What Are Polymailers?

Developed as a versatile low cost replacement of traditional paper envelopes polymailers saw their calling with the onset of online shopping. Polymailers were designed to prevent and help in detection of theft or fraud which was happening when online stores shipped valuable items like phones, laptops, etc. These tamper proof mailing bags can be engineered to tamper evident bags to detect 5 types of tampering under 4 Levels of security evidencing:

What Are Different Types Of Polymailer Tamperings?

MECHANICAL TAMPERING (LEVELS 1 & 2)

Packages opened by hand, scissors, etc. cannot be closed again in the same way. The option of adding an irreversible ‘VOID’ mark is also available in Level 2 Security evidence.

COLD TAMPERING (LEVEL 3)

Seals opened with the use of freezing agents will leave behind evidence of tampering and cannot be resealed to look intact again.

CHEMICAL TAMPERING (LEVEL 4)

Tampering with the help of chemicals and alcohols also leaves behind visible irreversible marks of tampering.

HEAT TAMPERING (LEVEL 5)

Sealed packages that have been tampered with by using hot air or steam will be made evident due to marks left on the sealing area which is evidenced by a change in the color of the closure mechanism of the bag. This change in color is permanent.

Mailing Bag /Poly Mailer /Courier bag

SALIVA TAMPERING (CAN BE ADDED AT ANY LEVEL)

Packages can be made Tamper evident against manipulation using water or saliva by adding this feature with any of the aforementioned closing mechanisms.

What Are The Benefits Of Using Polymailers?

Mailing bags (as polymailers are also referred to) are made tamper-proof and tamper-evident by using void technology, security cuts, fiber-tear labels, and self-destructible labels. With the advent of newer technology, they can even be added to a blockchain to prevent duplication by employees. Other benefits of Polymailers or Mailing bags are:

1) Reduced Shipping costs

These light bags definitely beat cardboard boxes in weight, hence reducing shipping costs.

2) Compact Packaging

Compared to bulk boxes, these bags are as big as the package they carry and hence, are smaller in size. They take up less space in transport.

3) Environment-friendly options

While many believe that plastic mailer bags are bad for the environment, they can reduce the plastic waste generated by their company by choosing mailing bags made of a recyclable plastic or by picking compostable polymailers.

4) Customized options

Polymailers can be customized to suit industry needs. They can be padded with air bubbles if carrying fragile items or made sturdier if carrying coins.

5) Used for packing many kinds of items

Apparel, books, plastic bottles containing liquid, beauty & wellness products, medicines, etc. Polymailers can also be customized to carry fragile items like alcohol bottles, glassware, bottled medicines, etc. by adding air bubble protection.

6) Custom Branding

Mailing bags can easily carry brand colors, logos, and other branding properties. They can also be used as marketing and branding tools.