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Help ensure a smooth delivery by following these four packaging tips.

2. Cushion and seal your inner box contents

  • Wrap fragile items separately with at least 3” (7.6 cm) thickness of air cellular cushioning or foam
  • Fill all empty space with appropriate cushioning material
  • Close and seal the inner box using the H – style taping method

The H – style taping method:

  1. Apply first strip to seal the centre seam
  2. Seal the edge seams on both ends with two strips of tape
  3. Repeat the process on the top of the box
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3. Cushion and seal your outer box securely

  • Place the smaller box containing your item(s) inside the outer box and wrap the inner box with a minimum of 3” (7.6 cm) of cushioning (including the top and bottom) of the inner box
  • Centre the smaller box containing your item(s) within the outer box
  • Fill all empty space surrounding the smaller box with cushioning material
  • Seal the outer box using the H – style taping method with pressure-sensitive adhesive poly-tape that is at least 3” (7.6 cm) wide

4. Label the outer box clearly

  • Remove labels and markings from previous shipments
  • Place a clearly completed label with full delivery and contact details on the box’s largest surface, and an extra copy of the label inside the box
  • Never place a label over seams, fold it over box edges or apply tape over it
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