4 Packaging Tips That Will Ensure Your Gifts Are Delivered On Time This Festive Season

The festivities are just beginning with the holiday season being so near. I am sure that you must have already started preparing the list of gifts that you would be sending out to your near and dear ones. But what if your gifts fail to reach them on time or if they are damaged during transit? You would be disappointed and it would definitely spoil your mood. By taking a few precautions and being careful about your choice of packaging materials, you can ensure that your gifts are delivered on time and without any damages during this festive season.

Select the Correct Packaging Box

Did you know that a crease (made in the box’s wall) can reduce the strength and durability of the package by 70%? These are alarming figures and you should be careful about the box that you chose. It is better to use a new corrugated box or one that has adequate strength even after being made from recycled materials, because a used box would have less strength.

If you have no other option other than reusing White Shipping Boxes, then you need to make absolutely sure that the box is in excellent condition with proper strength and durability. A good way to check this is to ensure that there are no punctures, tears, rips, or corner damage, and that all flaps are intact. Don’t forget to remove old markings and labels before reusing the box because it could be sent to the wrong places due to old mailing information on it.

Lastly, you need to get the correct size because if it is too large, then you could be wasting your money on some extra space that would not be utilized. For getting the right sized boxes, you need to first sort out your things that you want to pack and then note down the rough measurements for the required box. This should do the trick.

Add Adequate Cushioning

During the festive season, you can expect people to handle the products roughly owing to the sudden increase in the number of packages being shipped and the urgent deadlines that need to be adhered. The best way to prevent any damages from being inflicted to the contents is to add proper cushioning.

The cushioning can be provided by covering the content in bubble wrap, adding paper pads or using loose fill peanuts for filling up the void. If you have delicate items for packing, then cover them individually with packing paper before putting it in the box along with the padding. This should help to keep the contents safe during transit.

Seal the Box Properly

People often make the mistake of not giving due attention to the manner in which the boxes are sealed. Merely getting the right box and adding cushioning would not help you to secure the contents. You need to use strong tapes (preferably packaging tape or nylon reinforced filament tape that are over 2 inches in width) for sealing the box.

The top needs to be secured by applying three individual strips of tape to keep everything intact. The same can be done for the bottom. However, it would be better to tape the bottom in a cross shape as it helps to strengthen the base even more.

Provide Appropriate Labels and Markings

The label should be placed prominently on the surface of the box so that it has proper visibility. Moreover, the information should be clearly presented on it to ensure that it reaches the desired destination. For international shipments, you should definitely include the contact names and telephone numbers of the recipient and the shipper. Remember to use just a single label as multiple labels can be quite confusing.

Markings are also important because they give an indication of the nature of the contents and the way in which the package needs to be handled. Just use markers for putting symbols or text on the Packing Material and your package should be ready for dispatch.