PACKAGING

GUIDELINES

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INDEX
00. Introduction
01. Definitions
02. Product Packaging- what is bad packaging?
03. Types of Packaging
a. Internal
b. External
c. Closure and safety
04. Dos and Dont
05. Guidelines by Item category
06. Examples on packaging process
07. Summary of packaging Guidelines

Index

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Introduction

INTRODUCTION
WHERE DO I FIND PACKAGING MATERIAL?
You can get packaging material either by contacting your Sourcing Account Manager
or by directly placing an order here:

https://www.daraz.pk/packaging-materials/

MENTION OF PACKAGING GUIDELINES

IN THE CONTRACT
Please keep in mind that as mentioned in the Daraz contract, we will
conduct tests and audits of the packaging practices of each order and
may refuse to ship an order for which the packaging is not matching the
Packaging Guidelines.
If your packages are not following the guidelines, the items can be repackaged
by Daraz, but you will be invoiced, or the package will be returned to you.
If the orders you send to Daraz are not following the packaging guidelines
more than 2 (two) times in one month, you might be charged a penalty.

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Definitions

DEFINITIONS
CONTAINER
It is the material that contains a product and is an integral part thereof. It does not
necessarily protect the product, but serves to distinguish it from other articles. It is a
marketing tool to attract buyers, so aesthetics is an essential part of the package. To be
more specific, the container is any box or own envelope to contain any material or article.
It is also known as "Primary Packaging".

PACKING
It is any material which contains or protects an article with or without container. It is also
known as "Secondary Packaging".

PACKAGING
Are all materials, methods and procedures that serve to condition, present, handle, store,
preserved vary and transporting goods. The packing in short term is the box or wrap that
protect Goods for transport and storage. It is also known as "Tertiary Packaging or
Repackaging". It serves to transport goods from one place to another without problems.

PRODUCT SIZE
Select the size of the product according to the following characteristics:

SMALL

It has dimensions upto 15 x 23 x 33 cm, and / or weighs less than 2 kg.

MEDIUM
It has dimensions between 15 x 23 x 33 cm and 57 x 70 x 57 cm and / or weighs less than 45 kg.

LARGE
It has dimensions upto 57 x 70 x 57 cm and / or weighs more than 45 kg.

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Product
Packaging

PRODUCT
PACKAGING
Answer the question: Does the product have packaging? If the answer is "yes", it is
recommended to do these quick tests to check the situations in which the product is
prone to damage

TYPES OF BAD PACKAGING

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

IMPACT

These are the blows that come on the packaging along the

EXAMPLE

delivery either between products or due to mishandling by

staff.

FLATTENING

It occurs when a product is subject to more weight than it

can endure. It can be due to a bad stowage or piling other
heaving objects on the packaging.

HUMIDITY

It is when the product is soaked with water or other liquid or

fungi, and weakens the impact/crushing resistance.

IMPROPER PACKING It happens when staples, shafts, etc. damage the box rather
than help protect it.

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Types of packaging
material

TYPES OF
PACKAGING
MATERIAL
3A. INTERNAL PACKAGING
TYPE

DESCRIPTION

EXAMPLE

CARDBOARD FLUTE Internal structure flute or channels provide resistance to avoid

crushing and provides cushioning during handling and stowage.

Corrugated sided flute is mainly used as interior packaging to
separate and protect individual products. It is extremely flexible
and can be shaped around the product to protect them from
damage. It should be self-attached to the product, leaving the
flat side visible outside.

PLASTIC BUBBLE

Excellent for irregular forms due to its versatility.. It is very light,

shock resistant, and recommended for very fragile products.
Bubbles must be attached to the product, leaving the smooth
side outside.

POLYFOAM

It is very similar to plastic bubble with same characteristics but

BROWN SHEET

Serves to cover irregular surfaces, or thinly cover an area to

having less resistance to sharp objects

avoid tears, and to hide valuable things from being visible thus
decreasing the possibility of theft. It is recommended to wrap
products with higher value , only if they are upto medium size
and have a good container - an example is laptops.

