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Compare packaging options
Not sure which to choose? These plain-English comparisons show what each option is best for, the real trade-offs, and when to just request a quote.
Cardboard boxes vs mailing bags
Use a cardboard box for anything fragile, rigid or premium; use a mailing bag for non-fragile soft goods where lowest postage matters.
CompareBubble wrap vs paper void fill
Wrap fragile items in bubble for cushioning, then fill the remaining space with paper void fill so nothing moves. They work best together, not as either/or.
ComparePoly mailers vs paper mailers
Choose poly mailers for waterproofing and the lowest postage; choose paper mailers for kerbside recyclability and a premium, plastic-free unboxing.
ComparePaper tape vs plastic tape
Use gummed paper tape for a recyclable, tamper-evident seal on a single-material carton; use plastic tape for fast, low-cost sealing with a standard dispenser.
CompareSingle-wall vs double-wall boxes
Use single-wall for light-to-medium items posted by courier; step up to double-wall for heavy, dense or fragile goods and anything going on a pallet.
CompareDirect thermal vs thermal transfer labels
Use direct thermal for shipping labels used within weeks; use thermal transfer where the print must last, resist heat/abrasion, or stay legible long term.
CompareCompostable vs recyclable packaging
Recyclable packaging is reprocessed into new material; compostable packaging breaks down into compost under the right conditions. Match the claim to the disposal route your customers actually have.
ComparePallet wrap vs strapping
Use stretch wrap to contain and weatherproof a mixed load; use strapping to bundle rigid or heavy items and secure them to the pallet. Many loads use both.
ComparePostal boxes vs cardboard cartons
Use postal boxes (often PiP/Large Letter sized) to keep Royal Mail postage in the cheaper band; use cartons for courier parcels, heavier goods and freight.
CompareHand vs machine pallet wrap
Use hand pallet wrap for a few pallets a day; move to machine film and a wrapper for high volume, tighter consistency and better film economy.
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