# Recyclable paper mailers, 50 pack > Curbside-recyclable paper for buyers who care about plastic. - Mailers, Best value - Typical UK price: $36 to $48 (a typical band, not a live price) - Platforms: Whatnot, eBay, Vinted, TikTok Shop, Depop, Etsy, Mercari, Poshmark - Orders a week: 0–2000 - Not yet checked by a person Costs several times as much per mailer as a poly bag, and buyers notice the paper. It suits vintage and handmade shops that sell on character. ## Kit rankings - #4 in [Best poly mailers, bubble mailers and card mailers](https://sellersetups.com/us/kit/mailers) ## Setups - [Baby clothes bundle setup for Poshmark, Mercari and eBay](https://sellersetups.com/us/setups/baby-clothes-age-band-bundles): Eight tubs labeled by size, a rail for snowsuits and coats, and poly mailers that take a 3 to 6 months bundle in one package. - [Whatnot clothing setup for live shows and TikTok Shop](https://sellersetups.com/us/setups/clothing-live-show): A rail, a tripod at eye height and soft light: the spare-room kit for selling women’s fashion and vintage live, then packing the sold pieces the next day. - [Depop vintage clothing starter setup](https://sellersetups.com/us/setups/depop-vintage-starter): Softbox lighting, a tripod and a flat-lay table for styled streetwear photos, plus a rail and paper mailers to ship 10 to 30 Depop orders a week. - [Handmade dog bandanas and collars on Etsy](https://sellersetups.com/us/setups/etsy-handmade-pet-accessories): A sewing corner that makes and ships bandanas, collars and leash sets on Etsy, with offcuts and seconds cleared on Mercari. - [Etsy handmade studio setup](https://sellersetups.com/us/setups/etsy-handmade-studio): A light box for clean product photos, plastic-free packaging that feels like a gift, and a spare room laid out to make, wrap and ship 10 to 40 Etsy orders. ## Who paper mailers suit Paper mailers suit you if your shop sells on character: vintage clothing, handmade knitwear, small-batch beauty and gifts on Etsy, Depop and Poshmark. Buyers notice curbside-recyclable paper, and some mention it in reviews. They work for soft items that fold flat. At 50 mailers a pack, a weekend seller lasts a couple of months and a shop shipping 50 orders a week reorders every week. ## Paper weight, gussets and seal strips Choose kraft paper with a stated weight. Heavier paper resists tearing on sorting machines, and a gusset at the base lets the mailer take a folded sweater without splitting. Paper can't stretch around a bulky item the way poly does, so the peel-and-seal strip has to be strong. If you accept returns, pick mailers with a second adhesive strip, and find FSC or recycled-content claims on the supplier's own page. Describe the packaging to buyers using only the claims the supplier makes. Paper handles rain worse than poly. Some mailers carry a water-resistant coating; find out whether that coating changes the recycling advice. ## Storing, labeling and finishing Fold the garment to fit the mailer, wrap it in a sheet of acid-free tissue paper and slide it in flat. Paper creases and scuffs, so stack the mailers flat in a drawer or tray. Thermal labels stick well to plain kraft. Smooth the label from the center out: paper mailers flex, and an air bubble under the label can stop the barcode scanning. Finish with a thank-you sticker on the back, if your stickers are paper too, so the whole package goes in one bin. ## Poly mailers, bubble mailers or honeycomb Poly mailers cost a fraction as much each and keep rain out. Pick them for low-priced clothing on tight margins, or for bulky items that might split paper. For items that need padding, use kraft bubble mailers, which have a bubble lining. For a package with no plastic, pair these mailers with honeycomb paper wrap to cushion anything inside. ## Paper against poly, per mailer Expect $36 to $48 per 50, or 72 to 96 cents apiece, several times a poly mailer. On a $25 vintage sale that extra cost is small next to the price, and buyers notice the paper. Weigh a sample mailer before you switch. Paper weighs more than poly film, and on a light order close to a weight break the extra ounce can change the label price. ## Common mistakes - A bulky coat tears a paper mailer at the seam. Heavy knitwear goes in a box or a large poly mailer. - Keep mailers flat; stood upright in a box, the paper creases. - Repeat only the supplier's claim. Calling a mailer compostable when the supplier says recyclable misleads buyers. - Keep paper packages indoors until pickup, because rain soaks through them. - Smooth a label from the center out; pressed from one edge, it traps air. ## Guides - [Reseller storage ideas: organize 300 vintage items](https://sellersetups.com/us/guides/organise-300-vintage-items): A numbering system, two racks and a shelf that let you find any sold vintage piece in under a minute, even at 300 items. - [How to start a small business from home in the US](https://sellersetups.com/us/guides/start-selling-from-home): Which platform suits what you sell, what the first kit covers, and a checklist for your first week of orders shipped from home. ## Questions ### Can buyers put paper mailers in the recycling? Uncoated kraft mailers go in curbside paper recycling in most areas. Buyers should check local rules and peel off the plastic label if their program asks. ### Do paper mailers survive rain? A short shower is fine, but paper resists water less well than poly. Keep packages dry until pickup. ### Do paper mailers cost much more than poly? Several times as much per mailer at our price bands, about 65 to 80 cents more per order. ### Will a thermal label stick to paper? Yes. Press the label on flat, working from the center out, so the barcode scans. ### Can I ship heavy items in a paper mailer? Keep them for folded clothing and soft goods. Heavier or bulky items belong in a box.