Product Packaging
How the Furniture is packaged
Interlocks
Product Wrapping
Product is wrapped in thick craft paper.
High Density Corners
High density corners are applied along every edge of the product, to provide an additional layer of safety and structural integrity, as part of the drop test program.
Thermocol Corners
Additional Thermocol Blocks
Additional thermocol blocks are applied within every 10-12 inch gap, around the edges of the product.
Another block of thermocol is placed on the top of the product, for further protection.
Strong cardboard
Strong cardboard is placed along every edge of the product, which helps to keep the packaging structure in place as well as protect the edges of the product further.
Drop test
Drop test is undertaken to ensure that product is mail order compliant.
Secure Interlocking
The product is placed on a platform and interlocked securely, to ensure that the impact hits the empty box (acting as a platform) first, in case of the item dropping in transit.
Fragile Items
All fragile items such as: mirror frames, bone inlay products etc, are packed in two boxes (inner and outer boxes).
Additional Thermocol is placed on fragile areas such as mirrors or glass.
Box
The product is then placed in a 7 ply strong corrugate box followed by taping, strapping and labelling.
Higher Weight
For the products that have a higher weight, they are placed in a box with higher density.
Hardware for Soft Assembling
All hardware for soft assembling is placed in a small plastic bag and wrapped in Styrofoam to avoid damaging the product. A red ribbon is attached to this.