Reduce Shipping Weight Without Compromising Protection

Reduce Shipping Weight Without Compromising Protection

Right-size boxes to remove excess corrugated. Switch heavy fill (peanuts, foam) to paper void fill. For soft goods, move from boxes to poly mailers — mailers remove almost all DIM weight penalty and cut freight cost.

Quick facts

In-stock SKUs 12
Total options 12
Price from $8.03
Price to $19.71
Average price $13.54
Materials kraft, corrugated, bubble, poly, paper, white
Strengths ECT-32
Mil thicknesses 2.5
Pack quantities 25, 100

In-stock options

When to use

  • Fixing a recurring damage, cost, or throughput issue.
  • Spec'ing corrective materials before peak season.

The problem

Over-packed shipments add unnecessary freight weight while providing no additional protection beyond what's needed.

The fix

Right-size the box to eliminate excess corrugated. Switch heavy peanut/foam fill to lighter paper void fill. Use poly mailers for soft goods instead of boxes — mailers remove almost all DIM weight penalty.

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Frequently asked

How much weight does paper fill save vs peanuts?

Paper fill is comparable or lighter than peanuts by volume. The bigger savings come from right-sizing the box itself.

Is switching to mailers always cheaper?

For soft goods — yes. Mailers cost less per unit and reduce DIM weight. Not appropriate for fragile or rigid items.

Does lighter packaging fail more often?

Not if properly sized. Most damage is from shifting (voids unfilled) or undersized corrugated — not from packaging being "too light."