During the shipping process, there is a little packing trick for the staff in the logistics industry. That is to add some padding to the package when packing. There are two kinds of common packing padding, packaging paper, and bubble wrap. These two fillers are not only used in package transportation but also widely used in our daily life. People don’t want their belongings damaged due to bumps during transportation when moving, so they will avoid this problem by using some filler. In this article, I will explain the characteristics of packing paper and bubble wrap so that you can refer to them when choosing the filling.
What is packaging paper?
Packaging paper is a common packing filling. Since this filling is wholly made of paper, it means that it can be completely degraded by nature over time and will not cause damage to the environment. So it has great advantages. We all know that modern packaging is basically composed of paper, plastic, metal, and glass. Among the four types of packaging, paper products have the fastest growth rate. This is not only because the cost of paper products is the lowest among these types of packaging but also because the World Health Organization announced that environmental problems had become an urgent problem to be solved. Most countries have also issued regulations restricting the use of non-environmentally friendly materials such as plastics, promoting environmentally friendly paper bag packaging in production and life, and using non-toxic and harmless “all paper environmental protection bags” when shopping.
In addition, although the packaging paper is very thin and not strong, it has no great advantage as a transportation package. But if we crepe this material, it becomes very stretchy and durable, providing excellent cushioning during transport. The soft characteristics of packaging paper determine this. We can see the packaging paper in the transport parcels of many fragile items. It is often placed in the remaining space of the package, or the entire item is wrapped. Because of its softness, it works well on even the most delicate artwork, glass, and porcelain without damaging the surface of these objects.
Compared with other fillers, packaging paper takes up less space. As we mentioned above, we can put packaging paper in the remaining space of the package without adding additional space for it. This also means there will be much less cost incurred when the package is shipped. In addition, it is an inexpensive and readily available material for many people; very little energy is required to produce packaging paper, so the cost of packaging paper is not expensive.
What is bubble wrap?
In addition to being the same as packaging paper, bubble wrap will not scratch or stain delicate surfaces when packaging products, nor will it leave any stains or sticky residues on it. It has also strengthened its cushioning ability. Just like its name, bubble wrap is composed of uniformly distributed inflatable air bubbles, which can well prevent shock and vibration from damaging the objects inside the package during transportation. Bubble wrap can also play a role in preventing items from falling when tied up. Not only that, when the product is an irregular shape, the bubble wrap can also fit well. Although bubble wrap is made of plastic, that doesn’t mean it can’t be reused. On the contrary, it is completely feasible to save the bubble wrap and use it again.
Even though it’s made of air bubbles, it takes a lot of strength to break it, and even standing on it doesn’t do much damage. The bubble wrap thus has the added function of being a stress-relieving toy, with studies showing that popping bubbles is enjoyable and believed to have therapeutic effects, calming nerves and reducing stress. In addition, it is very lightweight, like packaging paper, and not as expensive as foam board; bubble wrap is definitely the best choice for protecting valuables and fragile items.
How to select the suitable box stuffer?
For manufacturers, bubble wrap is the most popular because it is difficult to avoid bad weather while delivering goods, and bubble wrap has an excellent function of insulating moisture. Therefore, even in extreme cases, it can guarantee that the goods will not be soaked by water. In addition, when it is necessary to transport fragile items over long distances, such as some customized cups or ceramics, these products are not only of high value, but even their packaging is also specially customized. Therefore, more delicate protection is needed, and bubble wrap has a strong cushioning function and good waterproof performance, which is definitely the best choice in this case.
But considering the cost, the best choice is packing paper. For example, in the process of moving, when we do not have high requirements for the cushioning capacity of the filling, for the sake of saving space and cost, we need to pack as many things as possible in one package; the winner is definitely the packing paper.
Conclusion
Overall, bubble wrap can provide unrivaled product security during movement and protect objects from scratches and shattering. While packing paper can offer a better option in terms of cost, it also takes up less space, helping you save space when shipping your products. There are many benefits to both of these fillers. Still, there is an alternative to providing your product with attractive and protective packaging, and that is custom-made packaging for your product. Customized packaging can not only have a choice in cost, but also the packaging design can perfectly meet the needs of the product. PACKFANCY has done a good job in this area, and we already have rich experience in custom packaging. We are always ready to provide customized packaging services for your products.
