How about cardboard sonotube from big box hardware store?

Alt. could be poly film from same box store, they sell rolls in 6mil, 10mil, pretty tough stuff; but it is a sheet. And once wrapped handling would be hard as it is slippery.

Try a company called ULINE @ 1-800-295-5510 or www.uline.com. They supply the kinds of bags (tubing) you are looking for in various thicknesses and diameters (from 4" - 96"; 2" - 48" flat) in rolls. Cut to length and heat seal. They also supply inexpensive sealers with and without cutters.

Ya Beat me to it!! I was going to make the same recommendation!! They have all sorts of things for shipping. If nothing else, their catalog will spark your imagination for ways to ship things. I believe they once even had body bags... How long is the rug?

Bill

Thank you both. Yes we have a U-line account. They do not make tubes large enough for us and I currently am using the 6mil poly tube they offer.

Thanks for all the help. I think what I have in place is the most practical.

A fiberglass reinforced poly tarp? Wrap with a cheap rug wrapped in heavy brown paper? Poly duct material?

Hi Charley

Could you not use some fly screen mesh. We have some here that is near indestructable and made of termite resistant steel mesh. With a couple of layers you should be on the safe side. It does not weigh much and you should be able to get the product in Texas were you have termites too, I suppose. Good luck, Ky.

Hello TexasCharley:

You may find this helpful. It explains how to fold and ship. There is an email and phone # which may also help.

Remember to put a 'NO HOOKS' and HANDLE WITH CARE SIGN on the parcel.

If it was really special pack it in a Thick blankets or heavy dust-sheet and thick plastic bag but do not tape. As They may want to check it at customs?

Pack in a 5-layer corrugated box making sure you tape the seams and corners. Cut the box down to make a tight fit for your rug. I used to send clothes like this, to the States from England. They all arrived with no problem.

Take care and have a great new year.................

Step 1: Lay carpet or rug flat.

Step 2: Begin folding carpet or rug into thirds lengthwise.

Step 3: Complete folding carpet or rug into thirds lengthwise.

Step 4: Continue with a fold at one end as shown.

Step 5: Continue with another fold as shown.

Step 6: Continue with another fold as shown.

Step 7: Continue with the final fold as shown.

Step 8: Tie firmly to keep folded roll tight.

Wrap in plastic, noting that use of hooks is not permitted on this package. For extra protection, a towel can be wrapped and tied around your fine carpet or rug before containing your rug in it's shipping package. Your carpet or rug is now ready to ship. Please call Passion of Persia at (602) 374-6973 to make the proper shipping arrangements for the safety of your rug.

Wow. Pretty cool. Unfortunately our rugs do not lend themselves to folding.

CONTACT INNPAC IN ATLANTA. WE PURCHASE A LAMINATED BAG, FOR SHIPPING

CARBON.

BAG HAS A WOVEN PE OR PP EXTERIOR AND POLY LINED INTERIOR, AND REALLY TOUGH

Will check them out. How is the pricing?

Thanks