Fragile products cost money twice when they break: once for the unit and again in negative reviews and returns. Prep Center Co. protects glass, ceramics, candles, mirrors and electronics with prep built to survive marketplace handling, not just the trip to the fulfillment center.
Protection that survives the drop test
Amazon expects fragile items to arrive intact and to be able to withstand handling inside its network, which is why its guidance references a drop test from a height of three feet onto a hard surface. Retail packaging designed for a store shelf often fails that test.
We add protection based on what the product actually needs: bubble wrap with no exposed glass, an overbox with void fill for heavier breakables, corner protection for framed items and mirrors, or a combination. The goal is enough protection to arrive and ship to the customer safely, without inflating dimensions so much that your fulfillment fee tier changes. Where a SKU is borderline, we measure before and after and share the result so you can decide.
Cartons and pallets packed for breakables
Unit-level prep is only half of fragile protection; how cartons are packed matters just as much. Breakables are packed tightly with dividers or void fill so units cannot shift, heavy items go to the bottom, and cartons are kept within marketplace weight limits so they are handled by one person rather than dropped.
When volume justifies it, shipping fragile goods on pallets instead of small parcel reduces the number of times each carton is handled. Pallets are built square, stretch-wrapped and labeled to the destination's requirements. Receiving photos at our dock also document the condition of inbound freight so breakage from your supplier or carrier is not mistaken for breakage in prep.
Candles, liquids and temperature-sensitive fragile goods
Some fragile products are also sensitive to heat or leaks. Candles can deform in hot trailers, and glass bottles of liquid need both breakage and leak protection. We secondary-bag liquids, protect lids and pumps, and recommend routing heat-sensitive SKUs through markets and ship windows that reduce exposure to summer heat.
If a product contains alcohol-based fragrance, flammable liquids or aerosols, it may be classified as dangerous goods and must clear marketplace hazmat review before it can be sent in. Hazmat-capable handling is available in select markets. Tell us about these SKUs up front so they are routed correctly rather than discovered at receiving.
Frequently asked questions
Will bubble wrap make my product a larger size tier?
It can if the added dimensions cross a size tier boundary. We measure protected units and share the results so you can choose between protection levels before a full run is prepped.
Do you ship fragile items on pallets?
Yes, when volume supports it. Palletizing fragile cartons reduces handling touches, and pallets are built and labeled to the marketplace's requirements.
Can you test my packaging?
We can perform an informal drop check on sample units and report the results with photos. This is a practical check, not a certified ISTA test, and we will tell you if a lab test is a better fit.