E-commerce packaging

In e-commerce the packaging carries both the brand and the transport. Dimensions, closure and void fill decide freight cost, damage rates and how the unboxing feels.

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Kraft e-commerce box with a printed interior and paper tape

Range and formats

Mailer boxes in corrugated for garments, books and smaller products.
Shipping cartons with printed interiors for a clearer unboxing.
Return packaging with a double adhesive strip.
Inserts and void fill that keep the product still in transit.

Dimensioning that lowers freight cost

Freight price is often set by volumetric weight rather than actual weight. We measure the product, minimise empty space and check height against carrier formats, for example letterbox-friendly dimensions. Reducing height by a few centimetres can move a shipment into a cheaper class.

Material and transport strength

E-flute is enough for light products, B-flute for normal e-commerce and BC-flute for heavier or fragile contents. Kraftliner handles moisture and handling better than a white coated liner, but mutes print colour. We choose the combination from weight, transport mode and desired look.

Closure, returns and marking

A self-adhesive strip speeds packing and gives a more even result than tape.
A second strip and tear perforation are needed for smooth returns.
The shipping-label area should be flat, light and free of lamination.
A printed interior costs little but clearly lifts the unboxing.

What VyPack does

We develop structure, dimensions, material and print specification, review samples and follow production. Manufacturing takes place with selected suppliers and transport is performed by forwarders and carriers. We do not guarantee transit times, but we dimension packaging to reduce damage risk.

Close-up of the self-adhesive strip and tear perforation on an e-commerce box

Material, structure and finish in detail

We review board quality, thickness, fit, print technique and finishing with you and turn it into a specification a supplier can produce against.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much can correct dimensions cut freight cost?: It depends on your contract and current format, but removing empty space and lowering height is usually the single largest saving.
Is kraft or white better for e-commerce?: Kraft hides dirt and scuffing better and feels natural. White gives sharper print but shows marks more clearly.
Do I need void fill?: If the product moves inside the box, yes. Correct dimensions or a board insert is often a better solution than loose fill.
Can you match packaging to our warehouse?: Yes. We take pack-station flow, flat delivery and pallet dimensions into account when setting formats.

Mailer boxesThe mailer box is the standard e-commerce format: it folds up by hand, needs no tape and gives a clear unboxing. The details of the structure decide how well it survives transport.Read more Return packagingReturn packaging must open without tools and reseal without tape. Two adhesive strips and a well-placed tear perforation are the whole mechanism, but they have to sit correctly.Read more Inserts and void fillDamage happens when the product moves. An insert that holds the product in place is nearly always more effective, and cheaper over time, than adding more void fill.Read more Logistics & supply chain supportPackaging dimensions set freight cost in two legs: inbound to you and outbound to your customer. Optimising both at once is often the largest saving in a project.Read more

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