The party at fault is always hard to pin down

The party at fault is always hard to pin down. Are the couriers responsible for the damage or was the packaging substandard? Of course, as we all know prevention is better than cure. But we don’t live in a perfect world. The only protection from heavy handed couriers is the quality of the materials & packaging methods employed. We offer the following packaging advice based on our couriers recommendations;

Packaging advice for product protectionIt is recommended that you leave a space of at least 50mm between the outer container and the product inside. This space should be filled with padding of some sort, preferably bubble wrap, corrugated paper, shredded paper or suitable loose fill material.

The following are the most common purpose-made products to be found on the market:

CushioningSheets, pads & rolls

Different types of cushioning are available, from polystyrene or biodegradable loose fill "chips", "shreds" and "peanut" shaped materials to rolls of bubbled plastic sheet ie bubble wrap.Loose cushioning is usually made out of very lightweight materials - it's used to fill in corners, keep the articles centred in the container and provide cushioning and shock absorption. It is clean and reusable but can be very bulky to store. Many of the fillings available in the market are manufactured from recycled products. If exporting, try to avoid the use of polystyrene, as in many countries it is considered not to be environmentally friendly and a fine could be imposed. Vegetable based and biodegradable materials are preferred.Bubble wrap provides very good protection to shock, vibration and abrasion, as well as being lightweight and flexible.