A beautifully wrapped gift is always nice to receive. With the Christmas season around the corner, many are already buying presents in advance as quite some gifts will have to be shipped to different parts of the globe. If you are wondering how to wrap gifts for courier delivery, read further.
Wrap a Christmas present for shipping
Getting a gift that was shipped by courier is much more fun when you get to unwrap it. However, sending a wrapped gift without any extra protection will end up in a damaged item. And many couriers would even refuse to colect it. Follow our tips to make sure your wrapped gift gets to the recipient in perfect shape and ready to surprise your friends and family.
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Wrapping materials for wrapping gifts to be delivered by couriers
Prepare all the necessary wrapping materials you will need to wrap your Christmas gifts like a pro. Assemble all the items you will need in advance so that when you get to work nothing can surprise you. Take into consideration that you will ship your present in a cardboard box, so make sure to add this to your list of materials as well as some cushioning. Among must-have wrapping materials for shipping gifts and presents you will need:
- Wrapping paper
- Scissors
- Packing peanuts
- Bubble wrap
- Tape
- Cardboard box
Whether it is a Christmas gift, you will wrap or a gift for any other occasion, finding some personalised wrapping paper is always a good idea. You can also add ribbons, glitters or stickers and be creative in your own way.
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Wrap your gifts like a pro in 5 simple steps
- Wrap each item individually, first in wrapping paper and then in bubble wrap, and put it inside the box.
- Fill the space in the box around all the items with packing peanuts and make sure they do not move. Close the box.
- Put the box in the middle of the wrapping paper and wrap the box from all sides. Make sure you have enough wrapping paper so that no side will be left unwrapped.
- Put this box with the items into a slightly larger cardboard box and cushion the space between them with packing peanuts or packing paper.
- Close the larger box with tape and remove all possible old labels.
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Why should your wraped gift be placed in a box for shipping?
Depending on the selected courier service, your parcel may go through several hubs, warehouses and couriers’ vehicles. If you ship them outside of the EU, they will also be subject to customs clearance. When shipping nicely wrapped presents to your dear ones, the last thing you wish for them is that the parcel gets damaged or even lost due to insufficient or improper packaging.
We warmly suggest putting some more effort and wrap your gifts well to prevent any moisture, rain or even snow in the box. Wait to see the smiles on the faces of your family or friends when they open their long awaiting gifts!
Check our packaging guides for shipping numerous different items and learn how to wrap your gifts properly for courier delivery.
How can I book a courier delivery for my wrapped gifts?
At Eurosender, we work with many different courier companies, delivering to more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. Depending on the urgency you can opt for Document Service, Standard Service, Priority service or Priority Express service. If you have special requirements request assistance through an individual offer and our logistics experts will find a solution for you. Ship your present on time and sleep tight! Estimated delivery time can be prolonged in December as the shipping frenzy is causing higher delivery demand.
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