The process of  MOVING BOXES or packing a van or container or MOVING BOX for a removal requires that polished surfaces are protected (usually with special blankets or cardboard or (MOVING BOXES)). China and other fragile effects are packed in rigid boxes, originally wooden tea chests but now usually cardboard,(MOVING BOXES) with layers of bunched up blank newsprint commonly used to protect against scratches and chips in transit.(MOVING BOXES) Soft materials may be packed in bags, suitcases or boxes.(MOVING BOXES) Custom wooden crates are typically used when transporting large, heavy and odd shaped objects.