There are many types of items which are packaged and sent to the customers through shipping. And to protect those items, different types of void fill materials are available.

At a certain degree, the items that you are packing for shipping dictate the appropriate ways to get the job done. For instance, you will know quite easily that you are going to need non-static wraps and packing peanuts when you are shipping electronics because such void fill materials prevent destructive electric charge from making the electronic items unusable.

In this article, we are going to talk about the types of materials which you can use for the cushioning of products which are to be shipped.

Bubble wrap varieties

If you want to ensure incident-free shipping of your items, you are going to have to make sure that you are using appropriately sized boxes (custom cardboard boxes may be a better option). Of course you are going to have to leave some space so that the cushioning materials may be used. But leaving a larger space for void fill is simply a waste of resources. However, the scenario might become a bit confusing when there an irregular-shaped object to be packed. One of the ideal options to consider in this regard is the bubble wrap.

Bubble wrap is taken into consideration when there is a matter of first layer of insulation for the product to be packed and shipped. This first layer helps you secure the product snugly. This wrap consists of air-filled bubbles that create the ability of the wrap to provide cushioning. You can purchase this wrap in form of rolls with or without perforations. Sheets and pouches of bubble wrap are also available.

Foam fillers

Foam is helpful for the shippers in a number of ways. For instance, foam wrap can help in securing edges. Moreover, the conventional air foam products act much like bubble wrap when they are wrapped around the products. Quite interestingly, the foam sheets are effective due to the air pockets they contain. Using these sheets provide cushioning to the items against impacts. There are various widths the foam sheets are available in. And rolls of foam sheets are available with and without perforations. Precut sheets and pouches are the additional options that you can consider for securing the small products.

Loose fill and Kraft paper

Wrapping might not be an option for the items which are light and irregularly shaped. In this scenario, you can consider using crumpled Kraft paper in order to fill the void. You can also poly coated Kraft paper to secure specialty items.

Loose fill is another option that you can consider to secure the items in order to prevent their impact with the sides of the boxes. This cushioning usually consists of peanut shaped polystyrene. In case you are shipping electronics, you can consider using ant-static version of the loose fill.