Packing Supplies
Packing supplies should match the items you ship, the protection they need, and the package sizes your carriers and marketplaces accept.
Build your supply set around what you ship
Start with a small range of mailers, boxes, tape, labels, and protective fill that covers your most common orders. Add bulk quantities only after you know which sizes actually get used.
| Supply group | Useful for | Avoid buying too early |
|---|---|---|
| Poly mailers | Soft goods, light apparel, and items that do not need crush protection. | Large mixed-size cases before you know your common folded sizes. |
| Bubble mailers | Small items that need light padding but not a rigid box. | Decorative colors or odd sizes that do not fit most orders. |
| Boxes | Rigid, fragile, bundled, or higher-value items. | Oversized boxes that increase void fill and dimensional weight. |
| Tape and dispensers | Fast sealing on boxes and reinforced packages. | Specialty tapes before basic clear packing tape is working. |
| Dunnage and wrap | Void fill, scratch protection, and item separation. | Bulky fill that takes over the workspace. |
Good starter set
- Two or three package sizes that cover your most common items.
- One reliable tape dispenser and enough tape for a normal week of orders.
- A small supply of protective material for fragile or awkward items.
- A place to track low supplies before they interrupt shipping.
When to buy bulk
Buy bulk only after a package size has proven itself across real orders. A cheap case of the wrong size can waste more space and money than a smaller pack of supplies that fits correctly.
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Last updated: April 30, 2026. Product links may be added only where they fit the page and are clearly disclosed.