Bubble/padded mailers are a must for any retail company, especially one with a large inventory of small items that have to be shipped. Bubble/Padded Mailers are a common way to store and ship small, fragile items. They are commonly used by large companies (it allows them to ship with confidence and provide low cost shipping) and you might even see them in your local post office. Uses for Bubble/Padded Mailers -Easily inventory certain items -Protect small/fragile items during shipping -Possible save money by reducing broken inventory/freight -Protect electronics from static charges Bubble/Padded Mailers vs Bubble Wrap -So why not just use Bubble wrap? -Bubble wrap works better for large items shipped in boxes -Bubble Wrap/Padded Mailers are better for small items, like electronics -Logically, bubble wrap makes no sense for small items Bubble/Padded Mailers - Ideal Items -Discs (CD's, DVD's, Blu-Ray, etc) -Small electronics (MP3 players, USB drives, Cell phone accessories) -Small computer accessories -Small clothing items/accessories Bubble/Padded Mailers -Bubble Mailing Envelopes -Bubble-Out Anti-Static Bags -Padded Envelopes -Foam Pouches -Kraft Bubble Mailers Where to buy Bubble/Padded Mailers -Paper Mart -Uline -Amazon -Post Offices Sources: http://www.papermart.com/padded-mailing-bags/id=19011-INDEX https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padded_mailer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_wrap