Protective Packaging With a Professional Edge
Paper padded mailers combine the lightweight convenience of an envelope with built-in cushioning to protect your products during transit. Unlike plastic bubble mailers, these are made entirely from paper materials, making them curbside recyclable in most municipalities. The honeycomb kraft paper interior provides shock absorption for fragile items like jewelry, cosmetics, electronics accessories, and handmade goods without adding unnecessary bulk or weight to your shipments.
Each mailer features a self-seal adhesive strip for fast packing and a tear strip for easy opening, giving your customers a clean unboxing moment from the very first touch.
Full Custom Printing and Finishing
Your mailer is the first thing customers hold in their hands. Make it count with full-color CMYK printing across the entire exterior surface. Add your logo, brand colors, patterns, or seasonal artwork to transform a shipping envelope into a branded experience.
Finishing options let you dial in the exact look and feel you want:
- Matte lamination for a smooth, understated finish
- Gloss lamination for vivid color pop
- Spot UV coating to highlight specific design elements
- Foil stamping in gold, silver, or custom metallic shades
- Embossing or debossing for tactile logo treatments
Custom sizes are available to fit your exact product dimensions, reducing material waste and keeping shipping costs low.
Sustainable Materials That Perform
The outer shell is constructed from durable kraft paper, typically in the 120gsm to 150gsm range, while the inner padding uses a honeycomb paper cushion or corrugated paper liner. Both layers are FSC-certified and made from recycled content. The entire mailer is plastic-free, biodegradable, and accepted in standard paper recycling streams.
This matters to your customers. Studies consistently show that sustainable packaging influences purchasing decisions, especially among younger demographics. Switching from plastic poly mailers to paper padded alternatives is one of the simplest ways to reduce your brand's environmental footprint without compromising product protection.
Who Uses These Mailers
Subscription box companies use them for smaller add-on items and sample kits. Jewelry brands ship earrings, bracelets, and necklaces with confidence that the padding prevents damage. Cosmetics companies pack serums, lip products, and sample sets without worrying about breakage. Bookstores and publishers ship paperbacks and graphic novels flat and protected.
Ecommerce sellers on platforms like Etsy and Shopify use branded versions to stand out in a sea of plain brown packages. Corporate gifting teams send welcome kits and promotional items in mailers that reflect their brand identity. Phone case sellers, sticker shops, and art print stores all rely on the flat profile and cushioned interior to deliver products in perfect condition.
Why Work With Teal Packaging
There are no minimum order requirements. Whether you need 50 mailers for a product launch or 10,000 for your quarterly inventory, you get the same quality and attention. Every order includes free design support from our in-house team, so you can send a rough concept and receive a print-ready file at no extra cost.
Production takes 14 business days from artwork approval, and shipping is free to the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia. You get a dedicated point of contact throughout the process, from initial design to delivery tracking.
Request a free quote to get started with your custom mailers, or contact our team if you have questions about sizing, materials, or artwork preparation. We are here to help you create packaging that protects your products and elevates your brand.
How to Order Paper Padded Mailer
Ordering custom paper padded mailer is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive pricing within 4 hours
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Ships free in 7 business days
