General advice for wrapping and packaging your mail Make sure any outer containers are strong enough for their contents. Fill out containers with cushioning material like bubble-wrap or polystyrene chips (available from most Post Office® branches).

Which bubble-wrap is best?

Best Bubble Wrap for Shipping

  • Top Pick: Duck Brand Bubble Wrap.
  • Runner Up: Uboxes Bubble Cushioning Wrap.
  • Best Value: AmazonBasics Perforated Bubble Cushioning Wrap.

Does Australia Post have tape?

This clear packaging tape is suitable for packaging and carton sealing before posting or moving.

Can I mail a package wrapped in brown paper?

Don’t Wrap Boxes in Brown Paper Both the USPS and UPS may refuse your package if it is covered in paper. The shipping industry is automated now. Conveyer belts, sorting machines, and other machinery can rip the paper off the package.

How do you pack a bubble wrap parcel?

How to Use Bubble Wrap

  1. Wrap your item on a flat clean surface. Remember bubbles should touch your item.
  2. Lay your bubble wrapped item inside your box on a layer of bubble wrap with the bubble side facing up.
  3. Generously surround the item with extra bubble wrap.
  4. Gently close and seal the box for shipping.

How do you wrap a parcel to a post?

Sealing your parcel

  1. Use strong tape 4-5cm wide, such as nylon or vinyl tape.
  2. Flatten any sharp edge from staples or metal fastenings, and cover with tape.
  3. Seal securely along all edges and openings.

How do I wrap a parcel for delivery?

Fill out containers with cushioning material like bubble-wrap or polystyrene chips (available from most Post Office® branches). Write a return address on the item. Put a contact name, address and telephone number inside. Seal securely with nylon or vinyl tape along all edges and openings.

Which is better large or small bubble wrap?

Large bubbles are softer and thus more suited to delicate things, unless you just need the extra thickness to bulk out of box. However, small bubbles will carry more weight. In such a situation smaller bubbles would be better suited. Why should I choose Bubble Wrap?

What can be used instead of bubble wrap?

How to pack without bubble wrap: The alternatives

  • Packing paper. Packing paper is a great substitute for bubble wrap because it is soft, wraps closely around the item, and offers good protection against scratches, dust, and dirt.
  • Newspapers and magazines.
  • Old clothes.
  • Bed sheets.
  • Towels.
  • Blankets.
  • Socks.

How do you wrap a parcel?

Can you decorate the outside of a shipping box?

Using decorative paper to wrap your package may be the quickest and easiest way to decorate it before mailing. Any gift wrap will do, but choose sturdy, thick wrap if you want it to survive the trip without easily tearing. This way, the address will show up easily against the colorful paper.

What is the best bubble wrap in Australia?

1. Bubble Wrap Roll 10mm Bubbles 2. Bubble Wrap Roll 20mm Bubbles 3. The most durable, antistatic and degradable bubble wraps in Australia This product is designed for economical packaging needs. The cheapest option available. A larger roll to meet higher demands where more comprehensive packaging is required. The regular bubble wrap tech features:

What is the bubble mailer made of?

The bubble mailer consists of bubble wrap paper contained in the shipping envelope. Although bubble wrap has high impact resistance and antistatic ability, it is not advisable to transport items only in padded bubble wrap.

How many rolls of bubble wrap do I need to purchase?

However, please note that a custom slit or perforation requires a minimum purchase of 10 full rolls. Free Local Pick Up (Melbourne Hallam) Pickup hours: 08:30AM – 4:30PM (Monday – Friday), 10:00AM – 2:00PM (Saturday) Stanley Packaging, Australia’s preferred way to handle packaging needs and your local, reliable supplier of bubble wrap!

Why choose Stanley packaging bubble wrap?

Stanley Packaging have developed a nylon barrier which retains the air in the wrap for longer, keeping your products safer for a greater period of time. Our popular range of products includes 10mm bubbles, 20mm bubbles and antistatic/degradable designs. 1. Bubble Wrap Roll 10mm Bubbles 2. Bubble Wrap Roll 20mm Bubbles 3.