Ecommerce packaging material: what an online seller needs
To pack online orders you need five things: a courier bag or a carton to hold the product, packing tape to seal the carton, a 4 x 6 inch shipping label for the address and AWB, a place for the invoice, and cushioning for anything that can break. PackSmith sells all of these except cartons, from small packs to bulk packs. Every price includes 18% GST, delivery is free across India and orders dispatch in 1 to 2 working days.
PackSmith is the online store of JPPL Innovation, part of Jagannath Polymers Pvt Ltd (JPPL), Jaipur, making packaging since 1997. We make the BOPP packing tape, kraft paper tape, honeycomb paper, void fill paper, padded paper mailers and packing list envelopes in this collection. The courier bags, labels, zip lock pouches and crinkle paper we buy in and sell.
What one order needs
- Clothes, sarees and other soft goods: a courier bag, 10x14 inch for one garment or 12x16 for jeans, closed with its own self-seal strip and no tape. Put the 4 x 6 label on the bag and the invoice in its POD jacket. Add a zip lock pouch for small parts.
- Cosmetics, jewellery and small gifts: a padded paper mailer or a small carton, with honeycomb paper or crinkle paper inside. Seal a carton with 2 inch tape, put the label on top and the invoice in a packing list envelope.
- Glass, ceramics and bottles: your own carton, honeycomb paper wrap around the item and void fill paper in the gaps. Seal it with 2 inch packing tape in an H pattern and add FRAGILE tape. Label on top, invoice in a packing list envelope.
- Books and boxed products: a padded paper mailer or your own carton, with kraft paper bubble sheets or void fill paper. Label on top, invoice in a packing list envelope.
How I would choose, in three steps
- Start from your top-selling product. Pack it the way it will ship and pick the bag or mailer size from our courier bag size chart.
- Match the tape to the carton: brown tape on plain brown cartons, transparent tape on white or printed ones. 2 inch suits most cartons, 3 inch the heavy ones. Use kraft paper tape if you promise plastic-free packing.
- Order small packs first. Move to bulk packs, such as 36 or 72 rolls of tape or 1,000 envelopes, once you know your monthly use. Bigger carts get 5%, 7% or 10% off above ₹1,000, ₹2,000 and ₹3,000.
Not sure which one fits? Our sample listing sends a free sample of a tape, a courier bag or a paper wrap, and you pay only ₹79 for the courier. For a full list with costs, read your first packing station.
Selling on Meesho, Flipkart or Amazon?
We have made one page for each with the sizes those sellers buy most: packaging material for Meesho sellers, for Flipkart sellers and for Amazon sellers. PackSmith is not affiliated with any marketplace.
For quantities bigger than our bulk packs, write to us for a quote.
Questions buyers ask
What packaging material do I need to start selling online in India?
Courier bags for clothes and other soft goods, packing tape for cartons, 4 x 6 inch shipping labels, packing list envelopes for invoices on cartons, and cushioning such as honeycomb paper or void fill paper for anything that can break. PackSmith sells all of these, except the cartons themselves.
Where can I buy ecommerce packaging material online in India?
Here on PackSmith. Courier bags, packing tape, shipping labels, packing list envelopes, paper wrap and void fill are all in this one collection. Prices include 18% GST, delivery is free across India and we dispatch in 1 to 2 working days.
What is the cheapest way to pack clothes for online orders?
A courier bag. It needs no carton and no tape, and the invoice goes in its POD jacket. Pick the smallest size that the folded product fits in, with about an inch to spare.
Do you sell packaging material wholesale?
Yes. Most items come in bulk packs, such as 36 or 72 rolls of packing tape and up to 1,000 packing list envelopes. For bigger quantities, write to us for a quote.
What size shipping label do I need?
4 x 6 inch (100 x 150 mm) direct thermal labels, the common size for courier labels on a thermal label printer. Check the label size set in your courier or marketplace panel before you order.
Do you have plastic-free packaging for online orders?
Yes. Kraft paper tape, honeycomb paper, kraft paper bubble sheets, padded paper mailers and void fill paper are all paper. We make most of them in our Jaipur plant.
Will I get a GST invoice?
Yes. Add your GSTIN in the cart before checkout and it goes on the invoice.
Can I try samples before a bulk order?
Yes. Our sample listing sends a free sample of a tape, a courier bag or a paper wrap, and you pay only ₹79 for the courier.