Selling Posters Online? How to Ship Prints Safely - Flat or Rolled Up
- , by EJ Sinclair
- 4 min reading time
Selling posters online has surged in popularity, thanks to platforms like eBay, Etsy, and Not on the Highstreet. Knowing how to ship your posters or prints to your customers in perfect condition is almost an art form in itself.
The shipping choices you make reflect on your business's reputation. So, let's explore the classic dilemma of two popular shipping methods for prints — flat or rolled up. We’ll help you unravel the secrets behind each approach, exploring the perfect solution for shipping your posters securely and cost-efficiently.
Shipping Small Prints Flat – Unfolding the Beauty
Shipping prints in flat packages is best suited for mini posters A4 or smaller.
There is a definite attraction to shipping your smaller posters in flat packaging. The presentation of a flat print suggests a professionalism that entices buyers. But you do need to make sure that your prints arrive fresh and crisp to keep that quality product look.
To help your flat A4 prints arrive safely, heavy duty corrugated envelopes from The Packaging Club are a great choice. These solid paper board envelopes are strong and versatile, featuring a long end opening and quick peel-and-seal closure that makes them fast to pack — keeping your packaging process efficient too.
Vinyl record wallets also have many uses and are ideal for shipping square prints. Our exceptional vinyl record packaging — also known as LP mailers — is one of the strongest vinyl record packaging formats available. Made with corrugated cardboard and rigid starched fluting, they protect not just records, but similarly sized prints too.
Shipping Large Prints Flat – Fortifying the Journey
If you want to ship larger prints flat, you’ll need to do a bit more careful planning to protect your product in transit.
The challenge lies in ensuring that these larger prints arrive in the best condition to your eagerly awaiting customers.
The best way to safely send larger prints flat is to employ a multi-layered defence strategy. By sandwiching the print between multiple cardboard inserts, you create a shield against transit damage. Reinforcing the edges with extra strips or protectors adds further security.
Whether small or large, these options help protect the prints and enhance the unboxing experience, leaving a lasting impression on your customers.
Shipping Rolled Posters – Postal Tubes are the Ultimate Solution
Shipping prints flat has its benefits, but another option has stood the test of time. Cardboard postal tubes are unyieldingly reliable and cost-effective. Beyond flat envelopes, cardboard postal tubes present the ultimate solution.
Whether you’re shipping large prints, artwork, drawings or posters, nothing beats tubes for eliminating the risk of folds or creases. They preserve the pristine quality of your product throughout its journey. Cardboard tubes keep your prints securely rolled and protected from handling and shipping hazards.
At The Packaging Club, we offer a large selection of cardboard postal tubes in various sizes — perfect for prints from A3 to A2, A1, A0 and beyond. If you need to ship unwieldy posters securely, tubes are your go-to solution.
Our cardboard postal tubes are made from sustainable recycled fibres and wound with a water-based adhesive. They’re considerably stronger and more crush-resistant than most alternatives. A cost-effective option that doesn’t compromise on safety, sustainability, or presentation.
Cardboard tubes are also great for reuse and upcycling. Once they’ve fulfilled their shipping role, they’re perfect for storing posters — ideal for long-term archive or presentation. Environmentally conscious customers appreciate this added value — and so does the planet.
To Wrap Up
In the dynamic world of online e-commerce, a great shipping experience can set your business apart. Whether you choose flat or rolled shipping depends on your products and workflow — but both can be elevated with the right packaging.
If you’re selling posters or prints online, from delicate A4 designs to oversized art, choosing good-quality packaging is a must. At The Packaging Club, we offer everything from 400GSM solid paper board envelopes and vinyl record wallets (not just for records!) to cardboard postal tubes. Whatever your needs, we’ve got your prints covered — securely and sustainably.
