Does Blackship offer vacuum packing?

Yes. We offer vacuum packing to reduce the size of bulky, soft items such as plush toys, thick blankets, pillows, and jackets. By reducing volume, vacuum packing can lower shipping costs. Some customers can save up to $100–$150 USD in shipping fees, depending on the items.

Medium (70 cm × 50 cm)
Best for: A large amount of clothing and some plush toys (not suitable for bedding)
Price: $6.50 USD per bag

Large (80 cm × 60 cm)
Best for: More clothing, bulky winter items, thick towels, curtains, and larger quantities of plush toys
Price: $10.00 USD per bag

Extra Large (100 cm × 80 cm)
Best for: bedding, wardrobes, or a large number of plush toys (including very large plush toys)
Price: $12.50 USD per bag

After submitting your shipping request, go to Step 3 of checkout and select vacuum packing under Other Options. Please specify which item(s) you want vacuum packed in the note field provided.

• The number and size of vacuum bags used depends on your items and our packing team’s judgment during repacking. We will use as few bags as possible and choose the smallest sizes that can reasonably fit your items.

• If your items are too small or there are too few items to benefit from vacuum packing, we may determine the service is unnecessary and you will not be charged.

• For plush toys, vacuum packing can sometimes create an awkward bag shape that wastes space. In these cases, our team may leave some plush toys unvacuumed and use them as fillers to reduce empty space in the box.

If you have any questions about vacuum packing, please contact us at help@blackship.com.