Abstract: In an embodiment according to the invention, a reusable shipping container for shipping an item includes an outer clamshell carton and first and second convex pillows. The outer clamshell carton has first and second receptacles foldable toward each other along a hinge. The first convex pillow is foldable in and out of the first receptacle, and the second convex pillow is foldable in and out of the second receptacle. The first and second convex pillows face each other when they are folded into the respective first and second receptacles and the outer clamshell carton is closed. The first and second convex pillows are resilient to deflect into a concave shape with the item between them. The outer clamshell carton, the hinge, and the first and second convex pillows are integrally molded from one material.

Abstract: In an embodiment according to the invention, a reusable shipping container for shipping an item includes an outer clamshell carton and first and second convex pillows. The outer clamshell carton has first and second receptacles foldable toward each other along a hinge. The first convex pillow is foldable in and out of the first receptacle, and the second convex pillow is foldable in and out of the second receptacle. The first and second convex pillows face each other when they are folded into the respective first and second receptacles and the outer clamshell carton is closed. The first and second convex pillows are resilient to deflect into a concave shape with the item between them. The outer clamshell carton, the hinge, and the first and second convex pillows are integrally molded from one material.