{"id":1003,"date":"2017-06-13T09:14:41","date_gmt":"2017-06-13T09:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.subbly.co\/blog\/?p=1003"},"modified":"2022-05-25T22:09:29","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T22:09:29","slug":"packaging-materials-subscription-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.subbly.co\/blog\/packaging-materials-subscription-box\/","title":{"rendered":"Packaging Materials for the Subscription box"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cThe beauty that lies inside the subscription box is proportional to the awesomeness of the astonishing box-designer and should be aligned with a never ending wonder of the Universe\u201d – Some anonymous scientist, from somewhere<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Whether the products you\u2019re shipping need to be protected or you just wish to astonish your subscribers, a knowledge of packaging materials might come in handy. There are different types of materials available to subscription box masters. Most are customizable, which is nice for number of reasons.<\/p>\n

Basically, the more things are customizable, the better you will be able to brand everything and adjust the look accordingly (both inside and out).<\/p>\n

Most of the packaging materials can be found in various colors, but some of them can even be custom printed to suit your needs. Also, never underestimate the power of using box separators to create some order and harmony in your subscription boxes.<\/p>\n

Later on, we will cover this topic in detail – stay calm and keep on reading.<\/p>\n

\"Calm<\/p>\n

Why does the material matter?<\/h2>\n

Think of the packaging material as a mystery dish under the shiny surface. The waiter is slowly approaching your table, the aromas of other people\u2019s meals are confusing your senses and you wonder, what lies below that cover?<\/p>\n

Is it a lovely lasagna or a plate of snails, snakes, and bugs?<\/p>\n

Now imagine a nice looking box, it even smells like something as exciting and amazing, worth your time and effort of unwrapping it all. The upper design is so pretty you could place a box anywhere inside your home without any shame.<\/p>\n

You slowly open the box, peeking through the gap as it\u2019s revealing the insides and *BAM!* An ugly, confusing, messy, and cheap-looking package hits you like a hammer.<\/p>\n

\"That<\/p>\n

If the packaging material has absolutely nothing to do with the rest of box\u2019s design and appearance, that is not a good sign. If it looks like (or even worse, is) the cheapest possible option, again, that\u2019s not a good sign.<\/p>\n

But today, we will ensure this doesn\u2019t happen – our goal is to teach you which packaging materials for subscription boxes exist, as they directly influence the unboxing experience of your subscribers.<\/p>\n

Main Types of Materials for Subscription Boxes<\/h1>\n

From plastic to paper and back, it\u2019s time to unravel the packaging materials in all their glory! There are four main types of materials, or should we say, the most common types of packaging for subscription boxes.<\/p>\n

It is not so common to use them combined, but who knows, if you\u2019re able to find a visually appealing way to do so, by all means go ahead (and send us a photo).<\/p>\n

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1. Bubble wrap<\/h2>\n

The queen (or the king) of all protective, but also anti-stress materials, the bubble wrap is our number one option on this list. It is excellent for fragile, easily breakable products of any kind, as you can also tape the bubble wrap to secure everything even better.<\/p>\n

You can get it in different sizes, which is convenient as well.<\/p>\n

\"fragile<\/p>\n

The downside is that it takes time to apply this kind of package, to measure it, cut it, etc. Time is money and money is nice, so losing time on packing is not welcome.<\/p>\n

And another flaw of our bubbly friend is that it wouldn\u2019t fit into the box design, even if it is a rather luxurious and elegant one.<\/p>\n

Also, it doesn\u2019t fit into an eco-friendly businesses (too much plastic for your green-is-in box, sorry).<\/p>\n

When it comes to the price, the cost depends on the width, length, and bubble size, but in general it is around 20$ for 12\u2019\u2019 x 200 ft long. Wild guess is that you would need a lot of it for your boxes. Keep in mind that the price can go down if you order in bulk.<\/p>\n

Summary:<\/h3>\n