Complete guide to Amazon FBA bubble wrap requirements. Learn which products require bubble wrapping, minimum thickness, application method, and how to combine with poly-bagging correctly.
Bubble wrap is required for fragile products — items that could crack, shatter, or be damaged during FC operations or transit. Common product categories requiring bubble wrap include: glassware, ceramic items, fragile electronics, mirrors and glass decor, porcelain products, and any item that would break if dropped from 4 feet.
Amazon's requirements for bubble-wrapped items:
• Minimum 2 inches of bubble wrap on all sides
• Product must not move or shift when box is shaken
• Wrap must be secured (taped, not just folded)
• No sharp corners or edges should protrude
• FNSKU label must remain visible and scannable after wrapping
• For glass: additional protection with corner guards is recommended
Some products require both poly-bagging and bubble wrapping. For example, a glass candle holder: first bubble-wrap for fragility protection, then poly-bag for dust/moisture protection. In these cases, the FNSKU label goes on the outside of the poly bag (the outermost layer). The bubble wrap is inside the poly bag.
Soft, flexible products typically don't need bubble wrap: clothing, plush toys, soft accessories. These products need poly-bagging but not bubble wrap. Hard plastic products that are non-fragile also generally don't require bubble wrap.
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