# Best mailing bags for Vinted and card mailers > Mailing bags, padded envelopes and card mailers ranked for the small items most UK home sellers post, with the reason for each pick. Most small parcels from a home seller go out in one of four mailers: a grey plastic bag for clothes, a padded envelope for small hard items, a rigid board-backed mailer for cards and prints, or a paper bag for buyers who want less plastic. All four are cheap. Packs run from about £8 to £13 for grey bags up to £18 to £28 for paper ones. The right one keeps the item safe and the parcel in the cheapest postage size. 1. **[Grey mailing bags, 10 x 14 in, 100 pack](https://sellersetups.com/product/grey-mailing-bags)** (£8 to £13): The cheapest, lightest option for anything soft. Most sellers start here. - Good for: Folded clothing; Lowest cost per parcel - Not for: Anything that can bend or break 2. **[Kraft padded envelopes, D/1, 100 pack](https://sellersetups.com/product/padded-envelopes)** (£14 to £22): For small items that need a little padding and no box. - Good for: Small hard items like cases and jewellery boxes; Light items that need a little cushioning - Not for: Breakables 3. **[Board-backed card mailers, C6, 100 pack](https://sellersetups.com/product/rigid-card-mailers)** (£10 to £18): Keeps cards and prints flat, and usually ships as a Large Letter. - Good for: Trading cards, prints and photos; Keeping a card parcel a Large Letter - Not for: Bulky or soft items 4. **[Recyclable paper mailing bags, 100 pack](https://sellersetups.com/product/paper-mailing-bags)** (£18 to £28): The plastic-free choice, at roughly twice the price per bag. - Good for: Plastic-free shops; Clothing and soft goods - Not for: Wet weather drop-offs without extra tape ## How we chose - Protects the item it is meant for - Keeps the parcel in the lowest postage size it can - Light, so weight stays under the next band - Price per mailer in a typical pack ## Picking the mailer by item Folded clothing goes in a grey bag. A phone case, a ring box or a small figure goes in a padded envelope. Cards, photos and prints go in a rigid mailer so they cannot bend. If an item could break, post it in a box. Mailers protect from scuffs and bends, and give way when crushed. ## Staying a Large Letter Royal Mail’s Large Letter size allows up to 353 × 250 × 25 mm and 750 g. A sleeved, top-loaded card in a C6 board-backed mailer usually fits well inside that. Padded envelopes can push past 25 mm thick once filled. Measure a packed one before you choose the postage, and check Royal Mail’s current size guide. ## Plastic-free mailers Paper mailing bags cost roughly twice as much per bag and suit clothing and soft goods. They tear more easily when wet, so tape the seal well. Many buyers like them, and some mention it in reviews. If your shop leans sustainable, the extra cost is often worth it. ## Buying in sensible packs Buy the two or three sizes you use most and skip the rest. A drawer of odd sizes slows packing more than it saves. Reorder when you open the last pack, not when it runs out. Mailers take a few days to arrive and you will not want to pause sales. ## Platforms - [Best mailing bags for Vinted](https://sellersetups.com/kit/mailers-vinted) ## Questions ### What mailing bags do Vinted sellers use? Grey plastic mailing bags for most clothing. They are light and waterproof, and cost pennies each. ### Will a card in a rigid mailer go as a Large Letter? Usually. A C6 board-backed mailer with a sleeved, top-loaded card is well inside the 353 × 250 × 25 mm, 750 g Large Letter limits. ### Are padded envelopes enough for fragile items? No. They stop scuffs and small knocks. Anything that can crack needs a box with padding. ### Are paper mailing bags recyclable? Most are made for kerbside paper recycling. Check the maker’s details on the pack. ### What size grey mailing bags should I buy? Fold a typical item and measure it. Most clothing sellers stock two sizes: one for tops, one for jeans and knitwear. ### Can I reuse mailers I received? Yes, if they seal properly and old labels and barcodes are fully covered.