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PAPER FILLER

Types of packaging
material

Suitable for stuffing within boxes. Paper is pressed between

products, thus immobilizing the products . It is one of the most
ecological and economic fillings. It is useful against impact and
crushing damages.

CRUSHED
STYROFOAM /
PEANUT

Serves as stuffing within boxes, priovdes cushioning and

immobilizes the products. It is more annoying for the customer to
unpack this type of filler as the main problem is that upon impact
peanuts tend to move. It is useful against crushing damages.

HONEYCOMB

It is a card with low weight, without loss of consistency, a uniform

strength throughout the surface, an appearance more robust, and
better design to achieve thick surface. It absorbs shocks more
efficiently, thus providing great protection.

AIR CUSHION

Air cushion packaging is a dual material solution of a corrugated

box and plastic film bag that is filled with air

Benefits
Eliminates product damage in transit
Flexibility to pack different products in the same pack
Minimises shipping costs and carbon emissions as it is
lightweight
Eliminates the need for additional fitments or loose fillings
Environmental friendly - corrugated box is made from a
renewable resource
Easy to recycle simply remove the film and send corrugated
box for recycling"

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Types of packaging
material

3B. EXTERNAL PACKAGING

CARTONS

The structure prevents impact on the product, and protects

against crushing. The cartons can bundle two or more products
and also protect fragile containers. The boxes have two types Paperboard is used for light products (less than 7 kg.) and
corrugated for heavy products (less than 13 kg.)

SHRINK WRAP

"Is a plastic with high strength, elongation and adhesion which

serves to hold in place packing material and put pressure on it.
Though it does not protect against impact, but is very useful for
maintaining two objects together and avoid wetting the product.
The shrink wrap should be stretched by exerting
pressure to fulfil its role."

BUBBLE FILLED
FLIERS

It has barrier of air bubbles that makes it resistant to punctures,

thus protecting delicate but ultralight items during shipments.
This material may be used instead of the Daraz Flier, although it
is more expensive. But it is recommended to preferably use it
only as internal packing for lack of resistance to moisture.

Daraz FLIERS

Protect products from moisture, but low resistance from crushing

and impact.

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Product
Packaging

3C.CLOSURE AND SAFETY

SCOTCH TAPE

It is generally used for closing cartons. It easily loses its

stickiness when it comes in contact with sunlight, moisture. Thus
it can be easily taken off and replaced without keeping any mark.

GORILLA TAPE

It has a component which, upon contact with water, produces a

reaction that becomes a powerful adhesive to close cardboard
boxes. The gummed paper is made from craft paper and glue
plant has the advantage of being biodegradable and fully
recyclable. Besides, after application, it becomes inviolable as
the part must be broken. It also increases the strength of the box.

FRAGILE STICKERS

They are ideal for closed cardboard packages requiring special

HEAVY ITEM
STICKERS

They are used to indicate the handling requirement of the item so

treatment such as fragile glass material.

that it should be lifted properly.

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Dos & Dont

DOS
DOS
& DONT
& DONT
PACKAGING
PACKAGING
DOS
DOS
DO use cushioning materials to

DO make sure you face your goods

stabilize the contents; each item

the right way; some fragile materials

should be surrounded by at least

need to be kept upright

5cm of cushioning

DO pack small and fragile items in

DO make sure fragile stickers are

bubble envelopes and protect them

stuck in all faces of a box

with soft cushioning material around

each item

DO use cardboard dividers when

DO protect the edges and corners

sending flat, fragile material or glass

with cardboard edge protectors for

bottles

large and heavy bulky items

DO remove all labels and stickers

DO indicate about an item that can

when reusing a box and ensure the

be loaded only on one side with an

box is not worn out

arrow especially in heavy, bulky

items

DO make packages easy to open

DO use Forklift/Pallet Jack to lift

and reuse to ensure protection for

heavy, bulky items. Note that items

returned items

should be placed on a pallet before

the lift.

