Packing Advice

A basic rule of thumb – due to the collection, sorting and delivery process, any parcel may be dropped from waist height. If your parcel is not sufficiently packed to withstand a drop from waist height it will be deemed insufficiently packed.

Good Practice
Choose the size of the package according to its content. Under-filled boxes are likely to collapse, overloaded ones may burst.

Always use high quality materials for your shipments. Consider strength, cushioning, and durability when selecting your wrapping supplies.
Choose boxes made of corrugated cardboard, with good quality outer liners. Use heavy-duty double-layered board for valuable items.

Make use of cushioning materials, especially to stop your packaging contents from moving.
Use strapping, when suitable, as a good way to seal and secure your box. Use strong tape if a strapping machine is not available.

Put fragile goods in the centre of a package, ensuring they don't touch the sides. Your item should be well cushioned on all sides.

Place powders and fine grains in strong plastic bags, securely sealed, and then packed in a rigid fibreboard box.

Use "arrow-up" labels for non-solid materials.
Repack your gifts properly. Many goods sold in attractive packaging may not be suitable for shipping.

Use triangular tubes - not round tube-type cylinders - to pack rolled plans, maps and blueprints.