How do I pack a book for shipping so that it does not get damaged?

Packing books for shipping seems on the surface to be a simple task. After all, it is an item that has pretty standard dimensions and shapes. However, like any other item, it can be damaged in transit if not protected. Do you want to find out how to send a book safely, quickly and cheaply? This guide is especially for you!

Packing a book for shipment - types of packaging

Every parcel makes its way through warehouses and sorting facilities before it reaches the hands of the recipient. The consignment is often moved and should therefore be adequately protected . This rule particularly applies to items that are easily damaged.

So how do you pack your book for shipping? You can choose from:

• foil packs;
• book wrappers made of cardboard;
• rigid envelopes, also made of cardboard;
• paper envelopes with self-adhesive closure.
  

   

   

How do you send a book? Here's our eco-method

Those who have ordered a book from a chain bookshop at least once will know that the item being sent is usually packed in a special cardboard box and nothing more. However, this does not guarantee that the item inside is not damaged.

Only some retailers opt for additional security methods. And it is from them that you should take the example of how to send your book. Little else is worth doing. We recommend you follow some of the rules below .

1. Wrap the book tightly with bubble paper.
2. Tape the object with paper tape. This will ensure that the first protection stays in place.
3. Place the book in a cardboard box. Make sure it is the best possible size for the reading.
4. There will nevertheless be some free space around the book. Fill it with material that will protect the edges and corners of the object from bending. You can use scrapbooking or notched paper for this.
5. Finally, seal the cardboard with paper tape.

Why do we offer you these and not other materials? Paper instead of bubble wrap and tape made of natural raw material reduce the amount of plastic used . You will also reduce its use (and the generation of other waste) by reusing old cardboard boxes.

How to send a book? Find out about the Mini parcel service

Mini parcel is another of our convenient services, this time created for people who have small items to send. Z send e.g. books, documents, CDs or small accessories at a lower price by mini-packet .

How to send a book as part of this service? All you need to do is open the InPost Mobile app, then select the following options one by one: from where and to where the parcel is to be sent (you can send the parcel in any Paczkomat® machine), enter your personal and contact details and those of the recipient, and finally select one of the many convenient payment methods.

Take care of the appropriate packaging and we'll take care of the rest. Choose our service and see how convenient book shipping can be.