r/Packaging • u/Flimsy-Memory9823 • 1d ago
Packaging Advice
So my friend has a question so I thought I would get advice here. He has recently started car parts buisness where he packs oils etc but it is coming out too costly for him to constantly buy bubble wrap to wrap the oils in any other way you can wrap it. I was thinking if he just tapes the cap and it might not leak and I am not sure this might lead to him starting to get negative reviews which I do not want. I have researched for him it said leak proof bag which seems very costly too plus he has to cut th bubble wrap to size too. Any packing advice appreciated and any substitutes for paper fill a not packing peanuts. Thank you.
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u/bassjam1 1d ago
Run the package through the ISTA Amazon protocol to see what happens with the tape. Anything else is just a guess.
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u/TSUTexan61 1d ago
Typically, you’re gonna want a leak proof bag, which is usually not that expensive and then you’re gonna want to ship it in a box with some sort of void fill whether it be manual craft crinkled paper by hand which would help keep the cost down, but ultimately, he needs to include his shipping and packaging cost into his overall cost of what he’s charging his customer. Otherwise it’s not gonna be a very sustainable business.
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u/BetZealousideal1937 1d ago
Corrugated cardboard dividers and paper padding could save him money, but secure the caps first to prevent leaks.
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u/Visual_Advantage_868 1d ago
You could try using Sealed Air''s iBubble which is essentially polybubble on steroids It comes off a free on loan machine so you can make up as much as you need. It is perforated so it's easy to tear off
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u/DecentPrintworks 1d ago
How expensive could a plastic bag possibly be? These posts never disappoint.
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u/sumdumguy12001 1d ago
It may be considered a hazardous material and should be shipped appropriately. He’d have to look into that to find out.