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Rigid Mailer vs Bubble Mailer: Which Protects Your Product Better?
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Rigid Mailer vs Bubble Mailer: Which Protects Your Product Better?

If you’re shipping something that absolutely cannot arrive bent, dented, or crushed, the choice between a rigid mailer and…

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Poly Mailer vs Envelope: Which Should You Use for Shipping?
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Poly Mailer vs Envelope: Which Should You Use for Shipping?

When you’re setting up packaging for an online order, it’s easy to assume a mailer and an envelope are…

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Paper Mailer vs Poly Mailer: Which Should You Use for Your Packaging?
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Paper Mailer vs Poly Mailer: Which Should You Use for Your Packaging?

One of the most common questions we hear from brands setting up their shipping strategy is simple on the…

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Recyclable vs Compostable Mailers: Which One Should You Choose?
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Recyclable vs Compostable Mailers: Which One Should You Choose?

f you sell products online, you’ve probably landed on this page while trying to answer one deceptively simple question:…

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Kraft vs Poly Bubble Mailers: Which One Should You Actually Ship In?
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Kraft vs Poly Bubble Mailers: Which One Should You Actually Ship In?

Both kraft and poly bubble mailers do the same basic job: they wrap a product in cushioning and get…

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Direct-to-Consumer (D2C): What It Means, Why Brands Choose It, and Where Packaging Fits In
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Direct-to-Consumer (D2C): What It Means, Why Brands Choose It, and Where Packaging Fits In

Direct-to-consumer is a business model where a brand sells its products straight to the end customer, with no wholesaler,…

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What Is a Poly Mailer? Complete Guide to Poly Mailing Bags
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

What Is a Poly Mailer? Complete Guide to Poly Mailing Bags

Poly mailers are lightweight plastic mailing bags designed to ship non-fragile products like clothing, books, and accessories at lower…

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Packing Tape vs Duct Tape: Which One Should You Use?
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Packing Tape vs Duct Tape: Which One Should You Use?

Packing tape and duct tape serve different purposes: packing tape excels at sealing cardboard boxes for shipping and storage,…

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Best Custom Packaging for Small Business: 7 Top Suppliers Ranked
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Best Custom Packaging for Small Business: 7 Top Suppliers Ranked

Choosing the right custom packaging supplier can make or break your small business packaging strategy. The wrong choice means…

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Benefits of Custom Packaging: 11 Ways It Helps Your Business Grow
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Benefits of Custom Packaging: 11 Ways It Helps Your Business Grow

Quick answer: The main benefits of custom packaging are stronger brand recognition, a more professional brand image, clear differentiation from…

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Best Types of Paper for Packaging and How to Choose The Right One For Your Business
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Best Types of Paper for Packaging and How to Choose The Right One For Your Business

The right commercial packaging can make or break a customer’s first impression. And ultimately, your bottom line.  As brands…

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