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What is the difference between Acrylic Packing Tape and Hot Melt Tape?

Feb 21, 2020

For many businesses and individuals, proper packaging is essential. Anyone who does anything through the mail will need to know the basics of packaging. Naturally, this includes the use of tape, but you shouldn't just use whatever packing tape is handy. There are...

Why Custom Packaging Tape Makes Sense for Your Business

The business of buying and selling through the mail has never been bigger. As such, a lot of companies are starting to gear their policies toward this sector of the market. You may have noticed that a lot of companies use custom-printed packing tape on their boxes,...

How E-Commerce Has Changed Food Packaging

At this point, everyone knows that the world of business has migrated to the internet. As it becomes more and more convenient for people to do their shopping at home, it is no surprise that the food industry is jumping on the bandwagon. For a long time, online food...

Common Types Of Boxes For Packaging

Packaging may seem like a simple thing. However, it is almost complex enough to be considered an art form. The art of packaging is very important for business owners and anyone else who sells anything. Packaging protects vital items during shipment, and also ensures...

The Pros and Cons of Paper Bags, Plastic Bags, and Reusable Bags

As a follow-up to our previous work, we are going to delve deeper into the subject of bags. All places of business need to choose the right type of bag to suit their operation, and this is only possible with detailed consideration. There are many opinions and options,...

Beginner’s Guide on How To Ship Food

As strange as it might seem to some people, there are many reasons for which you might want to ship some food. For instance, you might want to allow a distant relative to try a particularly nice holiday dish. Or, you might want to send groceries to a distant relative...

How Much Should My Packaging Cost?

For startup businesses, packaging costs are one of those often-overlooked pitfalls that most people don't see. Whether you're paying the postal service or the people at the packaging plant, it's a service that requires payment. Fortunately, this is not a complex...

How To Ship Fragile Items Safely

Whether buying or selling, doing business through the mail has always had its risks. These risks are all the larger when fragile items are involved. If you are new to this whole thing, and you would like to know a little bit more about how to ship fragile items...

The Ultimate Guide To Paper Bags

Paper bags are one of those things that modern people take for granted. We see them everywhere, as they have become ubiquitous in our daily lives. From the paper sack that holds a school lunch to the bags at the local store, these things are everywhere. Before paper...

4 Reasons Why You Should Consider Custom Shipping Envelopes and Mailers Now

The United States Postal Service delivers over 500 million letters and packages every day. That’s a lot of mail. Is your brand a part of this staggering number of parcels? If you ship products in shipping envelopes or mailers, then you’ve probably already given at...

DYK Mid-Atlantic Packaging Specializes in Custom Printed Labels and Tags?

So, you've finally finished your dream custom retail packaging design. It's on-brand, in your company colors, and you know it's going to make your clients smile. But you're not quite finished with the design process just yet! Sure, you’ve got the printed...

What is the difference between Acrylic Packing Tape and Hot Melt Tape?

Feb 21, 2020

For many businesses and individuals, proper packaging is essential. Anyone who does anything through the mail will need to know the basics of packaging. Naturally, this includes the use of tape, but you shouldn't just use whatever packing tape is handy. There are...

Packaging for Millennials: What You Need To Consider

Feb 19, 2020

Presently, millennials have the greatest buying power out of every age group across the globe. About a quarter of the global population is made up of millennials, and most of these individuals dwell in regions with strong economics and influence. But millennials are...

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Subscription Box Packaging Design: What You Need To Know

by JFernandez | February 14, 2020 | General Packaging, Packaging Ideas, Retail Packaging | 0 Comments

The idea of the subscription box is not new, but it has gained a surprising amount of popularity in recent years. A subscription box is part of a monthly plan whereby consumers receive certain items on a regular basis. For instance, monthly packages of shaving...

Why Custom Packaging Tape Makes Sense for Your Business

by JFernandez | January 31, 2020 | Custom Retail Packaging | 0 Comments

The business of buying and selling through the mail has never been bigger. As such, a lot of companies are starting to gear their policies toward this sector of the market. You may have noticed that a lot of companies use custom-printed packing tape on their boxes,...

