Corrugated boxes
Cardboard boxes are the most common type of product packaging used by online retailers. They’re sturdy, don’t add a ton of weight to packages, and can be recycled. Double-walled corrugated boxes can provide extra strength and durability for heavier weight items. Many cardboard boxes are also made from recycled components for a sustainability factor.
Padded mailers
Padded mailers are best for shipping smaller, flat, or delicate items such as jewelry, handcrafted goods, or books. Many of these mailers are made from polyethylene and contain a cushioned or “bubble” insert. In recent years, more companies have switched to eco-friendly versions made from biodegradable materials or recycled paper.
Bags and envelopes
Unpadded polyethylene mailers, Tyvek envelopes, or sustainable alternatives are great solutions for soft items that don’t require impact protection. They’re a perfect packaging solution for apparel companies. Bags and poly envelopes are inexpensive, lightweight, strong, and self-sealing, adding efficiency to your shipping process.
Tertiary packaging
Tertiary packaging is the outermost layer of packaging and is used for shipping and distributing products. It protects products from damage during transit. A corrugated cardboard shipping box containing multiple units of a product is an example of tertiary packaging.
Custom product packaging
All packaging types described above can be customized with your branding and to your product’s specifications. For specific primary packaging, you may need to work with a manufacturer to design and produce your packaging from scratch. But many standard shipping products can be customized using a company like Hero Packaging or Better Packaging Co.
There are many options for printing and customizing everything from tissue and gift wrap to jewelry boxes and shipping envelopes. Branded outer packaging makes an impression the second it lands on your customer’s door stop.
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