If you have ever needed to move goods from A to B, i.e. moving house, moving offices etc. then you will have had the need for packaging solutions. There are two main types of cardboard box, single wall and double wall.

Single wall boxes are built up of one layer of cardboard and one layer of fluting. They are perfect for transporting goods, particularly when the weight of the objects isn’t too great.

Double wall is one layer of cardboard, one of fluting, followed by another layer of cardboard, then another of fluting, finishing with another layer of cardboard. They’re ideal for heavier, bulky items for moving, storage or posting/courier transportation. They provide extra durability and protection for heavier more fragile items.

Double walled boxes will support more weight, and consequently last longer than single walled boxes, but they do cost more initially.

When packaging items that are relatively light, a single wall box is appropriate, but you can add extra padding using loosefill or as they’re more notably referred to, wotsits (but if you try to eat them you’ll be sorely disappointed, they’re made from polystyrene!) Loosefill is an effective form of protection for light to medium weight item, but for heavier items, it may be worthwhile to wrap them in bubble wrap as well.

Bubble wrap is cheap to buy and therefore cost effective to use as padding to prevent your items getting damaged. It provides an excellent source of padding and prevents damage not only to your item, but so any surrounding items as well.

Another cost effective method of safely packaging fragile or heavy items is to use corrugated paper, which is sometimes referred to as protection paper or wavy paper. It costs around the same as bubble wrap and comes in a variety of widths to suit whatever you need to pack.

The main thing to keep in mind when planning a packaging operation is that there is always a suitable packaging method for any item, however fragile or heavy, the part that requires the thought, is deciding what method to use on which items. So long as the selected method is appropriate, all of your items will arrive at their destination unharmed and in one piece.

For expert advice about what packaging supplies you will require, please visit Aspak.co.uk for cartons and a complete range of packaging materials.

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