Buy E-Commerce & Shipping Packaging – Bags and Pouches for Online Shops

Online retailers, mail-order businesses, fulfilment centres, fashion shops, Etsy sellers and e-commerce brands need packaging that combines shipping optimisation with branding. Lightweight (shipping-cost optimisation), robust (transport safety), printable (unboxing experience) and with integrated delivery-note logistics.

Our range covers all shipping-relevant packaging: adhesion seal bags for clothing as classic polybags, flat bags for shipping in sturdy LDPE quality, delivery note pouches DIN A4 / A5 / A6 for document logistics, flat bags for textiles and extra strong flat bags for heavy consignments.

All materials are certified to EU 10/2011 for direct food contact (relevant for e-commerce with a food range). Printable with your brand logo for the unboxing experience. From our warehouse since 1972.

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Guide E-Commerce & Shipping Packaging

What are e-commerce and shipping packaging?

E-commerce and shipping packaging are specialised bags and film pouches for online dispatch: polybags for fashion shipping, mailing bags for books and cosmetics, delivery note pouches for shipping documents, wrap-around pouches for gift ranges.

The main requirements are shipping-cost efficiency (lightweight materials, tight dimensioning), robustness (tear resistance against transport stress), self-adhesive closures (fast packing in fulfilment) and unboxing branding (printed outer face as a brand experience).

Typical materials: LDPE 50 and 100–120 microns for shipping bags, OPP 30 microns and PP/LDPE with adhesion seal for polybags in fashion e-commerce, self-adhesive delivery note pouches for accompanying documents.

All materials are certified to EU 10/2011 for food contact — important for e-commerce retailers with a food range.

What are e-commerce packaging products suitable for?

  • Fashion shipping and online boutiques: adhesion seal polybags in OPP or LDPE for T-shirts, trousers, jackets, accessories.
  • Book shipping and media e-commerce: sturdy LDPE shipping bags for books, CDs, DVDs, magazines.
  • Cosmetics and beauty shipping: polybag packaging with branding for indie beauty brands and natural cosmetics shipping.
  • Gift and Etsy shipping: premium polybags with a high-quality look for the unboxing experience.
  • Fulfilment centres and mail order: standard shipping bags in several size classes for mass-market e-commerce.
  • Delivery note packing: delivery note pouches DIN A4, A5, A6, DIN long for shipping-document labels on cartons or pallets.
  • Subscription box shipping: premium polybags for subscription box providers with a branded look and reclosable function.

Which e-commerce packaging variants are available?

The choice of e-commerce packaging depends on product weight, shipping size and branding requirements:

Benefits of e-commerce packaging

  • Self-adhesive adhesion seal — packing in seconds within fulfilment, no heat sealer required.
  • Shipping-cost optimised: low material thicknesses at full tear resistance, optimal format sizes.
  • Branding-ready: printable in flexo print for the unboxing experience and brand identification.
  • Food-grade certified to EU 10/2011 — important for e-commerce retailers with a food range.
  • Standardised delivery note pouches in all DIN formats for shipping-document logistics.
  • For private & trade: all customers – B2B and B2C alike – receive transparent tiered prices directly in the order table, with no minimum order value.
  • Fast shipping from our warehouse.

Material properties of e-commerce packaging in detail

E-commerce packaging requires shipping-cost efficiency and robustness at the same time. The material choice depends on product weight, transport stress and branding requirements.

LDPE 50 microns — standard shipping bags

Low-density polyethylene, flexible, clear, cost-effective. The standard solution for light shipping products: fashion, accessories, cosmetics. Tear resistance up to approx. 1 kg shipping weight.

LDPE 100–120 microns — extra strong

Reinforced material thickness for heavy or sharp-edged shipping goods: books, media, industrial components, fashion with metal accessories. Higher puncture and tear resistance.

OPP film 30 microns with adhesion seal

Crystal-clear polypropylene film with a self-adhesive flap. Premium polybag look for fashion e-commerce, indie beauty, subscription boxes. Printable with high-resolution brand designs.

Adhesive specifications

Delivery note pouch adhesive: permanently adhesive, solvent-free, acid-free. Adhesive strength 15–30 N/25mm. On request, removable adhesion for reusable carton concepts. UV-stable adhesion for several weeks of outdoor shipping.

Food certification

All materials are certified to EU 10/2011 for direct food contact — important for e-commerce retailers with a food range. Declaration of conformity (PIM) on request.

Custom adaptation — branding, special sizes and subscription box looks

E-commerce packaging is a direct brand carrier in the customer's home — the unboxing experience is central in online retail for brand perception and reorder rate.

Printing processes

Printing in flexo print with up to 6 colours, including Pantone special colours and a white underprint for text on transparent film. For premium e-commerce, gravure print with up to 10 colours for high-resolution photo reproduction. Full-surface printing across the entire outer face.

