Technical Terms • Types of Boxes • How to Measure a Box
How to Pack a Fragile Item • Shipping Guide for UPS • Shipping Hazardous Materials

Protect the contents in your box in 4 easy steps…

1) Choose a box suitable for its contents based on size and weight.*

2) Wrap each item separately, especially fragile items.

3) Cushion the contents properly with protection around each item.
(2 inches of protection recommended for fragile items.)

4) Close the box securely with tape at least 2 inches wide making sure
the contents do not rattle when shaken.

*Packaging materials need to be evaluated carefully for packages weighing more than 70 pounds.