Question 1

What is the minimum order quantity for custom mailer boxes in India?

Accepted Answer

Visalatchi's mailer boxes start from a minimum order of 50 units, making them practical for D2C brands testing a new SKU or size before committing to a larger order.

Question 2

How much does a corrugated shipping box cost per unit?

Accepted Answer

Corrugated shipping boxes start at ₹32 per unit at the 500-unit reference MOQ, ex-GST. Final pricing depends on size, finish, and order quantity, confirmed on formal quotation.

Question 3

Can I get a packaging sample before placing a bulk order?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every order goes through a sample-approval step before bulk production begins, so you can confirm size, print, and material before committing to volume.

Question 4

What packaging is best for food delivery and cloud kitchens?

Accepted Answer

Food delivery boxes and bagasse food containers are built with grease- and moisture-resistant materials suited to hot food, curries, and cloud-kitchen dispatch, starting from 100-200 unit MOQs.

Question 5

Do you offer eco-friendly or recyclable packaging options?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The eco range includes custom printed paper carry bags, bagasse food containers, and paper bowls and food containers, all recyclable or compostable formats.

Question 6

How fast can packaging be dispatched during festival season demand spikes?

Accepted Answer

Several formats, including mailer boxes, corrugated shipping boxes, food delivery boxes, and courier mailers, are stocked as fast-dispatch formats specifically to cover festival and flash-sale demand spikes.

Question 7

Is Visalatchi based in Chennai only, or does it ship across India?

Accepted Answer

Visalatchi manufactures in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and ships pan-India, matching dispatch to your courier partner and delivery timeline regardless of where your warehouse or fulfillment center is located.

Question 8

What packaging works best for apparel and fashion brands?

Accepted Answer

Paper and padded mailers and frosted zipper garment bags are suited to apparel, offering tamper-evident and padded protection for fashion items shipped via courier.

Question 9

Can packaging be customized with my brand's print and design?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mailer boxes and custom printed paper carry bags support custom branded print starting from 50-unit MOQs, so smaller brands can build a branded unboxing experience without a large commitment.

Question 10

How does pricing work — are there hidden charges?

Accepted Answer

No. Pricing is itemised per unit with no hidden conversion or plate charges. The listed prices are starting unit prices at each product's reference MOQ, ex-GST; final pricing is confirmed on formal quotation based on size, finish, and quantity.

Question 11

What packaging is suitable for exporters shipping internationally?

Accepted Answer

Export packaging is built to each buyer's specific compliance and labeling requirement — share your destination market's requirements and Visalatchi will confirm what can be met before you commit to an order.

Question 12

What's the lead time for eco/bagasse packaging?

Accepted Answer

Bagasse food containers and frosted zipper garment bags have a 10-day lead time; paper bowls and food containers have an 18-day delivery timeline within India. Fast-dispatch formats like mailer boxes and corrugated boxes ship faster.

Question 13

Do you provide compliance documentation for food-grade packaging?

Accepted Answer

Relevant specification and compliance documentation is available on request — share your specific retail or regulatory requirement and Visalatchi will confirm what can be provided.

Question 14

What packaging is best for jewellery, beauty, or small electronics shipping?

Accepted Answer

Paper and padded mailers are suited to smaller, higher-value items like jewellery, beauty products, and small electronics, offering padded protection at a 100-unit MOQ.

Question 15

How do I get a firm price quote?

Accepted Answer

Share your product's box or mailer size, monthly order volume, and target start date through the contact form or directly with Palaniappan (98405 01323) or Periyanan (94444 20367) — a firm quotation follows based on your specifics.

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