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Glass and Porcelain
Glass and porcelain are among the most fragile materials shipped in parcels. Even a slight impact can cause damage, which is why they require especially careful packing.
1Wrap each item individually
- ✓Use bubble wrap, packing paper, or special cushioning mats.
- ✓Never pack multiple items together loosely – each piece must be separated.
- ✓Place plates and flat items upright (like books on a shelf) with dividers.
- ✓Use a cushion between each layer (cardboard, foam, thick paper).
2Fill empty spaces
- ✓Use: paper, polystyrene chips, skropak, crushed cardboard.
- ✓Items must not shift inside the box.
- ✓Test: shake the box – if anything moves, add more filler.
3Box-in-a-box method"
For especially valuable or fragile items, we recommend double boxing.
- ✓Place the packed box inside a larger box with a layer of filler between them.
- ✓This method increases the chances of delicate contents surviving an impact.
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For valuable items, consider packing on a pallet with an extra layer of protection.
4Sealing and labelling
- ✓Seal the box firmly with packing tape on top and bottom.
- ✓Label the parcel: „WARNING – GLASS", „FRAGILE", „DO NOT STACK".
- ✓Do not use boxes from nappies, crisps, or food products – they are too thin.
5Important restrictions
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Glass and porcelain are excluded from standard and oversized parcel shipping.
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Shipments containing glass are not insured – neither on pallets nor in removals.
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Glass and porcelain are transported at the customer's risk.
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Do not use stretch film as the only protection.
Have questions about packing?
We will help you prepare your shipment correctly.