Waterproof, Cost-Effective Shipping Solutions for E-Commerce
Ship smarter with custom shipping bags – the lightweight, waterproof alternative to boxes that reduces shipping costs while building brand recognition. Perfect for apparel, textiles, accessories, and non-fragile items, our branded poly mailers protect products during transit while putting your brand front and center when packages arrive. Custom printing, eco-friendly options, and competitive pricing for growing e-commerce businesses.
Reduce shipping costs without sacrificing brand impact. Custom shipping bags (poly mailers) offer the perfect solution for e-commerce businesses shipping lightweight products – combining waterproof protection, tear-resistant durability, and full-color branding at a fraction of the cost and weight of corrugated boxes.
Unlike plain poly mailers that arrive looking generic and disposable, custom branded poly mailers turn every delivery into a marketing opportunity. Your logo, colors, and design are the first thing customers see when their order arrives, creating brand recognition that builds over time.
For apparel brands, fashion accessories, textile products, and other soft goods, poly mailers provide ideal shipping protection while dramatically reducing dimensional weight charges – savings that add up quickly when shipping hundreds or thousands of orders monthly.
Manufactured in China with premium materials and shipped directly to your fulfillment center, our custom poly mailers deliver professional branding at competitive wholesale pricing accessible to startups and established brands alike.
Poly mailers weigh 80-90% less than equivalent corrugated boxes, dramatically reducing shipping costs through lower dimensional weight charges. For a business shipping 1,000 orders monthly, switching from boxes to poly mailers can save $500-1,500 per month in shipping fees alone.
No assembly required – simply insert product, peel adhesive strip, seal, and ship. Poly mailers streamline fulfillment operations, reducing labor time per order by 30-50% compared to box packing, taping, and sealing.
From standard poly mailers to eco-friendly compostable options, choose the right shipping bag for your products and brand values.
Classic poly mailer with durable polyethylene and self-sealing adhesive. Most economical option for high-volume shipping.
From $0.15/mailer
MOQ: 500 units
Perfect for: Apparel, accessories, textiles, soft goods
Built-in bubble wrap padding for extra product protection. Lightweight shipping with cushioned protection.
From $0.30/mailer
MOQ: 500 units
Perfect for: Electronics accessories, cosmetics, small tech items
Plant-based materials that break down in commercial composting. Certified biodegradable for eco-conscious brands.
From $0.40/mailer
MOQ: 1,000 units
Perfect for: Sustainable brands, organic products, green businesses
Any size from 4×6" to 19×24". Perfect-sizing reduces waste and minimizes dimensional weight shipping costs.
Custom Quote
MOQ: 1,000 units
Perfect for: Unique product dimensions, shipping optimization
Browse our poly mailer options designed for cost-effective e-commerce shipping. All shipping bags can be fully customized with your branding and come in eco-friendly options.
| Feature | Poly Mailers | Mailer Boxes | Standard Boxes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weight |
0.5-2 oz |
2-6 oz |
4-12 oz |
|
Shipping Cost |
Lowest |
Medium |
Highest |
|
Protection |
Good (soft goods) |
Excellent |
Excellent |
|
Waterproof |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
Storage Space |
Minimal (flat) |
Ships flat |
Ships flat |
|
Assembly Time |
None (peel & seal) |
5-10 seconds |
30+ seconds |
|
Perceived Value |
Economy/efficient |
Premium |
Standard |
|
Cost per Unit |
$0.15-0.50 |
$0.50-1.50 |
$0.30-0.80 |
|
Best For |
Apparel, soft goods |
General e-commerce |
Heavy/fragile items |
Poly mailers are the standard for clothing e-commerce. T-shirts, dresses, and activewear ship perfectly, arriving wrinkle-free and protected. Save $1.50-3.00 per shipment vs boxes.
Lowest cost packaging option that's easy for suppliers to use. Branded packaging without inventory overhead. Perfect for AliExpress and POD businesses.
Non-fragile beauty products in plastic bottles and tubes ship safely. Padded poly mailers add extra protection for moderate-value items.
Phone cases, jewelry in protective packaging, scarves, hats, and socks fit perfectly with minimal dimensional weight charges.
Monthly soft goods subscriptions benefit from poly mailer cost savings. Seasonal designs keep packaging fresh month after month.
POD t-shirts and hoodies from Printful, Printify ship perfectly in branded poly mailers. Professional presentation on thin margins.
Get started with low minimums — perfect for scaling brands. Most packaging suppliers require 1,000-5,000 unit minimums. Our 300-unit minimums make professional packaging accessible for testing products, validating designs, and launching without massive commitments. Start small, scale confidently.
Manufacturing in China allows us to offer luxury rigid box quality at wholesale pricing. Premium chipboard, high-quality wrapping papers, and expert craftsmanship.
Free die-line templates and design support included with every order. Whether you have complete designs or just a logo, our team creates professional packaging that represents your brand perfectly. No hidden design fees. No per-revision charges. Complete support included.
We've been in your shoes — and we built the solution we needed. As former e-commerce operators, we understand tight margins, shipping challenges, fulfillment complexity, and customer expectations. We built The Packtory solving problems we personally experienced.
We inspect every step to guarantee top-notch results. Pre-production samples, in-line inspections, material verification, color consistency checks, and final inspection before shipping. Quality guaranteed - or we remake at no charge.
Sustainable materials for a cleaner planet. Recycled content, FSC-certified papers, soy-based inks, and biodegradable options available across our product range. Environmental responsibility that also appeals to modern consumers.
