1. Selection of Boxes

To select the appropriate boxes during shipment, you must use the following materials and sizes:

1. Use corrugated boxes if you have more than three items in a single order.

2. Use corrugated boxes in case the ordered item is glass or fragile.

3. If there is a mule order and any item is fragile, use "Honeycomb (Hexa Roll)" to wrap the item before placing it in the box.

4. Use corrugated 4-ply boxes for all mule orders and glass/fragile items.

5. Use the optimal box size based on the items' dimensions.

6. The chosen box should not be too small or too large, as this could cause damage to the products during shipping.

7. Avoid poor-quality boxes.

8. Verify the box for tears, holes, sturdiness, and crushed edges.

9. Ensure the material used can withstand the required edgecrush and burst factor loads.

1. Choose the optimal box size based on the product dimensions.

2. Our label size is 4x6; hence, the box size must be larger than the label size to avoid label tampering.

3. The box sizes used are: B01, B02, B03, BM03, B10, B06, B07

4. 4 ply boxes should be used for safe shipment.

You can refer to the image below:

2. Selection of Flyers/Bubble Pouches/ Polybags

Flyers or Bubble Pouches are handy for packing flexible, unbreakable items. This type of packaging must be used for the shipment of three or fewer items.

It can be used as an added layer of protection for the shipment's safety against external fluids, tampering, and other threats.

To choose the appropriate Bubble Pouches for shipment, you must use the following standards:

At Silkrute, we prefer brown honeycomb paper for wrapping fragile products before packing them in boxes. We use 10-inch honeycomb paper in accordance with our standard packaging guidelines.

An ideal packaging process involves cushioning, filling voids, leak-proofing, and placing the item in the box. Perfect cushioning protects the item from getting damaged.

Liquid items must be made leak-proof before packing or cushioning. You can tape the bottle caps with multiple rounds of tape to ensure leak-proofing.

Inspect twice for leaks before packing the item in boxes/bubble pouches.

Sealing the order ensures the item inside is well protected and ready for a secure, undamaged shipment.

To perfectly seal the shipment, you can use:

When packing any order, it is important to affix the correct label to the package. A label is a unique identification card of the product. It provides essential information to ensure its tracking, proper handling, and timely delivery to its customers.

Labelling covers the following information:

The above parameters are the vital information that shows where to ship that order. Where to return if the order gets lost?, etc.

You must not use A4 sheets for labels. They can be damaged easily or get wet.

Package Weight is an essential factor when exporting your products to the international market. The courier services measure the weight of the package in two ways:

"(Length in cm x Width in cm x Height in cm) / 5,000 = Volumetric Weight in kg

Courier companies compare the "Volumetric Weight" to the "Actual Package Weight". The higher of the two becomes the chargeable weight for pricing.

Example: A large box of Kurkure might weigh 2 kg (actual package weight) but have a volumetric weight of 5 kg, so you'd pay for 5 kg (Volumetric weight).

Now, let's suppose a small package of bolts might weigh 6kg but have a volumetric weight of 3kg, so you'd pay for 6kg (the actual package weight).

The overall courier charges vary with the package weight. Hence, it is recommended to pack the parcel efficiently to keep the total weight as low as possible while maintaining safety.