How Do LP Mailers Work?
If you have ever needed to ship a record, you know the challenge. These vinyl devices are not known for their impervious nature. In fact, they can be quite fragile. For shipping, you need something that can protect them — a large task — that doesn’t also cost too much money. Fortunately, there’s a perfect solution. It’s known as an LP mailer . How does it work? There are really three things you need to know. The Structure The first thing to know about record mailers is that they are made from cardboard, and this material choice hinges on a couple of reasons. First, it can perforate and prefold. This makes it very easy for cardboard mailers to match the shape of a record. Second, cardboard is cost-effective. It allows you to have specialized mailers that don’t cost an arm and a leg. In general, record mailers are made to fold around LPs to fit them snugly (but not too tight). This prevents any shifting or sliding inside the mailer during transit. That’s one of the most im