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Dos & Dont

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PACKAGING
DONT
DONT

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DO NOT allow fragile items inside a

"Handle with care" labels as a

package to touch each other,

substitute for careful packaging

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separately in bubble wrap

DO NOT use bags made of fabric or

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liable to prosecution

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offloading, load trucks using a

forklift / through a slope / from dock
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additional risk of damage. Redesign

your processes to minimize

handling

DO NOT allow contents to move

within the packed box or flier

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Dos & Dont

DOS FOR
SPECIAL ITEMS
PACKAGINGPACKAGING
DOS FOR SPECIAL
ITEMS
BATTERIES:

BATTERIES:

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dry batteries
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or AAA
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condition and in o
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example
AA or AAA
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original
sealed retail packaging
sealed retail packaging

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electronic
goods
(laptops,must
camera,
phones)
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BICYCLES:

BICYCLES:

Disassemble
wheels
and pedals
Remove wheels and pedals
from main
frame
Use bubble wrap to protect pedals
Wrap pedals in bubble wrap
Secure wheels with thick bubble wrap (>55um); place cardboard between
Place a sheet of thickthem
cardboard
between
wheels
and
to reduce
friction
damage
wrap them securely with thick bubble wrap (>55um)
Use thick bubble wrap (>55um) to pack the bicycle frame
Place wrap
all components
Wrap frame in thick bubble
(>55mm) in a strong cardboard box
Use internal packaging or polystyrene foam so the bicycle does not move
Place bicycle into a strong cardboard box
during handling and transport
Use polystyrene blocks or internal packaging to ensure the bicycle
cannot move during BOOKS
transit

BOOKS

Wrap heavy / hardback books in multiple layers of bubble wrap and seal with s

Stack the books in a cardboard box which has no spaces and allows no movem
Wrap heavy / hardback books in multiple layers of bubble wrap and seal with sellotape
the books
Stack the books in a cardboard box which has no spaces and allows no movement of
Make sure the books do not move using appropriate cushioning material: thick
the books
cardboard can do
Make sure the books do not move using appropriate cushioning material: thick
cardboard can do

CERAMIC ITEMS:

Wrap each individual item in at least two layers of thick bubble wrap (>55um)

CERAMIC ITEMS:

If you have multiple items, place each wrapped item into an individual cardboa
Wrap each individual item in at least two layers of thick bubble wrap (>55um)
container
If you have multiple items, place each wrapped item into an individual cardboard
Wrap smaller boxed items again with bubble wrap and seal with sellotape
container
Place into a larger, strong outer cardboard box filled with appropriate dunnage
Wrap smaller boxed items again with bubble wrap and seal with sellotape
cushion or polysterene chips) to eliminate movements
Place into a larger, strong outer cardboard box filled with appropriate dunnage (Air
Close the outer container with multiple layers of strong tape
cushion or polysterene chips) to eliminate movements
Place Fragile labels on all sides of the outer box
Close the outer container with multiple layers of strong tape
Place Fragile labels on all sides of the outer box

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Dos & Dont

CUTLERY AND SHARP OBJECTS

Use a retail package that is in thick box (>600um)
Use thick cardboard around sharp sides
Place into a larger outer package with multiple layers of strong tape

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Guidelines by
Item Category

GUIDELINES
BY ITEM
CATEGORY
Required packaging, by category (1 of 3)

CATEGORY

FLIER

Clothes and Apparel

Fashion accessories

X + Bubble Wrap

DARAZ OUTER CARTON

Footwear

Stationery

Kids toys & games

X + Bubble Wrap

Grocer's shop

X + Bubble Wrap

MANUFACTURER
CARTON/PACKAGING

Bubble Wrap

Musical instruments

Jewellery

X + Bubble Wrap

Kitchen And Dining

X + Bubble Wrap*

*For small sized items

** For Medium sized items
*** For Large sized items

For orders with multiple

items + bubble wrap
X + Bubble Wrap**

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Guidelines by
Item Category

Required packaging, by category (2 of 3)