What Is A Case Sealer?

by JFernandez | January 24, 2020 | Packaging Ideas, Retail Packaging | 0 Comments

A case sealer is a piece of industrial machinery that is used to tape and seal packages. These machines will normally consist of two or more guide rails, which are used to guide and hold the package in place. Then, a mechanical arm uses an attached roll of tape to...

What Is Water Activated Tape?

by JFernandez | January 17, 2020 | Packaging Ideas | 0 Comments

Most people would be surprised at the huge variety that exists in the field of tape. While tape is essentially just a strip of material with an adhesive on one side, there is no shortage of different types. Most people are familiar with pressure-activated tape, but a...

How To Package and Ship Clothing

by JFernandez | January 10, 2020 | Packaging Ideas | 0 Comments

Clothing is a very popular item when it comes to online commerce and mail-orders business. These items are not particularly vulnerable to shipping damage, so most people feel safe when ordering them by mail. While these items are not as fragile as many others, there...

Beginner’s Guide to Packing and Shipping on eBay

by JFernandez | January 3, 2020 | Packaging Ideas | 0 Comments

eBay is easily one of the most popular online commerce sites in the world. For a long time, it was the world's most popular e-commerce site. To this day, it remains one of the biggest names in this market. As such, there is more reason than ever to get in on this...

What is the difference between Acrylic Packing Tape and Hot Melt Tape?

Feb 21, 2020

For many businesses and individuals, proper packaging is essential. Anyone who does anything through the mail will need to know the basics of packaging. Naturally, this includes the use of tape, but you shouldn't just use whatever packing tape is handy. There are...

Packaging for Millennials: What You Need To Consider

Feb 19, 2020

Presently, millennials have the greatest buying power out of every age group across the globe. About a quarter of the global population is made up of millennials, and most of these individuals dwell in regions with strong economics and influence. But millennials are...

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What is the difference between Acrylic Packing Tape and Hot Melt Tape?

Feb 21, 2020

For many businesses and individuals, proper packaging is essential. Anyone who does anything through the mail will need to know the basics of packaging. Naturally, this includes the use of tape, but you shouldn't just use whatever packing tape is handy. There are...

Packaging for Millennials: What You Need To Consider

Feb 19, 2020

Presently, millennials have the greatest buying power out of every age group across the globe. About a quarter of the global population is made up of millennials, and most of these individuals dwell in regions with strong economics and influence. But millennials are...

Subscription Box Packaging Design: What You Need To Know

Feb 14, 2020

The idea of the subscription box is not new, but it has gained a surprising amount of popularity in recent years. A subscription box is part of a monthly plan whereby consumers receive certain items on a regular basis. For instance, monthly packages of shaving...

Packing Industry Trends For 2020 You Don’t Want To Miss

Feb 11, 2020

Packaging is more than boxes or the covering that protects or encloses a product during shipping and handling. Packaging is much like the cover of a novel, giving a glimpse into the inner world. Thus, it can be used to create anticipation and intrigue and be as much a...

How Packaging Prevents Common Distribution Hazards

Feb 10, 2020

The whole process seems simple: Get the goods where they need to be in as little time as possible and at minimum cost. However, while the objective is clear, it can also become challenging. Packages in the distribution center are subject to rough handling and other...

How To Make A Gift Basket

Feb 7, 2020

Gift baskets are a wonderful way to express how much you care and can be very inexpensive to craft by yourself with the right supplies. There are other reasons to create a gift basket, too. You might want to be frugal, especially when shopping for an entire family, or...

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We take pride in providing our customers with the most cost-effective and practical solutions for their packaging needs. Because we started as a small business ourselves, we are committed to helping your company succeed. We custom-print boxes, bags, tissue paper, and all types of packaging and shipping supplies to help boutiques, restaurants, gourmet and specialty shops and other small businesses achieve their full potential in the local marketplace. Mid-Atlantic Packaging represents the finest manufacturers in the industry.