The Complete Guide to Shipping Bubble Mailers

In the realm of packaging, mailers are envelope-like packages and are typically smaller in size. Shipping them is an option, but please bear in mind that they are different from robust shipping boxes. Therefore, anything large or overly fragile is not right to place inside mailers.
One of their well-famed kinds is bubble mailer, which is also our topic of discussion today. As the word ‘bubble’ is in its name, you might have guessed that its distinctive feature is the inner layer of bubble wrap. The provision of cushioning and protection are key points here.

• Shipping delicate items is one of the uses of bubble mailers. The lining plays a vital role in safeguarding your products from shocks and impacts.
• Electronics, basically the smaller ones, like small cameras, mobile phones, and accessories, are the ideal box contents for this mailer.
• They can protect small glass items, such as essential oil bottles.
• More uses are books, craft supplies, cosmetics, and jewelry.

• Alongside cushioning, another perk of these mailers is that they are quite lightweight. Therefore, businesses do not have to worry much due to lower shipping costs.
• If you compare them with the prices of traditional boxes, then bubble mailers are more inexpensive. The per-unit cost is even lower when bought in bulk.
• These packaging solutions are easier to use, too, particularly because of self-sealing adhesive strips. Thus, it eradicates the need to buy or utilize tape.
• The negative aspect is that they are not a good option for excessively fragile and heavy products, as mentioned earlier. Bubble mailers are unable to tolerate heavy crushing forces.
• Non-biodegradable plastics are commonly used in manufacturing, especially in the wrap. Thus, they are not always environmentally friendly.
• Very hot shipping atmospheres are not good for the quality of these bubbles. It leads to the minimization of cushioning effectiveness, which ultimately negatively affects a few sorts of items.

For a classic pick, there are kraft bubble mailers, which have kraft, an eco-friendly paper, on the outer side. Nonetheless, the inside is lined with standard plastic bubble wrap.
Semi-fragile items can be placed inside these mailers. Another plus is their affordability. But they are not very water-resistant.

They comprise metallic or shiny surfaces, which is a definite aesthetic boost to your packaging. Hence, you can opt for these mailers for luxury goods. Also, they can resist water and tearing. Alternatively, metallic bubble mailers fail to offer solutions that are too inexpensive.

They do not merely have an inner layer of plastic bubble wrap, but the outer layer is also a sort of plastic called polyethylene. Colors can vary. However, you might see them mostly in black, gray and white. Alongside being very lightweight, poly bubble mailers are good moisture resistant too.

Start with looking for appropriate dimensions of the mailer for your items. Snug fit is the goal here. Hence, there will not be any excessive empty space and the products will not be compressed either.
Please keep in mind that the dimensions of the inner item will be different from those of the mailer due to the extra space created by the bubble lining.

If the mailer has anything truly fragile, go for double wrap. For instance, pick additional bubble wrap or foam. We will recommend adding rigid inserts, if your products are bendable. Hence, it is helpful to prevent creasing.

If there are voids around your wrapped item inside the mailer, it is better to fill them up. Otherwise, your products will shift around during shipment. Packing peanuts or air pillows are perfect for immobilizing the items.

As cited before, these mailers have self-sealing adhesive strips. So, you have to remove the liner first and press it down firmly. You can either use your hand or a flat object for this purpose. For additional seal, you can opt for clear packing tape over the entire sealed flap.

Last but not least, make use of a permanent marker and write down text, like addresses and tracking numbers. Please ensure that everything is easy to read.

Genius Packaging can create all sorts of mailer boxes, whether bubble or folding cartons. Your task is to trust us, get a quote first and discuss your business goals for accumulating more tips prior to order placement.

When it’s about shipping bubble mailers as a part of business tasks, you must have the core information available. The aim of today’s discussion was to enhance your knowledge regarding this packaging solution and how to properly or carefully ship them to wherever you prefer.