Choose the right box for your products!
5min read
15/04/2020
The box you choose to ship your products in can have a big impact – it can be almost as important as the product itself. This is especially true in e-commerce, where the product needs to look good to the end user. The box can have much more importance than just protecting the product. The packaging you choose can be part of the experience for the recipient.
So read on to get a deeper insight into the shipping boxes and cartons to choose from. There are boxes for everything from ordinary everyday objects to gifts such as books.
> A selection of boxes
E-commerce is becoming a bigger and bigger industry, and as many different types of products are shipped, many different types of packaging may also be needed. There are many types of products that need to be shipped in boxes and crates, as more sturdy and protective packaging is needed. The packaging also often needs to signal the right thing and provide a good experience for the recipient.
There are, of course, everything from book covers made specifically for sending books to boxes made for sending paintings/photographs. That’s why there is a lot of packaging specifically made for your product. But how do you choose?
The choice is vast when it comes to boxes and crates. You can choose between flat boxes for your flat products and more bespoke boxes for your more specialised products.
The boxes also come in many sizes, but can also be used with packing fillers to further protect your products.
Paper boxes and cartons are a little more complex than that, though, as they come in standard sizes of course, but are also made in more specialised sizes and shapes. This can often have an impact on the experience for both sender and recipient – a positive experience for both recipient and sender.
For example, there are Telescopic Cardboard Boxes. These boxes are clever in that they consist of a bottom and a top that can be lowered over the bottom. They are therefore perfect for products that are not a standard size. For the shipper it also means that they don’t have to stock a wide variety of boxes, the telescopic boxes can be customised to the product in question.
However, this is only a start in specialised products, as the range of boxes and crates for shipping specific products.
> What types of book covers are there?
Books are still a product that is sent a lot by post. In order to protect these products properly, special book covers have been produced to enclose the books and protect them during transport.
The various book covers are made to protect standard book sizes, as well as to protect CDs and DVDs, among other things.
The covers are also designed to fit both single and multiple books.
Book covers are made from a piece of cardboard that can be folded around the product to be shipped. This makes the cover both easy to close and very easy for the recipient to open.
In addition to the different sizes and formats, there are also different ways in which the covers can be closed.
If a book cover is closed securely with either self-adhesive strip, tape or strap, your books will be perfectly through the mail. Book covers are made with reinforced corners that protect so products don’t get bent during transport. After all, no one likes to receive a bent book.
Book covers are also available with a self-adhesive closure, making it easier to close before shipping.
> What are the best boxes for sending paintings?
Shipping paintings and other wall decorations can be a challenge. The choice of box depends very much on size and format.
Flat boxes are clearly the way to go if you need to ship paintings and pictures. These come in a variety of formats that can help protect your products during transit. Here you can find covers that are well suited for transporting paintings, which often involves glass, frames and canvas.
Like book covers, picture frame covers are made from a piece of cardboard that wraps around the product. They provide good protection all around but especially at the corners. These covers are easily closed with some tape or strap.
> Gift boxes
The look of the box the product comes in can also be very important. Here the focus is especially on gifts. The very act of opening the package is part of the experience – this is especially true if it is a gift ordered for someone else.
If you are looking for a nice cardboard gift box, you might be interested in a box with a magnetic closure. That way you won’t ruin the nice look with tape or other staples. It gives a nice stylish look while keeping the gift in place. The flat magnet in the lid provides a solid closure that is still easy for the recipient to open.
Wine is also a popular gift and needs a special box that fits the shape of the product. Boxes for bottles come in several different models that can accommodate different quantities of bottles.
If instead you need a box for a champagne, there is also a special box for just this purpose. The packaging also gives a nice luxury look with the outside in a nice leather print.
Want to know more about our boxes?
Contact our packaging specialists to find out more about our range of boxes for your specific products. Call for advice on 44 58 77 00 or visit our website https://www.rajapack.dk/
