Advantages of using Air Bubble Wrap

Bubble wrap is the most versatile packaging material used worldwide by movers and packers. It is very helpful for shipping and storage of fragile and delicate items. It provides extra protection for your products. Bubble wrap was discovered in 1957 by Alfred fielding and Marc Chavannes.

In today’s world bubble wrap is a transparent film with evenly distributed air bubbles trapped between two plastic films. This provide shock protection while transportation. Smaller size bubbles are used for items like fragile, glassware and electronics, and on the other hand large air bubble wrap is used for furniture items. . Air bubble wrap rolls provides good protection; less packaging material is required, which decrease the overall expenses. Due to its lightweight, it decreases the freight charges.   

Air Bubble wrap can be purchased in different shapes like sheets, bags and rolls.

Types of Bubble Wrap

Strong Grade Bubble Wrap

Strong grade air bubble wrap is used for items which are heavy, expensive or fragile; it is used mainly for products that require extra protection to hold them in place during transportation. 

Limited Grade Bubble Wrap

Limited grade bubble wrap is especially made for an item that is not fragile and is very lightweight, these bubble wrap comes in 1/2-inch thickness and 3/16-inch thickness.

Multi-Purpose Grade Bubble Wrap

These bubble wraps are used for light and medium weight items, this bubble wrap is ideal for everyday shipping.

Anti-static Bubble Wrap

This bubble wrap is used for electronic items such as laptop, cell phones, DVD player etc.

Cushion shield Aluminum Bubble Laminate

This bubble wrap is used for items that need protection from electrostatic discharge, items are computer parts or hardware, such as memory cards.

Advantages of using bubble wrap

• It provide excellent cushioning while transportation of delicate and fragile items.
• It provides extended protection in case items needs to be stored for a long time.
• Using bubble wrap can reduce cost of packaging; we do not require any other packaging material..
• Reduce damage of items; items that are packed with bubble wrap tend to get high levels of protection when compared to other materials.
• Bubble wraps are recyclable and environment friendly, because these bubble wraps are made from environmental friendly materials.