Bubble Mailers vs Poly Mailers — Which Custom Mailer Should You Choose?

Custom bubble mailers offer padded protection for fragile or semi-fragile items. Custom poly mailers are lighter, cheaper per unit, and ideal for apparel and soft goods. Compare cost, protection, weight, and typical use cases below.

• Bubble mailers: padded, best for jewelry, cosmetics, electronics, books
• Poly mailers: lightweight, best for apparel, blankets, soft goods
• Poly mailers are typically 30–50% cheaper per unit
• Bubble mailers add ~2–3x the weight of poly for the same size