Soft-packing is any type of packing short of a crate. Soft-packing is sometimes referred to as “blanket-wrapping”, but packing blankets are infrequently used, because more modern packing materials are usually most appropriate. Our soft-pack materials are carefully selected to minimize stress to the object during packing and unpacking, and include products such as glassine paper, bubble-wrap, soft-wrap Tyvek, acid-free tissue, polyethylene foam, and corrugated cartons in a variety of sizes.
Crates have sturdy, custom-made wooden or plastic shells that afford maximum protection, surrounding foam protective inner layers that protect the items in transit. A crate may be required when an item is too fragile, oddly-shaped, or highly valued to entrust to soft-packing. A crate is always required when shipping goods by airplane or common carrier.
Our team of experienced craftsmen and fine art packers design and build each individual crate in our full-service crating shop.
Our team can help you decide what type of packing your items require for safe transit.