Foam Lined Postal Sleeves 

Foam lined postal sleeves are designed to securely transport fragile and sensitive items. Our postal sleeves offer a reliable way to ensure that your packages arrive in pristine condition.

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As one the UK’s largest distributor of protective packaging materials, we can supply your business with foam lined postal sleeves in a range of different sizes. 

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Foam lined postal sleeves are a protective packaging product that includes a cardboard sleeve lined with cushioning foam.


The foam provides an added layer of protection to your products, safeguarding them during storage and shipping. They’re a great all-in-one packaging option, if you don’t want to deal with extra void filling.


Foam lined postal sleeves wrap securely around your products and offer a reliable way to enhance the safety of your shipments.



Opting to use foam lined postal sleeves can offer you the following benefits:


  • Improved product protection – the layer of foam in foam lined postal sleeves provides excellent cushioning, absorbing knocks, shocks and impacts throughout the supply chain. This can help prevent expensive damages and ensure your customers get their products in one piece.

  • Enhanced customer experience – as your products are protected sufficiently in transit, your customers can enjoy peace of mind that the items they’ve ordered will arrive in pristine condition.

  • Reduced costs & improved sustainability – a knock-on effect of the improved product protection offered by foam lined postal sleeves is minimising reverse logistics costs and associated reduction in reverse logistics emissions.

  • Simplified handling & packing – foam lined postal sleeves offer a convenient, simple and easy to use all-in-one solution for packing and protecting your products.


Foam lined postal sleeves are used to protect fragile and sensitive items during shipping and handling. They are ideal for items such as electronics, glassware, ceramics and other delicate components, providing cushioning and impact resistance to minimise the risk of damage.



Foam lined postal sleeves protect items by providing a cushioned barrier that absorbs shocks and impacts during transit. The soft foam interior conforms to the shape of the item, creating a snug fit that minimises movement and reduces the risk of damage from bumps or drops. This cushioning effect helps prevent scratches, dents and breakage, especially for fragile products like glassware, electronics and ceramics.


Additionally, the durable exterior material of the sleeves adds an extra layer of protection against external forces and environmental elements, ensuring that items remain secure and safe throughout their journey.



Foam lined postal sleeves are designed to safely ship a variety of fragile and sensitive items, including:


  • Electronics: Items like smartphones, tablets, laptops and other electronic devices benefit from the cushioning that prevents impact damage.

  • Glassware: Delicate glass items, including bottles, vases and drinkware, are well-protected against breakage and scratches.

  • Ceramics: Fragile ceramic products, such as pottery and decorative items, can be securely packaged to avoid chips or cracks.

  • Metal Components: Items like precision parts, tools or metal fittings can be safely shipped without the risk of scratching or denting.

  • Art and Antiques: Valuable artwork, sculptures and antique items require extra care, which foam lined postal sleeves provi

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Unrivalled Choice of Foam Packaging Solutions

As a leading protective packaging distributor, you can trust Macfarlane packaging to protect your goods with our range of foam lined postal sleeves

Foam lined postal sleeves are a highly effective packaging solution designed to protect fragile and sensitive items during shipping.  

The postal sleeves feature a soft foam interior, these sleeves provide exceptional cushioning that absorbs shocks and impacts, minimising the risk of damage to products such as electronics, glassware, ceramics and metal components. 

The sleeves are available in various sizes, so they accommodate a wide range of products. Easyto pack and seal, Macfarlane Packaging's range of cardboard sleeves lined with foam can enhance your dispatch process.

The sleeves are available in various sizes, they can accommodate a wide range of products, making them versatile for different shipping needs. Easy to pack and seal, foam lined postal sleeves streamline the shipping process while enhancing the safety of shipments.  

By choosing foam lined postal sleeves, users can ensure that their delicate items arrive in pristine condition, maintaining customer satisfaction and reducing the likelihood of returns.