The Ultimate Guide to Poly Mailers | Recycled Shipping Bags

Frequently asked questions

You're in the right place if your business is ready to switch to eco-friendly poly mailers. At EcoEnclose, we live and breathe earth-friendly shipping solutions. Before you make the switch, you may have some questions. We have the answers.

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Why should my business start using sustainable mailers?

Poly mailers are quickly becoming the most economical way to ship most physical goods. Since they&#;re cheaper to produce than corrugated cardboard, they can even give businesses enough wiggle room in their budget to customize their packaging supplies.

Poly mailers are lighter and thinner than boxes, so they cost less to store, transport, and deliver. And if you get yours from EcoEnclose, you can save on returns, too. Customers who wish to return or exchange their products can send them back in the same mailer using the second adhesive strip to seal them.

Using a concrete example, Let&#;s look at the potential savings. If you want to ship a men&#;s size large polar fleece from a warehouse in Louisville, CO () to a customer in New York, NY (), here&#;s what you can expect to spend on each type of packaging:

That price difference might seem negligible when shipping a single item, but you can see how the savings quickly add up when you send out thousands&#;or hundreds of thousands&#;of products.

An added benefit of using poly mailers for especially lightweight items is worth noting. If your products are less than 13 ounces, you can use USPS First Class Mail, which starts at just $0.58 for one- to three-day shipping.

What happens at the end of a poly mailer&#;s life?

Mailers with dual adhesive strips can be used twice. After their initial shipping, recipients can use them again to send back products or ship personal packages to others. Once poly mailers reach their second destination, they can be recycled at facilities that accept plastic bags and films. Encourage your customers to save their mailers alongside their grocery bags and make occasional drop-offs at the facility nearest them.

How are poly mailers recycled?

Depending on your curbside recycling program, they can be recycled residentially or at your local grocery store that accepts plastic bags.

We also are the only packaging company on the market offering a poly take-back program that allows your customers to stuff their EcoEnclose poly mailers with plastic film and ship them to our warehouse for recycling.

What can I ship with a poly mailer?

Poly mailers are the ideal shipping solution for fabric-based goods. Sometimes, they can also ship boxed items that need an outer layer, like shoes, prints, and stationary.

These types of mailers are not suitable for fragile items. If the products you ship could break en route, you probably want to use actual corrugated boxes with protective packaging and void fill. They are also unsuitable for sending several products in the same package. For example, if you want to ship a t-shirt, wallet, and bottle of lotion, it&#;s probably better to use a box. Lumpy dimensions can make the mailers hard to scan en route, causing shipping delays.

What should I look for?

Here are some of the most important features to evaluate when comparing sustainable poly mailers:

Strength

Unlike corrugated shipping materials, there&#;s no &#;edge crush test&#; to measure the durability of poly mailers. Instead, you will have to consider the thickness of the mailer and the way it&#;s sealed. For maximum protection, look for products comprised of multiple layers with a secure seal on all three sides and a strong adhesive on the top.

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Tear Strip

No matter what you&#;re shipping, you probably don&#;t want customers to mangle the packaging with a knife or box cutter to get to their items. With a precise tear strip, the bag can be easily opened.

Release Liner

The release liner protects the adhesive until you&#;re ready to seal the mailer. If you have to peel thousands of them, you want this step to be as easy&#;and static-free&#;as possible.

Bottom

While our eco-friendly poly mailers don&#;t have gusseted bottoms, the additional reinforcement can be helpful when shipping bulky or heavy items, like shoe boxes or thick quilts.

Dual Peel and Seal

A dual peel and seal is a double adhesive. That means the mailer has two release liners protecting two strips of adhesive. You can use the top strip for sending products out. Customers who want to make returns can then use the bottom one to seal the bag again before sending it back.

Tamper Evident

Some poly mailers have such a weak adhesive that you can peel and reseal it without leaving a trace. Our adhesive is strong enough to make our bags tamper-evident. If someone attempts to unseal it en route, the recipient will be able to tell. This helps mitigate missing and damaged items.

Size

You want your mailers to be large enough to fit your products easily but not so large that they have a lot of extra room or flimsy corners. The easiest way to choose the perfect size for every item is by ordering a host of samples and testing them individually. To help you get started, here&#;s a handy size chart with some generic dimensions.

SIZE CHART

How much do eco-friendly poly mailers cost?

Poly mailers are like any consumer product; you get what you pay for. That doesn&#;t mean, however, that you must buy the most expensive ones on the market to ensure your products make it safely to their destinations.

The cost of each mailer depends on several factors, including size, durability, materials, reusability, and eco-friendly features. Here&#;s a chart with a rough comparison of similar mailers from four companies.

COST CHART

When comparing prices, consider what your company stands for and what kind of impression you want to give customers. Durability also matters since items that are damaged en route will only cost you more in the long run. Put another way, getting a better quality shipping solution is often worth the extra 5 or 10 cents.

Company

EcoEnclose

Uline

Staples

Amazon

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Size 12" x 15.5" 12" x 15.5" 12" x 15.5" 12" x 15.5" Thickness 2.5 mil 2.5 mil 2.5 mil 2.5 mil Recycled Content 100% 30% 35% 0% Dual Seal Yes Yes No No Quantity Discounts Yes Yes Yes No Recyclable Yes Yes Yes Yes Recyclable Yes Yes Yes Yes Tear Strip Yes Yes Yes No Durable Yes Yes Yes Yes Tamper Resistant Yes Yes Yes Yes Price for 500 $130 $185 $150 $56 Shop now Shop now Shop now Shop now