Transparent pricing, no surprises at checkout. All-inclusive quotes covering design, manufacturing, and delivery to China. What you're quoted is what you pay. Secure payment processing with clear refund policies.
From start to finish, we're here to guide you. Consultation, design, production, delivery, and reordering - complete support throughout your packaging journey. European service standards, Chinese manufacturing efficiency.
Yes, excellent protection for appropriate product types:
**What Poly Mailers Protect Against:**
✓ Water/moisture (100% waterproof)
✓ Dirt and dust
✓ Light impacts and handling
✓ Compression
✓ Tearing and punctures
**Products Well-Protected:**
• Apparel (shirts, pants, dresses, activewear)
• Soft accessories (scarves, hats, bags)
• Non-fragile beauty products
• Phone cases and soft tech accessories
**When to Use Bubble Poly Mailers:**
• Moderately fragile items
• Beauty products with glass components
• Items valued $50-200+
**When to Use Boxes:**
• Fragile items (glass, ceramics)
• High-value luxury items ($200+)
• Items that could be crushed
Traditional poly mailers are plastic (#4 LDPE), but we offer eco-friendly alternatives:
**Eco-Friendly Options:**
1. **Compostable Poly Mailers:**
• Made from plant-based materials (PLA, PBAT, corn starch)
• Certified compostable (ASTM D6400, EN 13432)
• Break down in 90-180 days in commercial facilities
• Pricing: +40-60% vs standard
2. **Recycled Content Poly Mailers:**
• 25-50% post-consumer recycled plastic
• Maintains waterproof and tear-resistant properties
• Pricing: +15-25% vs standard
3. **Recyclable with Clear Labeling:**
• Standard LDPE with recycling instructions
• “How to recycle” printed on mailer
• No additional cost
**Environmental Note:**
Poly mailers actually have lower overall impact than boxes in many cases due to 80-90% less material and lighter shipping weight.
Minimum order quantities:
**Standard Poly Mailers:**
• Stock sizes with custom printing: 500 units
• Custom sizes: 1,000 units
• Reorders (same design): 250 units
**Compostable Mailers:**
• Minimum: 1,000 units
**What 500 Units Represents:**
• Small business (20 orders/week): 6 months supply
• Medium business (100 orders/week): 1.5 months supply
• Large business (500 orders/week): 1 week supply
**Volume Discounts:**
• 500 units: Base price
• 1,000 units: ~10% discount
• 2,500 units: ~20% discount
• 5,000+ units: ~30% discount
Key differences:
**Material:**
• Poly Mailers: Flexible polyethylene plastic, waterproof
• Mailer Boxes: Rigid corrugated cardboard, not waterproof
**Weight & Cost:**
• Poly Mailers: 0.5-2 oz, $0.15-0.50/unit
• Mailer Boxes: 2-6 oz, $0.50-1.50/unit
• Shipping savings: $1-3 per shipment with poly
**Protection:**
• Poly Mailers: Great for soft, flexible items
• Mailer Boxes: Great for all products including fragile
**Presentation:**
• Poly Mailers: Economy/efficient positioning
• Mailer Boxes: Premium unboxing experience
**Best Use Cases:**
• Poly Mailers: Apparel, fashion, soft accessories
• Mailer Boxes: General e-commerce, premium brands
Yes, we strongly recommend sampling:
**Physical Production Sample:**
• Exact replica of your final poly mailer
• Includes your design, size, printing, materials
• Production time: 7-10 business days
• Sample cost: $50-100 (credited to full order)
**What Sample Includes:**
• 1-3 physical poly mailers with your exact design
• Actual size, materials, and printing
• Allows hands-on testing
**Sample Testing Checklist:**
□ Size fits your products properly
□ Adhesive closure seals securely
□ Printing quality meets expectations
□ Colors match your brand
□ Material thickness appropriate
□ Waterproof performance (test with water)
Yes! Multiple sustainable alternatives:
**1. Certified Compostable Poly Mailers:**
• Made from PLA, PBAT, corn starch
• ASTM D6400, EN 13432 certified
• Break down in 90-180 days
• Pricing: +40-60% premium
• MOQ: 1,000 units
**2. Recycled Content Poly Mailers:**
• 25-50% post-consumer recycled LDPE
• Maintains all protective properties
• Pricing: +15-25% premium
• MOQ: 500 units
**3. Standard Recyclable with Messaging:**
• LDPE with printed recycling instructions
• QR code to recycling locator
• No additional cost
• MOQ: 500 units
**Recommendation:**
• Premium eco brands: Compostable
• Budget eco brands: Recycled content
• All brands: Recycling education on packaging
Sizing process:
**Step 1: Measure Your Products**
• Length × Width × Height
• Include any existing packaging
• Measure when folded/compressed
**Step 2: Add Buffer Space**
• Small items: +1-2″ length/width
• Medium items: +2-3″ length/width
• Large items: +3-4″ length/width
**Common Products → Recommended Size:**
• Jewelry, cosmetics, phone cases → 6×9″
• Single t-shirt, small accessories → 10×13″
• 1-2 t-shirts, dress → 12×15.5″
• Hoodie, jeans, multiple items → 14×19″
• Jacket, large items → 19×24″
**Testing:**
Order sample with actual product before 500+ units to ensure perfect fit.
**Need Help?**
Send us product dimensions and photos – we’ll recommend optimal size.
Join thousands of e-commerce brands using custom shipping bags to save 30-50% on shipping costs while building brand recognition. Our packaging specialists are ready to help you choose the perfect size, materials, and design for your products. Start with just 500 bags.
