Are these durable enough to ship fine art prints without damage especially long distance (US to UK)?
1087734
These are very sturdy tubes, they are very thick and rigid. I believe it would take an extreme amount of pressure to damage the tube and its contents.
1087735
I used the tube to ship a rolled art quilt worth $4,000 to Canada and it arrived in pristine condition. The ends have a locking mechanism and it held up well when I used it. Other users may have a different experience and it would depend on the workers handling it during shipment.
1087736
Hmm, not sure about that. I've seen much thicker tubes and you're probably better off going with that. I can see these bending under pressure.
1087737
Not knowing what sort of shipping arrangememts you would use, I can only tell you that I have shipped large prints from Texas to Oregon via USPS on morer than one occasion and they've always arrived intact. They are really pretty substantial tubes.
1087738
Yes I think they are, I bought them for that purpose and mine have shipped internationally without any problems.
2211120
Yes they are. Be advised, they are kind of flimsy, so just basic art supplies, nothing heavy.
1257321
I got them for vintage postcards & old photos and I did do a bit of research on them and the material used IS photo safe, at least that's what they said. Product is of good quality! Hopes this helps.
243129
NO! they r more suited for indoor stuff...you will have to go to a graphics place and get them to print your design on weather proof vinyl.... and let them put a coat of liquid laminate of the image and that will last you a while...
2279425
I had the same experience as John P below. I did not have any problems with damaged boxes, but do not know the shipping company.
1398810
Yes...and then some. I use the white cardboard mailers to send out CDsx with a polyurethane cover and have no problem.....they are very sturdy and I think you will be a bit surprised at the quality, which is excellent........have used them for three years in a row now to handle big mailings with never a problem...
1128853
You would probably have to ask the manufacturer but I imagine they stay compressed for longer than that before shipping. They are wrapped in air tight plastic so as long as the seal isn't broken I would think it would be OK.
1933934
These are very strong and are archival grade plastic (won't discolor or break down). I've used them for small paintings on heavy paper that were displayed in a store for over a month and even with all that handling the envelopes are still clear and clean.
1251113
That shouldn't be a problem. They are engravable. They are really good quality.
736531
Good Question...but I think so. Know that they are not rigidly stiff (can bend some)....but would give extra protection, especially if clothing is also packaged in plastic. I purchased this chipboard to ship photos...and protect mailing envelope from bending too much.
849323
I have not used them to print pictures of any quality, so I'm sorry I can't answer your question. However, they're such an incredible value, in my opinion it would be worth it to at least try them.
27566
Not really, I wouldn't ship a book in these, they are thin but durable. But would not protect a book from getting beat up during shipping. Your best bet would be a padded envelope. Hope this helps.
1644957
Yes, these poly mailers are a 5 star in my book. I've never had any problems whatsoever. I sell clothing on eBayHope this helps
1444793
They look genuine to me. Hardly used. I can send mine to you as the problem with my printer was not in the print head. All you have to do is supply mailing address. Cost of postage would be appreciated.
970458
I'd say they hold up pretty well to abrasion, but I'd also suggest using a sealer after your decorating has dried. This is just an extra precaution to keep your design in tact. Modge Podge is a cheap option!
332369
As far as design work goes, they're alcohol proof. Using rubbing alcohol on paper hasn't ever removed the ink for me but I'm not sure they're so indelible that they'll hold up in pure ethanol for an extended period of time. Maybe buy a single one from an art supply store and test it?
455877
I would never use them for LP records except as an outer packaging under a box. They were not as thick as other bubble envelopes I have purchased in the store, but, more important - you should pack the LPs in some none-scratch material to prevent scratching, then a layer of cardboard on each side, to prevent cracking and bending, and finally slim box so they don't shift and shatter. Hope this helps.