Padded Envelopes: Secure Shipping for Delicate Items
Welcome to our padded envelopes section, where you'll find a wide selection of jiffy bags and bubble mailers designed to provide excellent protection for your delicate items during shipping. Our padded envelopes offer a secure and reliable way to send a variety of smaller items safely.
Explore Envelope SizesWhy Choose Padded Envelopes?
Padded envelopes, also known as jiffy bags or bubble mailers, are a must for anyone needing to send small, fragile items with additional protection. They provide a secure and convenient way to ship items, and they are perfect for both businesses and personal use.
Here are the key advantages of using padded envelopes:
- Cushioning: Padded envelopes protect items from bumps and knocks during shipping, keeping them safe from harm.
- Lightweight: Reduces the overall weight of your packages, therefore keeping shipping costs down.
- Cost-Effective: Padded envelopes provide a good, affordable option for sending smaller items.
- Easy to Use: Their self-seal closures make the process fast and easy, meaning no additional packing tape is required.
- Versatile: Suitable for a variety of items including books, CDs, jewellery, and small electronics.
Common UK Padded Envelope Sizes & SKUs
Here's a guide to the standard padded envelope sizes commonly available in the UK. Note that sizes can vary slightly between suppliers.
| Size Letter | Internal Dimensions (mm) | Internal Dimensions (inches) | External Dimensions (mm) | Jiffy SKU | Sealed Air SKU | Generic SKU | Typical Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 120 x 170 | 4.7 x 6.7 | 140 x 200 | JIF000 | N/A | PADE000 | Small jewellery, SD cards, small samples, trading cards, badges |
| 00 | 140 x 210 | 5.5 x 8.3 | 160 x 230 | JIF00 | N/A | PADE00 | Small jewellery, USB sticks, keys, small accessories |
| 0 | 150 x 210 | 5.9 x 8.3 | 170 x 240 | JIF0 | A/000 | PADE0 | CDs, DVDs, small brochures, and promotional material |
| 1 | 170 x 260 | 6.7 x 10.2 | 190 x 280 | JIF1 | B/00 | PADE1 | Small paperback books, larger jewellery items, and mobile phone accessories |
| 2 | 200 x 275 | 7.9 x 10.8 | 220 x 300 | JIF2 | C/0 | PADE2 | Paperback books, DVDs, and other media, larger phone accessories. |
| 3 | 220 x 300 | 8.7 x 11.8 | 240 x 330 | JIF3 | D/1 | PADE3 | Larger books, small clothing items, and larger mobile phones. |
| 4 | 220 x 325 | 8.7 x 12.8 | 240 x 350 | JIF4 | E/2 | PADE4 | Multiple CDs, clothing items, larger mobile phones. |
| 5 | 240 x 335 | 9.4 x 13.2 | 260 x 360 | JIF5 | F/3 | PADE5 | Small electronics, clothing, and multiple books. |
| 6 | 260 x 365 | 10.2 x 14.4 | 290 x 390 | JIF6 | G/4 | PADE6 | Multiple books, larger clothing items, and other media |
| 7 | 290 x 445 | 11.4 x 17.5 | 320 x 470 | JIF7 | H/5 | PADE7 | Larger textiles, bulkier items and larger books |
| 8 | 320 x 455 | 12.6 x 17.9 | 350 x 480 | JIF8 | J/6 | PADE8 | Larger clothing, bulkier items, and multiple smaller items in one bag. |
| 9 | 335 x 465 | 13.2 x 18.3 | 360 x 490 | JIF9 | K/7 | PADE9 | Large books, multiple clothing items, and small homewares. |
| 10 | 360 x 500 | 14.2 x 19.7 | 380 x 530 | JIF10 | L/8 | PADE10 | Large textiles, bigger books, and larger items for posting. |
| CD | 150 x 135 | 5.9 x 5.3 | 160 x 145 | JIFCD | N/A | PADECD | Specifically for standard CD and DVD jewel cases. |
Typical Padded Envelope Size Use Cases
We offer a diverse range of padded envelope sizes to ensure that we are able to provide a solution for your requirements. Here's a breakdown of the typical sizes and their use cases:
Small Padded Envelopes
Small padded envelopes are a great option for very small, delicate, or fragile items. They are cost effective and offer extra protection over a standard envelope.
Jewellery and Accessories
Ideal for shipping rings, earrings, necklaces, and other small jewellery items. The padded envelopes will keep these items safe from damage.
USB Drives and Memory Cards
Perfect for sending smaller electronic devices such as USB drives, memory cards, or other similar items.
Small Parts
Use to safely ship small parts or components, with the padding keeping them safe during transport.
Trading Cards and Collectibles
Excellent for mailing trading cards, badges or other flat collectible items that require a degree of protection, without adding too much bulk to the package.
Small Samples
Use for shipping small samples of a wide variety of different items, keeping them secure, and easy to send.
Typical Size Range: 150mm x 200mm to 180mm x 250mm.
Medium Padded Envelopes
Medium sized padded envelopes are a great option for a wider range of items, and are very popular for sending books, CDs, and DVDs, as well as other media items.
Books and Magazines
Ideal for sending paperback books, magazines, or other similar flat items. Use with our packing tape for extra security.
CDs, DVDs and Video Games
Perfect for shipping CDs, DVDs, video games, and similar media items. The padded material helps to prevent damage during shipping.
Small Electronics
Use to safely ship smaller electronic items such as mobile phones, small cameras, and other similar electronic gadgets.
Small Clothing Items
Ideal for shipping smaller clothing items such as scarves, hats, and other accessories. Provides padding for more delicate items.
Small Accessories
Perfect for sending a variety of small accessories, such as belts, purses, and other small items. Offers great levels of protection and padding.
Typical Size Range: 200mm x 275mm to 250mm x 350mm.
Large Padded Envelopes
Large padded envelopes are a good option when you need to send larger or bulkier items, offering a great level of protection without the need for a box.
Multiple Books
Suitable for sending multiple books, and will offer sufficient space to keep items secure during transit.
Larger Electronics
Perfect for shipping small tablets, portable DVD players, and other slightly larger electronic items, with a high level of padding and security.
Larger Clothing Items
Suitable for shipping larger clothing items such as tops, trousers, or t-shirts. Use with packing tape for added security.
Photographs
A great solution for shipping valuable photographs, or other fragile flat items that need to be kept from damage, bending or creasing.
Bulkier Goods
A good solution for shipping bulky goods that need to be protected in transit, such as small homewares and decorations, or items for the kitchen.
Typical Size Range: 250mm x 350mm to 300mm x 400mm.
Benefits of Using Our Padded Envelopes
Here's why our padded envelopes are the ideal choice for your packaging requirements:
Superior Protection
The padded material provides excellent cushioning, protecting your items from impact and damage during shipment.
Lightweight Design
Our padded envelopes will not add excessive weight to your packages, helping you to keep your shipping costs down.
Easy to Use
Featuring self-seal closures, our padded envelopes are fast to use, saving you valuable time in your packaging process.
Professional Appearance
Padded envelopes ensure your packages look professional, and will impress your customers by demonstrating care and attention to detail.
Versatile Options
Padded envelopes are suitable for shipping various types of products, and are a highly flexible solution for many different uses.
Cost Effective
Padded envelopes are an excellent way to ensure that your items are well protected, without exceeding your budget.