When sending fragile or more bulky items through the post, using a padded envelope that gives some protection to the contents is a common sense way to do this. Bubble mailers are one of the best types of envelopes for this purpose and these are designed to better protect the contents and keep them as safe as possible when they pass through the postal system.
For the most part bubble mailers look like a standard envelope on the outside. However the wall of the envelope features a bubble wrap lining construction and this helps to cushion the contents providing a measure of protection should the bubble wrapped mailers be handled roughly or dropped at any time. Using bubble mailer envelopes can provide you with a greater degree of confidence that items that you ship will reach the recipient intact and in good condition.
Bubble mailers are also more durable than standard paper envelopes and are less likely to tear or become damaged in transit. Many bubble envelopes are also waterproof meaning the contents should be kept safe whatever the conditions. Bubble wrap packaging is typically used for sending items which are more susceptible to damage or also bulkier items which are more likely to tear a standard paper envelope. This can include CD’s (they specifically make CD bubble mailers for this purpose), books, mobile phones and many other items.
Bubble mailers are widely available, come in a range of different sizes and are most typically white bubble mailers or brown ones in color. Bubble wrap bags and mailers can be found for sale in a number of outlets including office supply stores, stationary retailers and there are also many companies that sell them online. Typical of these are, amongst others, Office Depot, Staples, Shipping Supply and Royal Mailers. These all have a wide variety of bubble construction envelopes for sale at affordable prices.
Costs for bubble envelopes will typically depend on the size of the envelope and the strength. Royal Mailers for example have a range of Kraft-Air Bubble Mailers with Self Seal available and the cost for these bubble mailing envelopes varies from around $50 for a box of 500 4 x 7 inch size envelopes to around $290 for a box of 500 14 x 20 inch size envelopes. These bubble wrap mailers come in golden Kraft recycled paper with a 3/16 inch bubble lining and self seal closure.
If you need something a little stronger then Office Depot sell Scotch 6 x 9 inch size bubble envelopes with a box of 25 costing around $11. These padded mailing envelopes are lightweight although durable and meet US Postal regulations. Office Depot also has a wide range of other bubble envelopes for sale and is a good place to look for these. Generally when purchasing a bubble mailer it can be a good idea to buy in bulk if you can. Bulk bubble mailers will tend to reduce the cost of an envelope and will typically get you a better deal.
If you regularly send fragile or bulkier items through the postal system then using bubble mailers to ensure that packages arrive safely and with the contents intact is a sensible thing to do. They are effective, durable envelopes and whatever you send should arrive at the recipient safe and sound.