Packaging Advice

To ensure your parcel arrives safetly and on time please follow these packaging tips:

• Choose the appropriate size container. Under filled boxes may collapse and overloaded boxed tend to burst.
  
  
• Use sturdy corrugated cardboard boxes and if your item is valuable use heavy duty double layered boxes for extra reinforcement.
  
  
• Try to leave 5cm between the outer container and the item you are sending and fill this space with cushioning material. You can use items specifically made for this purpose such as bubble wrap, polystyrene chippings or more common household items such as crumpled newspaper, old clothing/towels/bedding.
  
  
• Wrap fragile items individually so they don't touch each other.
  
  
• Mark the outside of the container with arrows to show the right way up or fragile where appropriate.
  
  
• Reinforce packaging on gifts. The attractive packaging of many of these goods is not appropriate for shipping on its own.
  
  
• Protect edges, delicate obtruding parts or sharp items with extra packaging such as cardboard. Fix this protective material securely so it can not fall off during transit.
  
  
• We do not reccommend that you re-use boxes however if you do make sure they are in good shape and not worn out or damaged. Remove all old labels and stickers.
  
  
• Seal all the semi-liquid, greasy or strong-smelling substances with adhesive tape, and wrap it in a grease resistant paper. Always remember that bad packaging may cause damage to surrounding items.
  
  
• If you are sending powders and/or fine grains, make sure you pack them in strong plastic bags sealed securely and then packed in a rigid fibreboard box.