Posts Tagged ‘packaging and shipping supplies’
Bubble Wrap Enthusiasts: There’s An App For That!
Previously on this blog we offered reader the five best ways to pop bubble wrap (To view that blog post CLICK HERE). We wrote it because we’re aware that when you’re shipping something in boxes and packaging, it doesn’t matter what’s inside… it’s all about the bubble wrap!
A development of the Sealed Air Corporation in [...]
Packaging Supplies: Foam Peanuts
Come on. Are there any packaging and shipping supplies more fun than those little foam peanuts?
Ok, yes, maybe bubble wrap. But besides that? I can’t think of anything. They’re like fuzzy pieces of fake-snow!
The truth is, for something so small, simple, and inexpensive, they’re really quite the effective bit of packaging supply technology. Approximately the [...]
Top 6 Tapes
Tape has long been used in boxes and packaging as well as for hundreds of other projects. Here are our 6 favorites.
Electrical tape: this stuff is for electricians because it is great for insulation. It comes in lots of different colors for color-coding.
Shipping tape: is a sticky brown tape that makes sealing boxes and packages [...]
The 5 Best Ways To Pop Bubble Wrap
When you are shipping something in boxes and packaging, everybody knows that the best box filler is bubble wrap. Here are the six best things to do with this magical substance:
1. The Classic Pop: This is the way they did it in the old days – grabbing the plastic in between your fingers and squeezing. [...]
Packs and Boxes of All Kinds, With a Little Rhyme
Boxes and packaging can be expensive, especially if you’re doing a lot of shipping. Sometimes the shipping and handling charges are less than the corrugated mailers you’re sending the product in. As a result, you may want to start thinking about buying from a packaging supply company.
Buying packaging and shipping supplies in bulk is a [...]
Mom’s Package
When I have something important to send to a friend or family member, I know that there’s a certain way to ship it to ensure that it gets there safely. Most recently, I had to ship a crystal bowl that I bought for my mother’s 80th birthday. She’s been a collector of crystal for a [...]
Types of Corrugated Mailers
Corrugated mailers are super-strong yet lightweight boxes so they help you save on postage costs. Mailers can be folded together in seconds, are crush resistant, and no glue, tape or staples are needed. Their edges are designed to eliminate paper cuts, and they can be stored flat to save space. Corrugated mailers are perfect for [...]
The Wonderful World of Shipping Tape
The world of shipping tape can be a bit confusing. To help you choose the right tape to seal your box or package, here’s a quick guide to some of the varieties that are available from your packaging supply company.
Carton Sealing Tape is one the strongest and most aggressive types of tapes; it quickly grips [...]
Boxes and Packaging for Computers
If you need to pack and ship your computer but you’ve lost the original boxes and packaging, don’t despair. Here are a few tips to help you transport your computer, printer and accessories safely.
Purchase a heavy corrugated cardboard box from a packaging supply company. Special computer packing boxes and printer’s boxes are available. Check to [...]
Tips For Sending Items in Corrugated Mailers
So, you need to send a package? Here are a few simple tips that will help ensure the safe and efficient delivery of your package.
The Box – Choose corrugated mailers that are slightly larger than the item you’re sending so that you have enough room to cushion the contents. If you are reusing a box, [...]
