How to safely ship
contact lenses?

How to Safely and Effectively Ship Contact Lenses?

Bubble and Foam Envelopes as the Best Alternative to Cartons

Shipping contact lenses is a logistical challenge that may seem simple at first glance. A small, lightweight product, resistant to crushing… and yet, this is precisely the segment where complaints frequently arise — damaged packaging, lost parcels, or an unattractive customer experience when receiving the order.

Why does this happen?

Because many stores still use cardboard boxes, which:

  • are too large compared to the actual product,
  • generate unnecessary shipping costs (weight and dimensions),
  • do not stand out visually — the customer receives an anonymous, gray package.

A better solution: bubble or foam padded envelopes

For contact lenses, a much better and proven choice is TAP bubble or foam envelopes:

  • Aesthetics and brand image – a printed envelope becomes a carrier of advertising. When the customer receives the package, they immediately recognize the brand and associate it with professionalism.
  • Protection against damage – the bubble or foam layer effectively absorbs shocks.
  • Tailored size – no need to “stuff” cartons with fillers; lower costs and zero unnecessary waste.
  • Logistics efficiency – lighter and more compact than cartons, significantly improving both internal and external logistics performance.

Branding and Marketing with Every Shipment

Every parcel is free advertising for your brand. A printed envelope protects the product and ensures your customer remembers you — in e-commerce, every touchpoint is an opportunity to build loyalty. Consider printed envelopes if you want to:

  • stand out from the competition,
  • increase brand recognition,
  • create a “wow” effect upon delivery,
  • communicate ecological values or your store’s unique mission.

In practice: packaging, which until now was only a cost, becomes part of the customer experience and a free advertising channel.

Perspective for Optical E-shops

For logistics managers and purchasing specialists in online stores selling contact lenses, changing the packaging approach means:

  • faster order fulfillment (no unnecessary cartons or fillers),
  • better end-customer experience,
  • an additional advertising touchpoint.

Contact lenses require a simple yet well-thought-out shipping approach. TAP bubble and foam padded envelopes with print not only guarantee shipment safety but also serve as an effective marketing tool, helping to build your brand with every order.

Want to Try It Out?

If you’d like to receive a free:

  • test set of TAP bubble and foam envelopes in various sizes,
  • samples of printed envelopes to see the branding effect “live,”

Contact us — we’ll show you how to reduce costs, minimize complaints, and strengthen your brand’s position at the same time.

If you would like to speak with the author of this article, you can do so via Linkedin, by filling out the contact form, or by writing to info@taptelion.pl.

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