TRUE FOB™ Training: Bed Packaging Standards

1. Introduction to Packaging Guidelines

TRUE FOB™ has developed packaging guidelines to help suppliers design solutions that survive global shipping and reduce damage claims. Proper packaging protects both the product and the TRUE FOB™ brand reputation.

2. Supply Chain Hazards

Products are handled 10–22+ times before reaching customers. Packaging must protect products stored vertically, horizontally, or stacked flat. Cartons require a 3" black Line to Ground marking, 2" from the bottom edge, for safe storage and handling.

3. Inner Packaging Requirements - Headboards & Footboards

Cover all finished surfaces with 1/16” Microfoam Poly Sheeting.
Use corrugate, foam, and injection molded plastic corner protection.
Protect all top, bottom, side, and edge areas with cushioning filler matching corner thickness.
Install skids on open-ended designs to prevent carton collapse when hand trucked.

4. Inner Packaging Requirements - Bed Rails

Cover finished surfaces inside and outside with Microfoam Poly Sheeting.
Package rails facing each other with a layer of poly sheeting between them.
Use cushioning filler between L-brackets to prevent abrasion.
Protect all edges and voids with filler material.

5. Assembly Hardware and Installable Components

Installable parts (legs, posts, finials) must be individually wrapped and packed in inner cartons.
Bed slats should be packaged with the footboard and cushioned properly.
Hardware packs must have a visible red streamer extending outside the carton.

6. Outer Carton Requirements

Use a two-piece telescoping carton or Five Panel Folder (FPF) design.
Seal cartons with 2” adhesive tape (no staples allowed).
Apply all TRUE FOB™ required carton markings and labels.
Print dotted "cut lines" where safe to cut open cartons without damaging the product.
Attach "Fragile Handle with Care" labels if products contain stone or glass.