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How to Save Thousands by Using Stretch Film Efficiently
Using stretch film to wrap and secure your products decreases instances of shipping loss, prevents damaged goods, and can even defend against worker injuries. It can also help you save thousands of dollars per year in time and shipping costs. But without knowing the proper size and type of stretch film needed for your palette, it’s easy to end up wasting the product, wrapping items improperly, and increasing the risk of loss or damage. I...
Biodegradable Plastic Bags
As the public grows increasingly concerned with the impact of chemicals and artificial products on the environment, manufacturers are responding with their own lines of environmentally friendly products. One of these products is the biodegradable plastic bag. While previously paper bags may have been the only option for the environmentally conscious consumer, biodegradable plastic bags provide the convenience and durability of plas...
Boxes and Shipping Supplies
When you are shipping or transporting items it is important to have the right box and supplies for the job. The better the fit to your individual needs the safer your item will remain throughout the moving process. Here at VP Supplies, we stock a huge variety of packaging and shipping supplies and strive to provide our customers with the tools they need to get the job done right. One of the areas in which VP Supplies stands above t...
Janitorial Supplies
There are several things to consider when purchasing, stocking and using janitorial supplies. Whether for home, office or industrial use, the available products vary widely. It is a good idea to first think about what you need and to survey the entire home or facility. Is it a vintage building does it have a lot of woodwork? Is it a modern office with a lot of chrome and glass? Is the flooring tile or industrial grade m...
Four Common Shipping and Packaging Supplies
Like any other industry, shipping and packaging supplies come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes. Some are extremely specialized, meaning they are only good for shipping or dealing with one thing, while others are more general use. Despite the complexity, however, the majority of shipping and packaging supplies will fall into one of four categories: carton sealing tape, self-sealing bubble mailers, strapping, and mailing labels. ...
What Are Polybags?
Polybags are bags that are made from polyethylene, the most common form of plastic, and are used transport a variety of sealed goods. These bags are traditionally known for their sleek design, small frame, and smooth curves, and some of the items stored and shipped in polybags are comic books, food, and chemicals. One reason for this is that Polybags were initially used by magazine publisher to protect their publications. Beginning in t...
Polypropylene Bags
Polypropylene bags are some of the most popular --and commonplace --plastic bags available. But what is a polypropylene bag? Polypropylene is a chemical resin that is a polymer of propylene. It is a compound which may be naturally occurring in nature or a synthetic product. When manufactured’ it is a tough, flexible, thermoplastic material. One of its benefits is that it can easily and cheaply be produced in many forms. It is best su...
Packing and Shipping Labels
Packing and shipping labels – whether an address label or a bold sticker that declares an item breakable –are often overlooked when you are planning on shipping a package. However, having the right supplies can make shipping products of any shape and size quite easy. Whether you are shipping Christmas presents to your relatives or are a company shipping out your products, having the right packing and shipping labels makes your job easier...
Efficient Use of Stretch Film in Packaging
Stretch film, more commonly known as stretch wrap, is a highly flexible and elastic plastic film. It can be pulled tightly around objects that are being packaged until it is taught, forming a tight seal. Depending on the type of film you purchase, it may stretch up to 500% of its original length, providing a versatile and strong packaging material. However, the more common breaking point is between 100%-300% of the original length. Stretch ...
Air Pillows
Air pillows are a manufactured plastic product that are most commonly used for shipping and cushioning in order to prevent fragile items from breaking in transit. They are made from a non-abrasive poly and protect items against scratching and chipping, as well as being smashed or damaged during shipment. They are essentially made up of inflated bags, and come in many shapes and sizes. They are available in rolls, sheets or individual ...
Attention: Buyers of Packaging and Shipping Supplies
Are you looking for packaging and shipping supplies for the first time? Or are you trying to figure out where to buy them? Or are you simply looking for a second source of supply? Regardless of your situation – and whether you buy from us or not…and this is important...you owe it to your business, your bottom line and your piece of mind to read our FREE special report- “Ten Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Packaging and Ship...
Garment Hangers and Sizers
Shipping and storage are just as much about protecting the items as they are about properly storing and organizing them. For hanging garments, this means the use of hangers. Hangers come in three main varieties: wooden, plastic, and metal. Unlike other shipping and packaging supplies, hangers often find several uses, such as for transportation, storage, and display. While there are a few differences between the three types of hanger...
Packing List Envelopes
If you are a professional or a company who is shipping products, you no doubt include an invoice in all of your orders. A Packing List Envelope is the envelope that affixes to the exterior of a box and includes a packing slip and, sometimes, an invoice. This can be an easy product to overlook but it is a very important one. While all packing list envelopes may seem similar, depending on the kind of shipping you are doing you may find that...