Prepare your package

• Step 3 - Close Your Container Securely

Proper closure of your container is just as important as proper cushioning for the safety and security of your shipment.

To close a box securely, do not use masking tape, cellophane tape, duct tape, string or paper over-wrap. Instead, use a strong tape - two inches (five cm) or more in width - such as these types:

Pressure-sensitive plastic or nylon-reinforced tape
Generally the easiest, most convenient tape to use.
Versatile because it adheres without water and sticks to a variety of surfaces and shapes.
Apply three strips to both the top and bottom of the box.

Water-activated reinforced tape
Use 60 lb (27 kg) grade tape at least three inches (eight cm) wide.
Requires only two center-seam strips of tape for both the top and bottom of the box, due to the reinforcing fibers.