Did You Know Today Is Bubble Wrap Day?
Bubble wrap is one of the most appreciated materials, both for the protective function it provides and as a source of relaxation and entertainment available to people of all ages. That is precisely why Bubble Wrap Day exists. The day dedicated to appreciating this material is celebrated every year on the last Monday of January.
In this article, we aim to answer the following questions:
- When was bubble wrap invented?
- What are the benefits of using bubble wrap?
- How do you choose the right bubble wrap?
When was bubble wrap invented?
It all began in 1957 with the contribution of two skilled engineers: Marc Chavannes and Alfred Fielding. Initially, they invented bubble wrap to incorporate it into a vertical plastic wallpaper that they planned to use for thermal insulation, but it did not seem to meet customers’ needs at that time. This situation did not represent a failure, as the ideal use for bubble wrap was discovered: packaging fragile products.
What are the benefits of using bubble wrap?
Made from low-density polyethylene, bubble wrap is the perfect solution for protecting fragile products, regardless of their shape. The film features air-filled bubbles positioned at equal distances from one another, protecting products from shocks or vibrations they may receive from the external environment and which could damage them.
Later, the material also came to be considered a means of relaxation, as popping the raised air bubbles in the film was found to help reduce stress. This is one of the reasons why it is appreciated by people around the world, regardless of age.
How do you choose the right bubble wrap?
Bubble wrap can be even more effective when it is perfectly suited to the product it protects. In general, the size of the air bubbles should be directly proportional to the size of the product. Thus, small and fragile products are better protected by small-bubble wrap, while bulky products are efficiently protected with large-bubble wrap. In addition to the shock-absorbing properties of bubble wrap, excellent protection against corrosion, impact and friction can be added by choosing VCI bubble wrap.
When packaging glass objects, musical instruments, furniture components or fragile items, small-bubble wrap is recommended. This type of film protects products from shocks and impacts, provides a moisture barrier and offers thermal insulation properties. On the other hand, kraft paper-laminated bubble wrap is used to protect hard products with irregular shapes.
If we have sparked your interest and you would like to use bubble wrap or any packaging from our range of protective products, do not hesitate to contact us at +40 214.480.358 or [email protected]. With the help of the INATECH Packaging specialists, you can find the perfect solution for your needs.
