Top Packaging Materials for Safe & Secure Shipping

Shipping and delivering your items securely is a top priority for any business, whether you’re sending delicate glassware, basic documents or durable electronics - choosing the right packaging material(s) is essential to protecting your goods from damage during transit. At Parcelsend UK, we offer a wide range of high-quality packaging solutions designed to keep all your shipments safe and to meet your business’s specific needs. From eco-friendly options to highly durable protective materials, here are our top packaging materials to ensure that your items reach their destination intact, every time.

Double Walled Boxes

Double wall boxes provide extra protection for heavy, fragile, or valuable items with their dual-layered corrugated design. This structure makes them highly resistant to crushing, impacts, and stacking. They are ideal for items that need added security in transit. The two layers also offer insulation from temperature changes and moisture, making these boxes perfect for long-distance shipments of a variety of items that require reliable protection. Click here to view our range of double walled cardboard boxes.

Bubble Wrap & Hivewrap

Bubble wrap and Hivewrap are popular protective packaging materials used to cushion and secure fragile items during shipping. Bubble wrap consists of air-filled pockets that absorb shocks, making it ideal for wrapping glassware, electronics, and ceramics. Hivewrap on the other hand is an eco-friendly alternative, which uses honeycomb-patterned kraft paper that provides flexible, durable protection without the need of using plastic. Its interlocking design wraps snugly around items, holding them in place and offering excellent protection. Both options help prevent breakage, with bubble wrap ideal for heavy-duty cushioning and Hivewrap perfect for sustainable, effective packaging. Click here to view our range of bubblewrap or click here to view our range of eco-friendly hivewrap.

Air Packaging

Air packaging provides lightweight, effective protection for fragile items by cushioning them with air-filled pockets or pouches. Our air packaging can be easily inflated and once inflated will offer shock absorption and will prevent movement within boxes, making it ideal for items like electronics, ceramics, and bottles. Its flexible design adapts to various shapes, ensuring comprehensive protection while keeping shipping weight low, which helps reduce postage costs. Click here to view our range of air packaging.

Warning Packaging Tape

Warning packaging tape is a adhesive tape that clearly marks packages with cautionary messages, such as "Fragile" or "Handle with Care". This tape alerts handlers to take extra care, reducing the likelihood of damage during transit. The bright colours and bold text make the warnings highly visible, which is especially helpful for shipments containing delicate or breakable items. By using warning tape, businesses can enhance package safety, ensure proper handling, and minimise the risk of returns due to damage. Click here to view our range of warning packaging tape.

Clear Warning Labels

Warning labels are adhesive stickers or tags that display cautionary messages, like "Fragile," "This Side Up," or "Handle with Care". These labels help communicate the need for careful handling to couriers, warehouse staff, and recipients, reducing the risk of damage during transit. The bright colours and clear text ensure visibility, making them ideal for packages containing delicate or sensitive items. Warning labels are an easy, cost-effective way to improve package safety and minimise the chances of breakage or mishandling. Click here to view our range of labels.

Picture Frame Boxes

Picture frame boxes are specially designed to safely ship framed artwork, mirrors, and other flat, fragile items. These boxes feature a snug, adjustable fit to prevent movement, with reinforced edges that protect against impacts during transit. Their sturdy construction and precise sizing help ensure that frames remain intact and corners stay undamaged, making them an ideal choice for businesses shipping artwork, photographs, or mirrors. Click here to view our range of picture frame boxes.

Pinch Top Boxes

Pinch top boxes are designed to securely hold bottles and other narrow, fragile items, with a unique closing mechanism that "pinches" the top shut for added stability. This design prevents movement inside the box, protecting contents from shifting and breaking during transit. The sturdy, compact structure makes pinch top boxes ideal for shipping bottles, ensuring that items arrive safely while presenting a professional, streamlined look. Click here to view our range of pinch top boxes.

Protective Envelopes & Mailers

Protective envelopes such as padded mailers and cardboard envelopes are designed to offer lightweight, durable protection for smaller, fragile items like jewellery, electronics, or even documents. Padded envelopes are lined with bubble wrap or cushioned with foam, whilst cardboard envelopes are manufactured from strong cardboard. Both types of envelope will shield contents from impact and moisture, ensuring contents arrive intact. Their slim design reduces shipping costs while providing a reliable barrier against damage, making them an ideal choice for businesses that need to send valuable or delicate products securely. Click here to view our range of padded envelopes & mailers.

ZigZag Shredded Paper

A final packaging material that can be used for safe and secure shipping is zigzag shredded paper. Available in multiple colours, you can use our ZigZag shredded paper as void fill to prevent items from shifting within boxes. It's an eco-friendly alternative to traditional fillers which provides cushioning while enhancing the unboxing experience. Click here to view our range of zigzag shredded paper.

Conclusion

Choosing the right packaging materials is essential for safe and secure shipping. From bubble wrap and air packaging to double walled boxes, each material offers unique benefits suited to different shipping needs. By selecting the appropriate materials, you can protect your products all the time, reduce returns, and provide customers with a positive unboxing experience.

Here at Parcelsend UK, we can offer you a wide range of high-quality packaging supplies that are perfect for safe and secure shipping and will meet all your shipping needs. Contact us today to learn more about our packaging solutions and find the best option for your business.