Boxes, Mailers & Envelopes

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Boxes, mailers and envelopes are the containers that carry your product to the customer. This subcategory covers corrugated shipping boxes (regular slotted cartons in single-wall and double-wall), padded and bubble mailers, poly mailers for soft goods, and paper or document envelopes. Shipping departments, online sellers and parts counters use them for parcel shipments, returns and inter-office mail.

What to check before you order

  • Inside dimensions. Box sizes are listed as length x width x depth, measured inside. Allow space for cushioning around the item.
  • Board strength. Corrugated boxes are marked with an edge crush test (ECT) or burst strength rating. Heavier contents and stacked shipments need stronger board or double-wall construction.
  • Mailer type. Bubble mailers add light cushioning for small items. Poly mailers are lightweight and water resistant but offer little crush protection.
  • Dimensional weight. Carriers often bill by package size as well as weight, so a box that fits closely can lower shipping cost.
  • Quantity per bundle. Boxes and mailers are sold in bundles or cases. Check the pack quantity against your monthly usage.

Common questions

What does 32 ECT mean on a box?

ECT stands for edge crush test. A 32 ECT box has board rated to resist 32 pounds of force per inch of edge before crushing, a common rating for single-wall shipping cartons.

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