CATEGORY

FLIER

DARAZ OUTER CARTON

MANUFACTURER
CARTON/PACKAGING

Large appliances and

electronics

X+ Brown Sheet

Small appliances and

electronics

X + Bubble Wrap*

X + Bubble Wrap
+ Brown Sheet***

Bedding & Bathroom

Dcor

X + Bubble Wrap*

X + Bubble Wrap*

Furniture

X + Brown Sheet

Home Fixture

X + Bubble Wrap*

Wallets & Purses

X + Bubble Wrap*

X + Bubble Wrap**

Bags

X + Bubble Wrap*

X + Bubble Wrap**

Mobile Phones

X + Bubble Wrap

X + Bubble Wrap***

*For small sized items

** For Medium sized items
*** For Large sized items

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Guidelines by
Item Category

Required packaging, by category (3 of 3)

CATEGORY

FLIER

Games, Consoles, CD,

DVD

X + Bubble Wrap*

Books

X + Bubble Wrap

DARAZ OUTER CARTON

MANUFACTURER
CARTON/PACKAGING

X + Bubble Wrap***

Sports equipment &

Accessories

X + Bubble Wrap
+ Brown Sheet**

X + Bubble Wrap
+ Brown Sheet**

Computers, laptops,
tablets & components

X + Bubble Wrap
+ Brown Sheet**

X + Bubble Wrap
+ Brown Sheet**

Motor vehicle accessories

X + Bubble Wrap
+ Brown Sheet**

X + Bubble Wrap
+ Brown Sheet**

Baby

X + Bubble Wrap

Fragrances

X + Bubble Wrap

Lighting

Under garments

X + Bubble Wrap
X

*For small sized items

** For Medium sized items
*** For Large sized items

N.B.

These guidelines are applicable to most products in each category. However, exceptions can be
encountered and in order to package items correctly you should always refer to the DO's and DONT's
section and the examples below.

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Examples on
packaging process

EXAMPLES ON
PACKAGING
PROCESS
HIGH VALUE/SMALL SIZE ITEMS
TYPE

DESCRIPTION

STEP 1

Take the product which is to be packed

STEP 2

Seal the packaging carton with the help of scotch tape / gorilla
tape

STEP 3

Seal the packaging carton with the help of scotch tape/Gorilla

STEP 4

Once carton is sealed with tape, use Daraz flier to keep the

EXAMPLE

tape

packed carton inside it. Dont forget to scan the barcode of the
flier for tracking the package during loss/theft cases.

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Examples on
packaging process

FRAGILE ITEMS
TYPE
STEP 1

DESCRIPTION

EXAMPLE

Take the product which is to be

packed

STEP 2

Bubble wrap the product

STEP 3

Take appropriate carton as per the product size. Use fillers like
air cushion, cardboards to fill the empty space of the packaging
carton so that product should not shake during transit

STEP 4

Seal the packaging carton with the help of scotch tape / gorilla

STEP 5

Dont forget to apply the fragile sticker

tape

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Examples on
packaging process

MEDIUM SIZE ITEM

TYPE
STEP 1

STEP 2

DESCRIPTION

EXAMPLE

Take the product which is to be packed

Take appropriate carton as per the product size. Use fillers like
air cushion, cardboards to fill the empty space of the packaging
carton so that product should not shake during transit

STEP 3

Seal the packaging carton with the help of scotch tape / gorilla

STEP 4

Use shrink wrap to cover the package inorder to protect the

tape

package from moisture

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Examples on
packaging process

LARGE SIZE ITEM

TYPE
STEP 1

DESCRIPTION

EXAMPLE

Take the product which needed to be packed. Most of the large

items like TV, Fridge comes with good packaging material

STEP 2

Use cardboard carton to wrap the item

STEP 3

Use shrink/Bubble wrap to protect the package in the transit

STEP 4

Dont forget to stick Heavy item sticker

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Summary
of packaging
guidelines

SUMMARY OF
PACKAGING
GUIDELINES

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Summary
of packaging
guidelines

SUMMARY OF
PACKAGING
GUIDELINES

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