PROTECTIVE PACKAGING: 4 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Product packaging goes far beyond the use of tape and cardboard boxes. It involves evaluating your product, audience, and shipping conditions to maximize protection and keep costs down and ensure sustainability and effective marketing.
Protective packaging
plays a vital role in your business. By ensuring each of these three factors is
covered, your customers receive a positive, stress-free experience that will
encourage repeat business. So, to get a quick understanding of your existing
solution, ask yourself these questions:
Is your current
protective packaging solution not offering adequate protection? Are you getting
a higher-than-expected damaged goods return rate? And would you like to improve
your packaging solution for greater peace of mind during delivery?
If the answer to any
of the questions above is yes, or even if you're not 100% sure, it's time to
rethink your product's protective packaging.
With that said, read
and explore our four essential tips for a successful protective packaging
solution.
Materials matter
Certain types of
protective packaging are more durable than others, so it is essential to choose
a durable material to withstand the product in question. For example,
corrugated cardboard is ideal for heavier items (and various resistance levels
depending on your needs). Single or double-wall corrugation can be selected to
meet your product protection needs.
For example,
crush-resistant double-walled cartons are ideal for use in industries that
manufacture and ship products requiring high protection. From auto parts to
jewelry, home accessories, glassware and more, everyone will benefit from the
added protection that double-walled cartons offer.
Think about sustainability
Consumers are trying
to lead more environmentally friendly lifestyles in today's world. YouGov
research involving 2,000 UK adults found that 52% agree to purchase based on a
brand's green credentials, and 21% actively discontinue purchasing a brand or
specific product due to environmental concerns.
If you don't build
sustainability into your protective packaging, you will immediately be
disadvantaged when attracting new customers.
Adopting such a
solution does not mean sacrificing the strength and durability of your protective
packaging.
At Britwrap Protective Packaging, we pride ourselves on
helping our customers through sustainable packaging and are constantly looking
for new ways to offer maximum environmental respect without going bankrupt. We
have a wide range of sustainable packaging solutions on hand that can provide
the expertise your business needs to take the next step in packaging. So talk
to our team of experts today if you're looking for a sustainable and protective
packaging solution. We will be happy to help you.
Consider shipping costs
Regardless of what is
being shipped, the size and weight of a package will play a significant role in
shipping costs. Therefore, when selecting protective packaging products, you want a good balance of
protection without taking up more space than necessary or adding excessive
weight.
Custom foam or
cardboard inserts are great options for adding protection while minimizing the
size of your package. They fit snugly around your product to keep it secure
without altering the height or width of the overall solution.
Test your protective packaging.
Testing is extremely
important when looking to maximize your investment in protective packaging. Not
only can it help pinpoint issues with your existing solution, but it will also
help finalize and tweak any issues when a new protection package is being
worked on.
This can be done using
transportation simulation test equipment, which considers real-world factors to
get a realistic view of your package's performance. If vulnerabilities are
found, protection can be added/adjusted until the results are optimal.
You can also
incorporate impact labels with your protective packaging solution. These offer
a level of monitoring through the shipping process by highlighting jolts,
bumps, and bumps through G-range increments. This allows you to collect data
about the force your packages receive during transit, which could help adjust
your package for a more appropriate level of protection in the future.
Britwrap protective packaging solutions
Still not sure about
your protective packaging solution? Looking for expert advice on getting the
most out of your packaging? Do not look any further. Our team of packaging
experts at Britwrap will guide you through the process and tell you exactly how
we can help you. Contact us if you have any questions, and we'll be in touch
quickly to help you with your protective packaging.
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