If you frequently shop online you’ll know how stressful ordering over the busy holiday season can be – will my orders arrive in time for Christmas? Will everything arrive in one piece? Your customers will feel the same way!
Not only is it disappointing to receive an online order late or broken, but this can be a costly exercise for businesses, and end-users, that will then need to re-order or process refunds. The net result for your business it that your customers may not shop with you again if you didn’t deliver what they expected.
If you’re a business owner looking to ship much-needed items during one of the busiest seasons of the year then you’ll want to make sure your deliveries are as well protected as possible, while also not breaking the bank.
In this blog you’ll find ideas of different packaging supplies you can use to ensure products are delivered safely over Christmas.
Bubble Wrap
A staple for many businesses that send out large and delicate items to customers, bubble wrap is an effective way to keep products from breaking during transit. By ensuring any void or empty space is filled you reduce the movement an item can experience while it’s being shipped around. By eliminating the travel distance within the box you remove the likelihood that it will impact its container hard enough to break. Bubble wrap also acts as a shock absorber if the package is ever dropped.
As well as standard bubble wraps there are now also more eco-friendly options available. Our eco bubble wrap is made with 30% recycled material and is also 100% recyclable. The factories that manufacture eco bubble wrap are also fully equipped to recycle their own waste and in doing so, minimise what they have to throw away.
You can be sure that your packages will be protected during transit with something that is also better on the environment.
View eco bubble wrap here.
Recyclable Protection Wrap
An even more sustainable alternative to bubble wrap to protect delicate items is recyclable protection wrap. Geami Wrappak protection wrap is both naturally biodegradable and compostable.
Geami Wrappak converts environmentally friendly paper into a self-contained, disposable and recyclable combination of die-cut kraft paper and tissue interleaf that is perfect for cushioning and protecting fragile items during shipment. This recyclable protection wrap expands into a 3D honeycomb structure, providing a unique and environmentally friendly wrapping product.
With an increase in sustainably-conscious customers, you may also give recipients a bit of a wow factor when they unbox their item to find such a sustainable form of packing being used. This can improve your brand’s perception in the eyes of the customer.
View Geami Wrappak here.
Air Pillows
If you’re sending multiple items to a customer and they don’t quite fill up an entire box to send, a void fill option like air pillows is a great addition. Simply fill the air pillows with air so that they expand, and add them to your delivery boxes. When positioned around loose items they can keep them secure so that they don’t move around during transit. Unlike bubble wrap where you’re adding lots of material to the void to fill the space, air pillows use air which can significantly reduce the weight of a delivery while still filling the space.
The Airwave pillow machine allows you to produce air cushion chains quickly and reliably. Air pillows come in three different sizes giving you plenty of flexibility to choose the air pillows that will work for different packages.
View the Airwave pillow machine here.
Cartons and boxes
Cartons and boxes are an essential shipping item for any business that sends goods to customers, especially those that deal in larger items. There are now many different types of cartons and boxes available to suit a wide range of shipping needs. They also come in many different sizes so you can pick the right sized box that will suit what you need to send.
We stock a wide range of cartons and boxes that are suited to many different shipping applications. From smaller boxes to larger pallet boxes there is a variety to choose from.
View cartons and boxes here.
Corrugated Cardboard
Sometimes cardboard boxes aren’t suitable for all items you’re looking to send. For items that are odd shapes and sizes, a more flexible packaging solution is required. That’s where corrugated cardboard is a great choice. Available in big 75m rolls you can use it to cushion and protect difficult to wrap items. Corrugated cardboard is also 100% recyclable, making it a great sustainable option and something that can easily be recycled by customers.
View corrugated cardboard here.
Cushioned Paper Courier Bags
Sometimes you just need something a little smaller to send items away in! While traditional courier bags have been used by many businesses for years, they aren’t always the most suitable in protecting your items from breaking while in transit. Cushioned paper courier bags are a great alternative.
These bags are available in two sizes and are made from thick corrugated cardboard to protect your orders. They are also made from recycled and FSC certified paper – once your customers have finished with the bag, it can be easily home composted or recycled. Or, if you want to go the extra mile, why not use compostable courier bags to ensure a luxurious and sustainable delivery.
View cushioned paper courier bags here.
Get what you need fast with same-day dispatch
Here at Primepac we want to make it as easy as possible for our customers to get the packaging supplies they require. We also know how busy the holiday season can be so it’s important that you get the packaging supplies you need on time.
As well as free nationwide delivery* we also offer same-day dispatch. Simply order on a weekday before 5pm and we’ll get your items dispatched the same day. You can find out more about our delivery service here.
If you would like to find out more about our retail packaging supplies click here.
*A $3.95 handling fee applies to all orders.
