What Are Bubble Mailers and How Do They Work?
Everything you need to know about bubble mailers and how they keep items safe.
What are bubble mailers?
Quick answer
Bubble mailers are shipping envelopes with built-in bubble wrap lining that cushions contents during postal transit. Available from size A (110x160mm) to K (350x470mm). Kraft or poly outer. Standard 10mm or large 25mm bubble. Peel-and-seal closure. Used for jewellery, electronics, cosmetics, and any small item needing cushioned protection. Faster to pack than boxes as no void fill is needed.
How do they work?
Trapped air compresses on drops and impacts, protecting contents.
Right-sized mailers hold items securely without excess space.
Built-in cushioning eliminates separate packing materials.
Quick, secure closure visible if opened.
Choose: sizing or product guide.
Types available
Kraft outer (professional, printable), poly outer (waterproof, lightest), paper-based alternatives (recyclable), and anti-static (for electronics). Standard and large bubble sizes. Custom printing available.
When to use them
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Bubble mailers for every item
Full size range from ProcuraPack.
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Shipping envelopes with built-in bubble wrap cushioning.
Bubble lining absorbs impacts and vibration during transit.
A (110x160mm) to K (350x470mm) in standard UK sizing.
No, the built-in bubble cushioning eliminates separate packing materials.
Traditional bubble mailers are not kerbside recyclable. Paper-based alternatives are.
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