emsgranny

This is probably not the place to post this but I have received several packages and envelopes containing items I have bought. These Envelopes are either lined with bubblewrap or are made of waterproof material Where do you get these and how much are they. Getting ready to send out trades and would like to protect material thanks

Grama Lehr

You can re-cycle by turning the heavy plastic type inside out and putting on a label. You can also put a label on the bubble wrap ones. They sell them at Wal Mart, Target, Kmart, or any Office Depot store. Re-cycle them, save some money!! Save the earth! :thumbup:

Dancing Needle

I've found these before at Office Max or Office Depot. I think they sell them at Walmart too. It's a nice way to mail items and provide a little protection.

katier825

Any office supply place, Walmart, drugstore. They are very common. You can find in the stationery aisle. The padded ones are called bubble mailers, or some have other cushioning, layers of padding. The waterproof are probably Tyvek. They are very durable for shipping in.

emsgranny

wish I would have thought of that! Will for now on. Thanks

emsgranny

Thanks for info. I am thinking the tyvek would be best since bubblewrap would take up alot of room

katier825

It depends on what you are mailing. The bubble offers more protection to breakable objects. The Tyvek more protection from the weather.

sewcrafty

If you put your material in a ziploc bag in the envelope its water tight. That's what I do and its much cheaper.

emsgranny

That works too - I have plenty of those It would be cheaper in long run thanks for everyone's great ideas. Guess this was the place to post this question :thumbup:

CarrieAnne

I got mine at Hobby Lobby!