How To Pack A Parcel for Fragile Items

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How To Pack A Parcel for Fragile Items

• Packaging

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• Fragile items, also known as delicates, are items
  that get damaged more quickly. Most of the time,
  fragile items get damaged or broken during the
  shipment process, and the reason commonly seen
  for that is inefficient packing. They require
  more attention as compared to other items when
  transported from one place to another. Packaging
  fragile items can sometimes get difficult if you
  are unaware of the right way to pack them. The
  blog talks about how to pack a parcel for two
  kinds of easy-breakable items. One is glass or
  ceramic items, and the other is jewellery or
  mobile parcels.

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Steps For How To Pack A Parcel For Delicate Items

• Below are some easy and informative steps for how
  to pack your fragile items in the best and easy
  way.

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Choosing The Correct Box Or Bag

• The first step is to choose the type of box or
  bag that goes well with the fragile item. For
  example, corrugated cardboard boxes are best if a
  delicate glass or ceramic item is being packed.
  They are durable made up of corrugated cardboard
  sheets joined together, providing extra strength
  to resist weight pressure. A single cardboard
  sheet includes straight sheets on the outer sides
  with a single rippled sheet on the inner side.
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• In the case of packing lightweight delicates like
  jewelry, mobile, etc., jiffy bags are good to
  use. They are envelopes padded with bubble
  wrap or foam on the inside that act as a
  protective layer to save the item. They are made
  in a variety of sizes and are mainly available in
  two main options. One is a Jiffy Padded Bag, and
  the other is a Jiffy Bubble Bag. You can choose
  the type of bag, keeping in view the size and
  fragility of your item.

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Wrapping The Item

• The second step is to wrap the items that are
  being packed in a box or bag. It is important as
  it gives the item double protection from any
  shock that can cause breakage. You can use bubble
  wrap, old newspaper, or both for glass or ceramic
  items. If multiple delicate items are packed
  together in a single box, make sure to wrap every
  item and use a divider in the box, either
  cardboard or a styrofoam sheet.
• In case of packing a jewelry item or a mobile,
  make sure to wrap it in a thin layer of craft or
  newspaper sheet and then put it in the jiffy bag
  for extra protection.

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Inner Cushioning

• After wrapping, the third step is using package
  cushioning to fill up the unnecessary void space
  left in the box. Filling up spaces is important
  as it absorbs external shock and saves the item
  from breaking. Cushioning used in protective
  packaging includes bubble wrap, packing peanuts,
  packaging foam, Styrofoam Sheets, packaging
  paper, cornstarch pellets, and scrunched-up
  newspaper.
• If more than one item is packed together in a
  single box, It is ideal to use cushioning between
  items to prevent breakage. However, there's no
  need to use inner cushioning for packing items in
  jiffy bags as it already has protective padding
  on the inside.

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Sealing The Box

• The next step and important step in how to pack a
  parcel process is sealing the box with
  good-quality tape. Brown packing tape is best to
  seal corrugated cardboard boxes as it is durable,
  adhesive and easily secures the area where the
  tape is used. The proper way to seal a box is to
  use the H-taping technique, i.e., applying tape
  on the flap and seams on the top and bottom of
  the box.
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• The Jiffy bag is already complete with a
  self-sealing strip on the inside of the flap. In
  addition, you can use a strip of tape on the
  envelope's flap in case you are doubtful that it
  may open.

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Address Labeling

• The last and final step is to label the parcel.
  It should also include all the essential
  information that the courier company needs. The
  address label should include the recipient's
  name, phone number, and exact address stating
  city, street address, zip code, and a return
  address if the parcel is not shipped to the first
  address.
• The label should be placed on the top of the box
  and secured with either a gum stick, UHU glue, or
  transparent scotch tape. To make your parcel be
  treated with extra care by the package handler,
  add the label "fragile" with the address label.
  You can either buy readymade fragile stickers or
  buy boxes and bags already labeled fragile.

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Final Words

• Packing fragile or damage-prone items sometimes
  gets difficult, but if handled carefully, it
  easily reduces the chance of the item from
  getting damaged. The blog talks about easy steps
  about how to pack a parcel for your fragile item
  in the best way.
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