materials won’t save you money. Why so? Suppose you buy thin Bubble Wrap sheets but a lot more is required when compared to the thick and expensive version of Bubble Wrap. So, on the whole, you are ending up spending more because of the quantity of product required.
Reducing Plastic Waste
Across the world, the movement to reduce the usage of plastic continues to grow and it is a bonus point for your company if you can go plastic-free. Instead of getting your branding done on plastic covers, get them printed directly on the cardboard boxes, or get kraft paper sleeves designed. Even while reusing your cardboard boxes, your customers will be reminded of your brand.
Consider the Packaging Weight
The more packaging materials you put inside a cardboard box; more will be the overall weight of your packaging increasing your shipping charges.
Choose Wisely to Deal with Palette Stacking
Choose cardboard shipping boxes that would maximise the palette efficiency. While round boxes leave a lot of space on a palette wasting money, rectangular or square boxes stack well, leaving no excess space behind.
These are a few tips to manage your products and product shipments smartly, that would deliver all your products safe and sound, and also keep in mind the well-being of your pocket.
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