As the holiday season gets underway, you may find yourself scrambling to keep up with the increasing demand for your business’s products and services. If your small business or organization packages its goods and shipments, it can be challenging to keep up with seasonal shifts in demand and expectations, especially if you’re used to consistent year-round packaging needs. That’s why many businesses turn to our team at 2S Packaging when they need help preparing packages that will get their products safely from Point A to Point B during the holiday season.

When Do I Use Which?

Packaging can be tricky, and sometimes, you’ll be faced with a lot of choices. To help decide what is best for your business, it helps to know exactly what kind of packaging you need—and when. Here are some common questions that businesses tend to ask themselves: Which type of stretch film do I use? Do I use hook-and-loop or tape? When should I consider seasonal packaging? In our list below, we will run through each type and give advice on when they should be used.

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1. OPP Tape

During seasonal or temporary packaging, such as holiday shopping, it’s best to use OPP tape. The OPP stands for oriented polypropylene film, and it stretches with your products. This means that if your items increase in size (i.e., from liquid to solid) then you don’t have to worry about having loose ends of packing tape flapping in the wind! It also helps prevent you from needing two or three boxes to keep things safe during shipping: Because OPP has a high tear strength, your items will stay in place regardless of whether they get jostled around by delivery personnel.

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2. Hook and Loop Tape

Hook and loop tape makes a perfect addition to seasonal packaging. It allows you to package gifts quickly and securely with no hassles. When properly used, it is also safe for even your most precious holiday items. For those new to using hook and loop tape as part of their seasonal packaging, here are some tips to make sure it’s done right: 1) Make sure both pieces of hook side are facing up when starting. 2) Don’t stretch too much or double-up on rolls; if using an inner layer of box wrap, do not use hook and loop with that layer. 3) Press firmly when applying; it’ll stick together on its own but will be far less likely to come apart in transit otherwise.

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3. Stretch Film

If you’re going to be shipping a lot of gifts during the holiday season, then packaging is going to be key. But with all of your work (and money) invested in your products, you don’t want to see any damage from shipping. That’s why stretch film and tape are so important. Stretch film acts as a cushion between your product and other boxes while tape makes sure that everything stays in place throughout shipping. Your items won’t be damaged when they arrive at their destinations if you use these items correctly and make sure everything is appropriately packaged before you ship it out!

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4. Fragile Tape

If your store is shipping orders during peak holiday seasons, use high-quality fragile tape to secure your products and prevent them from jostling around during transit. Fragile tape comes in a variety of colors to match or contrast with your packaging. There are also special types of fragile tapes available that don’t leave a sticky residue on boxes, making them ideal for light, thin boxes or delicate items like glassware. Make sure you use enough tape to secure each item, but not so much that you won’t be able to open and close it later!

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5. Air Bubble Wrap

With as many holiday orders as you’re probably receiving, it’s likely that you have just one thing on your mind: how can I save time and money? One way to do both is by using air bubble wrap. The unique air bubble design of packaging supplies like air bubble wrap can protect products from damage during transit, saving you both time and money that would otherwise be lost in re-packaging or product replacement. By wrapping fragile items with protective film like air bubble wrap, you also decrease your overall carbon footprint by reducing packaging waste.

2S Packaging prides ourselves in offering superior quality tapes and packaging materials with speedy service and affordable prices. If you’re in need of a tape supplier or packaging materials for your seasonal packaging, contact us today for a free quote!