Movers Glossary

Writing utensil used to label movers boxes.

Plastic sheets containing air pockets. Ideal for protecting goods when moving and packing.

Cardboard strips connected to each other to create a grid. Used: to separate glasses, plates, bottles.

See Movers Cart.

Size variation of Movers Box.

Cardboard Box designed to hold both letter and legal sized documents.

Cardboard Box designed to move fragile items such as pictures and mirrors. Sizes vary.

Durable plastic and/or material coverings designed to provide fitted protection to furnishing.

Extremely durable cardboard box, designed and tested to withstand accidents.

Size variation of Movers Box.

Durable plastic and/or material coverings designed to provide fitted protection to mattresses.

Size variation of Movers Box.

See Frame Moving Box.

Containers (usually made of cardboard) used to carry goods being transferred.

Device (usually made of metal) used to carry heavy and or multiple Box to and from movers vehicle. Generally an ‘L’ shaped device with 2-4 wheels, however shape and design vary.

See Movers Uniform.

Assurance purchased, or provided, for the state goods upon delivery.

Large elastic bands used to secure Moving pads and/or blankets to furnishings.

Materials used to transfer goods such as: moving boxes, moving paper, moving tape, plastic wrap, moving pads, etc.

See Movers Supplies.

Vehicle(s) used for the transfer of goods.

Attire worn to identify mover.

Monetary value placed on labourer for transferring goods.

Thick durable cloth used to protect furnishings.

See Movers Insurance.

A package which contains the required movers supplies.

Used with or in place of Moving Blankets.

See Packaging Tape.

Form of Movers Transportation.

Hiring a large truck at an hour/daily rate to help move furniture and belongings from one location to another.

Thick sheets of paper layered and glued to each other to protect and or divide the contents of a packed box.

Adhesive used to seal and secure the movers box.

Design simplifies taping , allows for easy distribution and cutting around a box.

See Packaging Paper.

See Frame Moving Box.

See Stretch Wrap.

Size variation of Movers Box.

A plastic film with elastic tendencies, used to wrap Box a) to secure the seal, and b) group Box by wrapping them together.

A standing box with a built in clothes rail, which allows for clothes to be hung for moving Example: dresses, dress shirts, skirts.