Special sizes and shipping optimisation

Format adjustments freely selectable in width (60–700 mm) and height (90–900 mm). Shipping-cost optimisation through tight dimensioning — important for DHL/Hermes tariff tiers. Advice on the optimal format choice on request.

Subscription box look

For subscription box providers, premium polybags with hot-foil embossing. Reusable concepts with reclosable zippers for repeated carton use. Deposit-system integration possible.

Minimum run and delivery time

We clarify the minimum quantity for custom-made products individually following your enquiry. Delivery time on request. Submit an enquiry.

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Sustainability — e-commerce packaging and PPWR

E-commerce packaging is in the focus of the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR), as online retail is among the fastest-growing packaging-intensive sectors. We support online retailers through the migration path.

Mono-PE recycling

Pure LDPE shipping bags are mono-material recyclable in the PE stream. NIR-detectable in German sorting plants. The PPWR recyclability grades apply from 2030 at the earliest (delegated act still pending).

Post-consumer recyclate (PCR)

For commercial e-commerce packaging without food contact, we process PCR recyclate with contents of 30–80%. An important lever for online retailers with extended recycling obligations under the PPWR. Visually slightly cloudier, technically fully functional.

Material efficiency in e-commerce

The optimal wall-thickness choice is the biggest lever for material reduction. 50 microns is enough for light fashion shipping, 100 microns for heavy consignments. Blanket over-dimensioned packaging is both ecologically and economically counterproductive.

Reusable concepts for subscription boxes

For subscription box providers reclosable ziplock or adhesion seal bags are suitable, which your customers can use several times. Ecologically worthwhile from approx. 10 uses — easily reached with subscription boxes through repeated shipments.

FSC carton for secondary packaging

For e-commerce retailers who use carton as primary packaging, we recommend FSC-certified carton plus mono-PE liner bags. Advice on material strategy on request.

Sustainable bags PPWR documents & data sheets

Shipping & delivery

We ship promptly and reliably from our warehouse. For large orders, direct delivery by forwarder. For printed special sizes, the delivery time is arranged individually. Free shipping from €200 net within Germany.

Popular e-commerce packaging

The most ordered e-commerce packaging from our range:

Popular individual products from this range:

Packaging for e-commerce and related shipping areas

E-commerce packaging overlaps with fashion shipping, industrial logistics and subscription box concepts:

Frequently asked questions about e-commerce and shipping packaging

Which packaging is suitable for fashion shipping?

Adhesion seal bags for clothing as the classic polybag. Crystal-clear OPP or LDPE film with a self-adhesive flap, fast packing in fulfilment. For premium fashion with an unboxing experience, a printed variant.

Which material thickness for book and media shipping?

For books and media: extra strong flat bags with 100–120 microns LDPE. Higher puncture resistance against book corners and cover edges, robust transport safety.

Which delivery note pouch size is standard?

DIN A5 (165×235 mm) is standard for classic delivery notes. DIN A4 for complex shipping documentation with several enclosed pages. DIN long for letter format.

What does PPWR mean for e-commerce packaging?

The EU Packaging Regulation from 2030 requires recyclable packaging. LDPE shipping bags and delivery note pouches are mono-material PE – readily recyclable by today's standards. The PPWR recyclability grades apply from 2030 at the earliest (delegated act still pending).

Is printing with a brand logo possible?

Yes — flexo print with up to 6 colours, including Pantone special colours and a white underprint for text on transparent film. Full-surface printing for the unboxing experience. Minimum quantity and delivery time on request.

How securely does the self-adhesive closure hold?

Adhesive strength 15–30 N/25mm, permanently adhesive, ageing-stable. Withstands all normal shipping stresses. On request, removable adhesion (for reusable concepts) or reinforced permanent adhesion for security applications.

UV-stable for outdoor shipping?

Standard shipping bags (50–100 microns) are suitable for indoor logistics and short-term outdoor shipping, not for several months of outdoor storage.

Which packaging for subscription box shipping?

For subscription box concepts: premium polybags with high-quality brand printing, optionally with a reclosable function (zipper) for repeated use. Advice on the unboxing experience on request.

Is the packaging suitable for food shipping?

Yes — all shipping bags are certified to EU 10/2011 for direct food contact. Important for e-commerce retailers with a food range (tea, coffee, organic ranges).

Are there PCR shipping bags?

Yes — on request, shipping bags with post-consumer recyclate (PCR) at a 30–80% content. For commercial applications without food contact, higher PCR contents are possible. Visually slightly cloudier, technically fully functional.

Can I order in bulk by the pallet?

Yes — pallet quantities are standard in the fulfilment sector. Direct delivery by forwarder, delivery time on request. For pallet quantities we prepare individual quotes with quantity tiers on request.

Do you send samples before ordering?

Yes — we send samples of all standard sizes before you order. Custom-made products (printing, special sizes, removable adhesion) on request via the contact form.

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