Packing Specs by Product
Each category has a different failure mode: fragile = impact, liquids = leaks, electronics = static/crush/moisture, heavy = box failure. Follow the spec for your product.
Daily goods
Standard merchandise — fast and steady: standard boxes, a lookup rule, snug fill.
Read the spec →Most searchedGlass & fragile
Double-boxing, six-sided cushioning, the shake test to cut breakage.
Read the spec →Leak-proofLiquids & pastes
Seal first, contain leaks, then cushion — protect the whole batch.
Read the spec →Damage-proofElectronics
Anti-static, crush and moisture protection; the OEM box is the best buffer.
Read the spec →Lowest costApparel
Mailers first, moisture/dust protection, fold and ship — cheapest.
Read the spec →Heavy-dutyHeavy & oversized
Cross-seal, edge protectors, heavy-duty boxes and lifting marks.
Read the spec →UpsellGift-ready
Make unboxing a chargeable SKU in a separate batch; keep standard orders fast.
Read the spec →Every spec follows the same structure
Steps
Recommended order from box to label.
Box & fill
Which box, how much cushioning, how to fill.
Seal & verify
Strip/H/cross seal and the checks you keep.
Don’ts
The mistakes that cause damage, returns and complaints.
Industry benchmarks: orders per hour by product type
Use these to tell whether you are at beginner, competent or expert level, and to set a target. Packing-only reference ranges: single-item and multi-item bands are published; fragile and heavy rows are estimates (see note).
| Order type | Beginner | Competent | Expert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-item, uniform | 20–30 | 40–60 | 60–80 |
| Multi-item, mixed | 10–20 | 25–40 | 40–55 |
| Fragile (double-box)* | 8–15 | 15–25 | 25–35 |
| Heavy / oversized (>30 lb)* | 5–10 | 10–18 | 18–25 |
Note: * Fragile and heavy rows are extrapolated experience bands (no direct published figure). Single-item and multi-item rows come from published industry benchmarks (e.g. Nventory: 40–60 single-item and 25–40 multi-item; CXTMS: ~30–80 packs/hour). Full sources & method →