How to Ship Glassware Safely
How to Ship Glassware Safely
Wrap each glass piece individually in 2–3 layers of bubble, separate pieces with cardboard dividers or extra bubble, pack in a double-wall corrugated box (ECT-44 minimum) with generous paper void fill on all six sides, and label the outside as Fragile + Glass + This Side Up.
Quick facts
| In-stock SKUs | 22 |
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| Total options | 22 |
| Price from | $8.49 |
| Price to | $100.05 |
| Average price | $34.15 |
| Materials | corrugated, kraft, bubble, plastic, paper, white, red |
| Strengths | ECT-48, ECT-44 |
| Pack quantities | 15, 25, 500 |
In-stock options
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6x6x6 ECT-44 Heavy-Duty Kraft Corrugated Boxes - 40% Stronger, Bundle of 25
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8x8x8 ECT-48 Double Wall Kraft Boxes - Heavy Duty Shipping, Bundle of 15
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6x6x6 ECT-48 Double Wall Boxes - Heavy-Duty Kraft Corrugated, Bundle of 15
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1/2" x 48" x 125' Perforated Bubble Roll - UPS-Ready Cushioning
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3/16" x 12" x 300' Bubble Wrap Roll (4-Pack) - UPS-Ready Perforated Cushioning
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3/16" x 24" x 300' Bubble Wrap Roll - UPS-Ready Shock Protection (2-Pack)
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4" x 250' A-Flute Kraft Singleface Corrugated Roll - Void Fill & Padding
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9" x 250' A-Flute Kraft Singleface Corrugated Roll - Protective Void Fill
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12" x 900' Kraft Paper Roll - 40 lb. Recycled Void Fill & Wrap
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2" Gray Plastic Strapping Tape Dispenser - Fast Hand-Held Carton Sealing, 1 Each
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1/2" x 5 yds 3M 4466 Double Sided Foam Tape - Precision Cushioning
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2" Steel/Plastic Carton Sealing Tape Dispenser - Top Gun Pistol Grip, 1 Each
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3x5" Fragile This Side Up Labels Semi-Gloss Red/White 500/Roll
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2x3" Fragile Handle With Care Labels, Semi-Gloss, 500/Roll
When to use
- Warehouse teams training new pick/pack staff.
- DTC founders documenting a repeatable packing SOP.
Alternatives to consider
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16x12x12 ECT-44 Heavy-Duty Kraft Corrugated Boxes - Bundle of 15
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12x12x10 ECT-48 Double Wall Corrugated Boxes - Bundle of 15
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3/16" Cohesive Bubble Roll 12" x 300' - Residue-Free Void Fill, 4-Pack
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3/16" Anti-Static Bubble Roll 24" x 175' - Pink Dispenser Pack
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1/2" Bubble Roll 24" x 125' Clear Polyethylene - Perforated UPS Ready (2-Pack)
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5/16" Bubble Wrap Roll 188' Clear Polyethylene - Perforated UPS-Ready, 2-Pack
Also stocked
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12x6x6 ECT-44 Heavy-Duty Kraft Corrugated Boxes - 25 Pack
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10x10x10 ECT-48 Double Wall Corrugated Boxes - Heavy-Duty Shipping, 15-Pack
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8x8x8 Heavy-Duty ECT-44 Kraft Corrugated Boxes - 25 Pack Bundle
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12x12x8 ECT-48 Double Wall Corrugated Boxes - Heavy Duty, Bundle of 15
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12x12x12 ECT-48 Double Wall Corrugated Boxes - Heavy Duty, Bundle of 15
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3/16" x 48" x 300' Perforated Bubble Roll - UPS-Ready Protective Packaging
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1/2" Bubble Roll Wrap - 12" x 125' Perforated Cushioning, 4-Pack
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5/16" Bubble Wrap Roll 188' Perforated Cushioning - Pack of 4
Frequently asked
Can I ship glassware in a single-wall box?
Only for very small, well-cushioned single pieces under 1 lb. Multi-piece glassware shipments need ECT-44 minimum; ECT-48 double-wall is the reliable choice.
Do I need molded pulp or foam inserts?
Pulp inserts (bottle sleeves, wine shippers) add significant protection for stemware and bottles. For everyday glasses, bubble wrap with generous paper fill works.
Should each glass be wrapped separately?
Yes — pieces that touch each other are the number one cause of in-transit breakage. Wrap each piece individually in 2–3 layers of bubble.
What orientation should glasses ship in?
Upright with This Side Up labels. Glasses and stemware shipped on their sides roll and crack against each other during loading.