There are various types of packaging materials available today that are designed to protect products within a box during shipment, as well as just filling empty space in the box to keep products from shifting around during transit. Paper, air pillows, expandable foam and shredded corrugated are just a few of the options available.
The obvious follow up question then becomes: Does one type of packaging material work better than the others?
The answer: It all depends on various factors that need to be considered; you’ve got to pick the right tool for the job! Here are few questions you can ask to help narrow down which inner packing material is right for your products:
- Does the product need to be protected from damage?
- Product cushioning and encapsulation are extremely important to prevent product damage.
- Are there multiple products going into the box?
- If so, protecting each item from the others within the box is just as important as protecting them from external damage.
- Is the product large, heavy?
- What needs to be considered is the amount of cushioning needed so the product arrives at its destination without damage.
- Does the air space (void) in the box just need to be filled?
- Several options are available when packing at a bench or for higher volume in-line packaging.
- Does your company have a “green” initiative?
- Packaging materials that are recyclable and, or biodegradable are important to many companies seeking to protect the environment.
It’s important to explore various types of inner packing materials to ensure you’ve got the right solution, and that starts with your packaging partner.
Contact one of our experienced sales professionals and they can guide you in making the right packaging material decision for you company today!