Basic Packaging Supplies to Keep on Hand

If your company opts to do its own product packaging,You can also use packaging paper, bubble wrap, foam
there are several packaging supplies that youror Fill-air bags. If your product is an odd size, the
company will need keep on hand. A few supplies toFill-bags may be a great choose. They are kept flat
make sure you have are boxes, filler material,and are easy to store. When you are ready to use
packaging sealer or tape, and labels.them, you can choose how much air they are filled
A variety of boxes are necessary, especially if yourwith.
items will be shipped:To insure that the box stays closed during transport,
First want to decide on what box you would like toyou'll need to think about how to seal the box. This can
use. Boxes come in many shapes, sizes and thickness.be done with packaging tape. Tape ranges from
You want to find a box that offers enough room thatwater proof, double sides, and stretchable.
the product is not squished, but not too much roomAnd don’t forget the packaging labels. You should
that the product is “swimming” in the box.consider both mailing labels, and specialty labels.
Next, you need a filler material to cushion your productSpecialty labels are used for both handling instructions
inside the box. You want to choose one that is bothand also to keep your company compliant if you're
cost effective, easy to store and does the job ofshipping flammable or hazardous material. Examples of
protecting your product. You can have cardboardSpecialty handling labels are: Fragile glass, This side up,
inserts that hug the product and keep it snug and safeRush, etc.
in the box.