Not sure how to best pack your items for shipping? Here are some tips that will help ensure your parcel gets to its destination in perfect condition.
You can get your packaging materials at any Post Office. See full list here:
Containers | Cushioning | Sealing | |
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Small odd shapes | Use padded envelopes or small cardboard boxes | Use padding like cotton, wool, newspaper, foam or plastic bubble sheets to prevent shifting | Use adhesive flaps, staples or packaging tape |
Fragile items | Use fibreboard boxes (at least 175Ib test) | Use foamed plastic or padding to distribute shocks and separate item from container surfaces | Use packaging tape for sealing and to reinforce edges |
Awkward shapes | Use fibreboard boxes or tubes
| Use preformed fibreboard or foamed plastic shapes to brace item and support container's surface | Use packaging tapes (or glue for tube ends) |
Powders | Use sift-proof containers | None necessary | Use packaging tapes (or glue for tube ends) |
Soft goods | Use self-supporting boxes or tear-resistant bags | None necessary | Use packaging tape or self-sealing bag |
Shifting items | Use fibreboard boxes (at least 175Ib test, holding up to 20Ibs) | Use interior fibreboard separators or tape reinforcements to prevent shifting | Use packaging tape for sealing and to reinforce edges |
High-density loads | Use fibreboard boxes (at least 175lb test, holding up to 20lbs) | Use interior fibreboard separators or tape reinforcements to prevent shifting | Use packaging tape for sealing and to reinforce edges |