“Why did you send me a broken item!💢” Sound familiar?🤔To be honest, it will be a nightmare for the sender to listen it and a receiver to speak it.😅
By the way, don’t worry! Your saviour, EasyParcel, is here to share some tips of a good packaging with you.😎
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What You Need to Know Before Packaging

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To treat your ‘VIP’🪙- the item you are shipping well and protect it, it is crucial to understand what it needs. Here’s are the factors that you need to take note📝:
1. Weight, Shape and Size⚖️
Make sure the box or other packaging is strong enough to hold the weight of your ‘VIP’, especially odd-shaped or rounded packaging.
2. Value of Contents💰
Give VIP treatment like fully insured, extra cushioning and protection to your high value items.
3. Fragility⚠️
More cushioning! Special label it as “Fragile”.
4. Regulations📜
Special packaging for regulated items and delivery is not allowed for restricted items. Here’s our ‘VIP’ Black List.
Two Packaging Style Make One Perfect Package
Let’s give 2x protection to your item. It deserves it!👌
Packaging | ||
Type | Internal | External |
Job | Cushioning | Protection & Containment |
Damage Prevention From |
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Suitable Helpers |
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Note: Used/Recycled Boxes are not recommended |
To understand functions of these helpers, you can refer image below👇:

The Art of Pack, Seal and Label
- Packing Methods
- Sealing Method
- Air Waybill / Consignment Note Practices
4 Basic Packing Principles
Principle 1: Leave No Empty Space
Principle 2: 6 cm Distance (From any external walls and corners)
Principle 3: Wrap Items Individually and Use Divider (To avoid damage)
Note: Always wrap and tape or sharp edges or protrusions.
Principle 4: Do not strap multiple boxes together (No compensation will be given)
Method | Single Box | Box In Box |
Suitable | Non-Fragile Items | Fragile Items |
Step 1 | ✅ Choose a strong box | ✅ Use two boxes |
Step 2 | ✅ Wrap it up | ✅ Size it right |
Step 3 | ✅ Separate multiple items | – |
Step 4 | ✅ Center placement | |
Step 5 | ✅ Fill the gaps |
Seal it tight, label it properly, and ship with confidence!🚀📦
Don’t forget to measure your parcel weighs again after it’s fully packaged to avoid extra charges if it is heavier and bigger than stated on your booking.
H-Taping Method
Step 1: Choose suitable tape.
Step 2: 1 strip of tape along the center seam.
Step 3: 2 strips of tape across both edges of your parcel.
Note: Apply multiple times for heavier shipments.
Appropriateness of Tapes for Sealing | |
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Material | A4 Paper | A6 Thermal Sticker |
Step 1 | Place in a plastic adhesive pouch, attach it on top of the box. | Attach the sticker air waybill on top of the box. |
Step 2 | What if you lose your air waybill?🤷 Use a bold ink marker pen to write the delivery and pickup information on the box. | |
Step 3 | Do not apply tape over the air waybill to avoid scanning issues. | |
Step 4 | Remove all outdated address labels on the outer box if any. |
Special Labels: Your Package's Bodyguards

Fragile, Handle With Care
The parcel contains fragile items and must be handled carefully.
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This Way Up
The upward arrows show the preferred orientation of the parcel and protect it against incorrect transportation or wrong storage.
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Keep Dry
The parcel must be protected from excessive humidity💦 and be stored in dry condition.
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Let's Start Packing Like A Pro
So, now you know what you need to consider before treating your ‘VIP’ and which materials are suitable to use for it.👍Let’s start packing both internally and externally with different methods based on the principles.😎. After packing, seal it with the H-taping method and label it!✨
Don’t know where to find the packaging materials?🤔You can step into our EasyParcel Shop to shop what you need to protect your packages.🛒
Now, you can relax!😌No more nightmare! Your ‘VIP’ will be shipped safely and your customers or receivers will love you.🥰
Congratulations!🥳You’re a packaging wizard now!🧙If you’re new to EasyParcel, let’s bring back your FREE RM10 coupon by creating your FREE account to access the EasyParcel Shop and show us your fantastic magic.🔮Happy Shipping!🚚✨