Sending letters and packages through the mail is a daily requirement for many people and businesses and there is a range of envelopes which can be used to do this. When sending items that need a little more protection to ensure they reach the destination undamaged, a good option can be to use padded mailing envelopes.
There are many items sent through the mail which are a little more fragile, such as CD’s, tapes, film equipment and a range of other items. Although most objects sent in the mail have to be reasonably robust there is still a possibility that they may be damaged in the mailing system. Using padded mailing envelopes to provide these with a little more protection can be a sensible option and can greatly reduce the chances of the contents being damaged.
Padded shipping envelopes look similar to regular envelopes on the outside, but on the inside have a layer of padded material which can protect the item being sent. This can typically be some type of bubble mailing envelope, or paper fiber material which cushions the contents and protects them if the package is dropped or handled roughly. Envelopes with padding also tend to be manufactured such that they are more durable and harder wearing than standard envelopes. Many of them are tear resistant and waterproof to better protect the contents in all conditions.
A padded envelope can also be known as a jiffy bag or padded mailer and these come in a range of sizes and strengths. Mailing padded envelopes can be found in a number of different outlets with office supply stores such as Staples and Office Depot being some of the best places to look. They can also be sourced from a number of Internet stores and if you need to buy in bulk, a wholesale stationary or packaging retailer can also be a good place to find padded mailing envelopes.
Although it is possible to buy a single padded envelope, they more typically come in packs and are generally affordable products to purchase. A set of 25 Rugged Mailers from CareMail, for example, costs around $15 to purchase and these padded envelopes feature double reinforced corners to provide durability and the envelope padding is provided by recycled newsprint. They are fully recyclable making them a good choice for the environment.
If you need many lined envelopes then buying in bulk from a wholesaler is another option to consider. There are a few companies that provide this with Packaging Supplies being one of these. They have Kraft, White and self seal padded mailing envelopes available in various sizes and strengths. Depending on the size and strength of envelope padding selected these retail for around $70 to $250 for 500 standard padded envelopes. Other wholesale companies that have padded envelopes for sale include Packaging Price and Paper Mart.
If you are sending items that are more fragile through the post then doing what you can to protect these can help to make sure they arrive at their destination intact. Using padded mailing envelopes is a simple way of doing this and these simple envelopes are a good way to reduce the chances of the contents being damaged.