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.