Packing Materials

Choose from the following links to find out more about the types of packing materials you can use when preparing your package for shipment.

  • Encapsulated-air Plastic Sheeting

    Encapsulated-air plastic sheeting (bubble-pack) is packing material made of air bubbles that are encased between two poly sheets as they are sealed together. Learn how to use this as packing material.

    • Loose items

      Loose FillLoose fill materials are used to fill empty spaces in the packages with lightweight, non-fragile items.

      • Original Manufacturer's Packaging

        Find out about using the orginial manufacturer's packaging when preparing your packages.

        • Double (Over) Boxing Method

          Read about using the overbox method for packing your shipments.

          • Internal Packaging

            Read about using internal packaging when preparing your shipments.

            • Coolants and Refrigerants

              Guidelines for packing your shipments with coolants or refrigerants.

              • Transit Cases

                Learn how to use transit cases to transport your shipments.

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