3 tips to help you avoid the risk of glass candle jars breaking

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2025-12-02 14:58:35

Attention, glass candle jar buyers, glass candle jars are fragile, and choosing the wrong packaging and transportation plan may cost you half of your profits. Here are 3 tips to help you avoid risks

Tip 1. Develop packaging specifications

Write your chosen packaging solution (materials, methods, labels, testing standards) into a formal document as an attachment to the purchase contract.

a. What are the packaging options?

Packaging solution	core method	Advantages	Applicable scenarios
Comprehensive cushioning packaging	Use bubble wrap, pearl cotton, etc. to wrap the product completely, and fill all gaps in the box with filler.	Comprehensive protection, mature technology, and controllable costs.	Standard shipping plan for regular candle jars.
double packaging method	Pack a single candle holder in a small box first, and then put it into a larger outer box, filling the space between the two layers with cushioning material.	Provides excellent impact protection and high safety.	High value, intricate or ultra-thin glass candle jars.
Personalized customized packaging	Customized foam molds, paper trays or wooden boxes according to product shape.	The fixing effect is the best and can prevent shaking and collision to the greatest extent.	Long-term purchases of large quantities and fixed models; or high-value craft candle jars.
sustainable packaging	Use environmentally friendly materials such as compostable packaging, corrugated bubble wrap, and biodegradable fillers.	In line with EU environmental protection trends, it enhances brand image and may reduce the risk of import environmental review.	Brands or markets that have clear requirements for environmental protection.

b. Packaging details:

1) Materials and markings: Insist on using double-layer corrugated outer boxes and reinforce them with the "H-shaped" sealing method (that is, sealing the middle seam and both side seams of the carton). Be sure to clearly and firmly affix the “Fragile Glass” and “This Way Up” signs on at least two sides of the outer box.

2) Testing and confirmation: During inspection, a packaging drop test must be performed. This is the ultimate criterion for validating a packaging solution.

Tip 2. Clarify logistics and insurance terms

In the contract, it is clear who is responsible for arranging logistics and purchasing insurance, and agrees on the division of responsibilities and compensation plan for the damage rate.

No matter how good the packaging is, it cannot completely control rough handling and force majeure during transportation. Therefore, you need:

Choose a professional logistics partner: Clearly inform the freight forwarder that the goods are "fragile glass products" and give priority to companies that have a good reputation in the transportation of such goods and can provide full-process visual tracking and white-glove and other refined operational services.
Purchase adequate shipping insurance: This is the most critical step in transferring financial risk. Be sure to purchase adequate insurance based on the value of the goods, and specify the properties of the goods on the policy to ensure that damage is covered.

Tip 3. Conduct trial order testing

Before purchasing in large quantities, place a trial order to completely test the entire process from production and packaging, domestic transportation, container loading, shipping to overseas and unpacking.

If you can inform the specific size, thickness, complexity of the shape and the number of containers purchased in a single purchase, Sunny Glassware can provide you with a more targeted analysis of packaging and packing solutions.