Bubble wrap was originally created over 50 years ago with the intention of being a wallpaper to appeal to the fans of the avant-garde. However, when that didn’t work they repurposed it into the protective packing material we know today. Now package bubble wrap is used in every aspect of the packaging world, wrapping small and large items alike.

The revolutionary bubble wrap is one of the most popular protective packaging solutions available. Using bubbles, packaging things well, is a convenient and extremely effective way of protecting fragile items during shipping, moving, and storing due to its soft cushioning. Designed to protect everything from small, lightweight items to large, fragile products, bubble wrap is a highly versatile material. It is available in different types and sizes.

Bubble wrap is made of polyethylene, which is a type of plastic that contains hundreds of evenly spaced air pockets. These air pockets then act as a soft cushion that absorbs shock during unexpected movement. It helps to prevent damage to any products wrapped within the material.

Bubble wrap begins as a polyethylene resin in the form of tiny beads. These small resin beads are then melted down where they form into a thin film used as the base material for bubble wrap. This film is flattened and fed through rollers with small holes punched in. As the film travels through the rolls suction is applied to push it into the holes to create the air bubbles.

Once the air bubbles have been blown into the film it is then sealed with a second layer of film. This traps the air inside of the bubble wrap and ensures the air bubbles are contained. It is then cut and perforated before being compiled into rolls.

There are many benefits to using bubble wrap to protect your items. These include:

• Ease of use
• Strength and durability
• Lightweight
• Good insulation properties
• Easy to trim to the required shape and size
• Transparent to enable visual inspections of the product
• Recyclable