Shipping and mailing supplies

Here are some common shipping and mailing supplies:

Packaging Materials:

  1. Boxes: various sizes and types (e.g., corrugated, foam, plastic)
  2. Bubble wrap: for protecting fragile items
  3. Foam inserts: for custom-fitting items in boxes
  4. Packing peanuts: for filling empty spaces in boxes
  5. Paper fill: for filling small gaps and voids
  6. Tape: various types (e.g., packing, duct, masking)
  7. Twine or string: for securing items in boxes
  8. Padded envelopes: for sending fragile or valuable items

Labels and Stickers:

  1. Shipping labels: pre-printed with your return address and shipping information
  2. Address labels: for labeling packages with recipient's address
  3. Stickers: for marking packages as "Fragile," "Do Not Bend," or "Handle with Care"
  4. Barcode labels: for tracking packages and inventory

Shipping and Mailing Envelopes:

  1. Standard envelopes: for sending letters and documents
  2. Flat rate envelopes: for sending packages up to a certain weight or size
  3. Priority mail envelopes: for sending time-sensitive packages
  4. International envelopes: for sending packages to other countries

Other Supplies:

  1. Shipping scales: for weighing packages accurately
  2. Measuring tape: for measuring packages to ensure they fit in boxes
  3. Packing lists: for keeping track of items being shipped
  4. Customs forms: for declaring items being shipped internationally
  5. Insurance forms: for insuring packages against loss or damage
  6. Return shipping labels: for sending packages back to the sender

Specialty Supplies:

  1. Thermal shipping labels: for printing labels with a thermal printer
  2. Shipping bags: for sending items that require extra protection (e.g., electronics, clothing)
  3. Mailers: for sending items that require special handling (e.g., wine, fragile items)
  4. Shipping tubes: for sending items that require extra protection (e.g., artwork, fragile items)

These are just some of the common shipping and mailing supplies. The specific supplies you need will depend on the type of items you're shipping, the shipping carrier you're using, and the destination of the package.