E-commerce Packaging
Ships safely, costs less to ship, looks great on arrivalAugust Packaging supplies mailers, shipping boxes and branded packaging for online brands, whether you pack orders yourself or ship through a 3PL. We’ll help you cut shipping costs, protect your products and make a good first impression.
E-commerce packaging we supply
Custom mailer boxes
Self-locking corrugated mailers, printed outside, inside or both. The go-to for DTC and subscription brands.
Poly mailers
Lightweight, waterproof mailers for apparel and soft goods, stock or printed with your brand.
Bubble and padded mailers
Poly bubble and paper padded mailers for small items that need some cushioning.
Paper mailers
Curbside-recyclable paper mailers for brands moving away from plastic.
Right-sized shipping boxes
Stock and custom boxes sized to your products to cut dimensional weight charges.
Unboxing extras
Tissue, stickers, inserts, printed tape and packing list envelopes.
Lower your shipping costs
Carriers bill by dimensional weight, so the size of the package often costs more than its weight. The biggest savings usually come from:
- Right-sizing: boxes and mailers built around your products, not the nearest stock size.
- Switching to mailers for products that don't need a box.
- Lighter materials that still protect, such as a lighter board grade or a poly mailer.
- Fewer SKUs: a smart box lineup that covers your catalog with less inventory.
Make the unboxing count
Your package is often the first physical touchpoint with your brand. Print your logo outside, a message inside, add tissue and a sticker seal, and finish with printed tape. We'll help you get the look without blowing up your packaging budget. See custom corrugated boxes and custom labels.
Built for returns and sustainability
- Dual-seal mailers with a second adhesive strip so customers can reuse the mailer for returns.
- Tamper-evident water-activated tape and seals for high-value orders.
- Curbside-recyclable options such as paper mailers, paper void fill and corrugated inserts.
Whether you pack in-house or use a 3PL
Packing your own orders? We set up stocking programs so your packing stations never run out. Shipping through a fulfillment partner? We deliver straight into the fulfillment center and handle the receiving paperwork. See packaging for 3PLs and fulfillment centers.
Local supply in every major U.S. market
Headquartered in St. Louis since 1987, August Packaging has 3PL partner facilities supporting every major market in the U.S., including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Louisville, the Lehigh Valley, St. Louis and Northern and Southern California. See our locations.
E-commerce packaging FAQs
Should I ship in a mailer box or a poly mailer?
Poly mailers are lighter and cheaper to ship, so they're the best fit for apparel and soft goods. Mailer boxes protect better and create a stronger unboxing experience for fragile, rigid or premium products.
How can I lower my dimensional weight charges?
Use packaging sized to your products, switch to mailers where you can, and choose the lightest material that protects. Even small reductions in box size add up across thousands of orders.
What's the minimum order for custom printed mailer boxes?
It depends on the size and print method. Digital printing makes short runs practical, and flexo printing lowers the price at higher volumes. Use the Box Design Tool or contact us for pricing at several quantities.
Can you ship packaging to our 3PL?
Yes. We deliver to fulfillment centers across the country and handle receiving orders and pallet labels so your packaging gets received quickly.
Upgrade your e-commerce packaging
Tell us what you sell and how you ship. We'll recommend packaging that costs less to ship and looks better on arrival.