{"id":1006,"date":"2021-06-07T05:07:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T05:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pack-blog.packola.com\/blog\/?p=1006"},"modified":"2026-11-11T12:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T12:13:14","slug":"what-are-the-different-packaging-supplies-and-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/what-are-the-different-packaging-supplies-and-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Packaging Supplies?"},"content":{"rendered":"<main id='bde-main'><section class=\"bde-section-1006-103 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-rich-text-1006-105 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>When people talk about packaging, what usually comes to mind are boxes and envelopes. While both products play an important role in sending out letters and packages, there are a lot more factors involved. Packaging supplies are everything and anything that helps secure your products and ensure they safely reach their destination. These can be packaging materials inside boxes, such as packaging peanuts, gummed tape to seal boxes, or bubble wrap for exterior protection.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-code-block-1006-106 bde-code-block scrollbar-none packola-table\">\n\n  <table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%;\">\n        <tbody>\n            <tr style=\"height: 33px;\">\n                <td style=\"width: 15%; height: 33px;\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n                \n                <td style=\"width: 20%;   height: 33px;\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/packola.com\/products\/product-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Product Boxes<\/strong><\/a>\n                <\/td>\n\n                <td style=\"width: 20%;   height: 33px;\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/packola.com\/products\/mailer-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Mailer Boxes<\/strong><\/a>\n                <\/td>\n\n                <td style=\"width: 20%;   height: 33px;\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/packola.com\/products\/shipping-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Shipping Boxes<\/strong><\/a>\n                <\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n\n            <tr style=\"height: 275px;\">\n                <td style=\"width: 15%;   height: 275px;\"><span ><strong>Material Options Available<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n                \n                <td style=\"width: 20%;   height: 275px;\">\n                    <ul>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >14 pt. Cardstock<\/span><\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >18 pt. Cardstock<\/span><\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >24 pt. Cardstock<\/span><\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >Corrugated Cardboard<\/span><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/td>\n\n                <td style=\"width: 20%;   height: 275px;\">\n                    <ul>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >Standard White Corrugated Cardboard<\/span><\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >Premium White Corrugated Cardboard<\/span><\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >Premium White Corrugated Cardboard with Glossy Ink<\/span><\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >Kraft (Brown) Corrugated Cardboard<\/span><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/td>\n                \n                <td style=\"width: 20%;   height: 275px;\">\n                    <ul>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >Standard White Corrugated Cardboard<\/span><\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >Premium White Corrugated Cardboard<\/span><\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >Premium White Corrugated Cardboard with Glossy Ink<\/span><\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >Kraft (Brown) Corrugated Cardboard<\/span><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n\n            <tr style=\"height: 156px;\">\n                <td style=\"width: 15%;  height: 156px;\"><strong>Available Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n\n                <td style=\"width: 20%;  height: 156px;\">\n                    <ul>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Length: 0.75\" \u2013 30\"<\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Width: 0.75\" \u2013 20\"<\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Depth: 1.75\" \u2013 20\"<\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/td>\n\n                <td style=\"width: 20%;  height: 156px;\">\n                    <ul>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Length: 3\" \u201320\"<\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Width: 2\" \u201320\"<\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Depth: 1\" \u201315\"<\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/td>\n                \n                <td style=\"width: 20%;  height: 156px;\">\n                    <ul>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Length: 2\" \u2013 30\"<\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Width: 2\" \u2013 29\"<\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Depth: 2.5\" \u2013 32\"<\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n\n            <tr style=\"height: 241px;\">\n                <td style=\"width: 15%;   height: 241px;\"><span ><strong>Style Options<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n                <td style=\"width: 20%;   height: 241px;\">\n                    <ul>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >Straight Tuck End<\/span><\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >Reverse Tuck End<\/span><\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >Snap Lock Bottom (1-2-3 Lock)<\/span><\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >20% Bottom<\/span><\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >Seal End<\/span><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/td>\n\n                <td style=\"width: 20%;   height: 241px;\">\n                    <ul>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >Roll End Tuck Front with Dust Flaps (RETF)<\/span><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/td>\n\n                <td style=\"width: 20%;   height: 241px;\">\n                    <ul>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span >Regular Slotted Container (RSC)<\/span><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n\n            <tr style=\"height: 123.167px;\">\n                <td style=\"width: 15%;  height: 123.167px;\"><strong>Best Used For<\/strong><\/td>\n                \n                <td style=\"width: 20%;  height: 123.167px;\">\n                    <ul>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Cosmetic Boxes<\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Candle Boxes<\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Retail Packaging<\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/td>\n\n                <td style=\"width: 20%;  height: 123.167px;\">\n                    <ul>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Ecommerce Packages<\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Subscription Boxes<\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Corporate Giveaways<\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/td>\n\n                <td style=\"width: 20%;  height: 123.167px;\">\n                    <ul>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Wine Shipping Boxes<\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Clothing and Apparel Storage Boxes<\/li>\n                        <li style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Grocery and Produce Storage<\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-1006-108 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-1006-109 bde-heading\">\nPackaging Materials To Go With Your Boxes\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-1006-110 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>After picking the right box to use, you\u2019ll need to package, seal, and protect the items while in transit, in storage, or both. You also have to determine what kind of packaging materials your product calls for. Is it fragile? Is it perishable? Will the postal service be handling the delivery or will your customer pick it up themselves? Answering these questions gives you a better glimpse of the supplies and materials you need. Every one of these have their own distinct advantages. Select one that fits your needs best.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cushioning materials<\/strong> \u2013 These are used to protect your products while inside a box.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bubble wrap \u2013 Best used for fragile and odd-shaped products<\/li>\n<li>Packing peanuts - Lightweight cushioning option that prevents shifting while in transit. For an eco-friendly alternative, opt for biodegradable starch peanuts.<\/li>\n<li>Foam sheets \u2013 Add protective cushioning to off-size items but also add bulk to your packaging.<\/li>\n<li>Air pillows - Lightweight and cost-effective way to provide cushioning, especially for big items.<\/li>\n<li>Shredded paper \u2013 An eco-friendly alternative to other cushioning materials. You can use recycled paper to minimize cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tapes<\/strong> - Once your products are safe and snug inside their custom boxes, you need to seal them for safety.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Packaging tape \u2013 Heavy duty packaging tape works best for general purposes.<\/li>\n<li>Filament tape \u2013 This kind of tape is reinforced with fiberglass strands for added strength and protection.<\/li>\n<li>Gummed packaging tape - Water activated tape is extremely strong and durable. Bonds with carton material.<\/li>\n<li>Tamper-evident tape \u2013 This tape has a security feature that shows if your package has been tampered with.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-1006-122 bde-section packola-post-cta\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-div-1006-123 bde-div\">\n              \n  \n  \n\t\n\n  <div class=\"section-background-overlay bde-section-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-1006-124 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-1006-125 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cta-badge.png\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 88px) 100vw, 88px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-1006-126 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Logo.svg\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-div-1006-127 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-1006-128 bde-heading toc-ignore\">\nCustom boxes that bring your brand <span>to life!<\/span>\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-text-1006-129 bde-text\">\nPremium qualiy. Endless possibilities.\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-button-1006-130 bde-button\">\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <a class=\"breakdance-link button-atom button-atom--custom bde-button__button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/products\/mailer-box\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\">\n\n    \n        <span class=\"button-atom__text\">GET YOUR CUSTOM BOXES<\/span>\n\n        \n        \n                <\/a>\n\n    \n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><\/main>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When people talk about packaging, what usually comes to mind are boxes and envelopes. While both products play an important role in sending out letters and packages, there are a lot more factors involved. Packaging supplies are everything and anything that help secure your products and ensure they safely reach their destination. These can be packaging materials inside boxes such as packaging peanuts, gummed tape to seal boxes, or bubble wrap for exterior protection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":1939,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1006","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-packaging-basics"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1006","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1006"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1006\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1728,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1006\/revisions\/1728"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1939"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1006"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1006"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1006"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}