3 Tips For Packing Products Before Shipping Them

For all products, packaging is important. But in addition to this, the way in which something is packed is also of vital importance. Especially if you’re going to be shipping this item all over the country or the world, properly packaging and packing this item will ensure that your consumer gets exactly what they paid for without issue. Because when there are issues, it’s going to be a big headache both for you and for your customers or clients.

So, to help avoid this, here are three tips for packing products before shipping them.

Learn More About The Shipping Process First

The first thing that you should do before shipping something is to learn a bit about the process and what the packages will be going through in order to get to their destination. With this information, you can better know how you should pack the product and package everything so that it arrives safely where it needs to be.

Depending on how far you’re shipping something and how big it is, it could go through all kinds of processing equipment. So, if there is something with the packaging that could get caught or torn or otherwise damaged by processing machines, you may want to think about how you can pack your products, so this isn’t as big of an issue.

Consider Both The Inner And Outer Packaging

Both the inner and the outer packaging should be carefully considered before you put something in the mail to be shipped.

With the inner packaging, you want to ensure that your product will arrive looking just as you imagined and that it will be safe and secure. This might require you to use things like tissue paper, bubble wrap, and other items around your product. And when you’re dealing with the outer packaging, you’ll want to use strong tape to secure your box or envelope and may want to consider packaging using multiple layers for even more protection.

Think About The Elements

Something else that you’ll need to consider when shipping something is the elements that the package could be exposed to. While putting more materials in and around the product could protect it from breaking, if it’s going to be having a drastic change in elevation or be exposed to heat or cold, you’ll want to account for those things in your packaging as well.

To ensure that your products can withstand these things, you may need to do some additional testing before you actually begin selling your products. And if something like moisture is a concern, make sure you ship off your products with additional products meant to absorb moisture and keep it from getting to your actual product.

If you’re concerned with how to best package your products before shipping them, consider using the tips mentioned above to assist you with this.

It is also important to consider if your product is being shipped directly to the consumer or to a retailer. Please see the tips below to learn more on the difference between packaging for retail vs e-commerce.