Polybagging and protective prep keep units clean, intact and scannable from the prep bench to the customer's door. We match the bag, wrap and box to each product and each marketplace's packaging requirements.
When products need a polybag
Apparel, textiles, plush toys, loose items and anything that can be damaged by dust, dirt or moisture typically require a polybag. Products with multiple loose parts, or open-top packaging, also need to be contained so nothing separates in handling.
Amazon's polybag requirements are specific: the bag must be transparent, at least 1.5 mil thick, sealed, and allow the barcode to be scanned through it or carry the barcode on the outside. Bags with an opening of 5 inches or more need a printed suffocation warning. The bag should fit the product, not leave a large loose tail that interferes with scanning or stacking.
Bubble wrap and boxing for fragile items
Glass, ceramics, liquids in breakable containers, electronics with screens and anything with sharp edges or protruding parts need protective prep. The marketplace standard is that the item should survive a drop test without damage, and that sharp items cannot puncture their packaging.
We use bubble wrap, overboxing and void fill as the product requires, and we fully enclose the item so no part is exposed. Liquids get a secondary bag where leaks are possible. The goal is a unit that can move through sortation, conveyors and stacking without breaking or harming the next unit in the tote.
Taping, bagging and containing loose parts
Products in boxes with lids or flaps that can open in transit need to be secured with tape or a bag. Multi-part items, such as a product and its accessories, must be contained so the customer receives everything together.
We identify these risks during SKU onboarding and write them into the work instruction, so every unit of that SKU gets the same treatment every time. If a product's retail packaging is flimsy enough that it will fail in transit, we tell you and recommend a fix rather than shipping it and hoping.
Choosing materials without overspending
More packaging is not always better. Oversized bags and boxes can push a product into a larger size tier and raise fulfillment fees, and excess materials add cost to every unit.
We size bags and boxes to the product, use the lightest protection that will pass a drop test, and flag SKUs where a change in your factory packaging, such as switching to a sealed box or a pre-bagged unit, would remove a prep step entirely. That feedback often lowers your landed cost on the next production run.
What's included
- Clear bags 1.5 mil and up with suffocation warnings
- Self-seal and heat-seal bagging
- Bubble wrap and overboxing for fragile SKUs
- Secondary bagging for liquids
- Taping and securing of opening packaging
- Size-tier-aware material selection
- Packaging feedback for your factory
Frequently asked questions
Which products need a suffocation warning?
Any polybag with an opening of 5 inches or more, measured flat, needs a suffocation warning printed on the bag or applied as a label. We stock pre-printed bags so warnings are always present and legible.
Can you bag items that are already in retail boxes?
Yes. We bag boxed items when the box is not sealed, when contents could separate, or when you want extra protection from scuffing. If the box is sealed and sturdy, a bag usually is not required.
Will protective prep change my fulfillment fees?
It can, because fees depend on the packaged dimensions and weight. We size materials tightly and will tell you when protection would push a product into a larger size tier.
Do you handle liquids?
Yes. Liquids are bagged to contain leaks and bubble wrapped if the container is breakable. Flammable liquids and aerosols need a dangerous goods review first and are handled in select markets.