Bubble Wrap vs EPE Foam

Bubble wrap uses trapped air pockets to cushion products. It is flexible, lightweight and suits wrapping irregular shapes. Small bubbles suit lighter items and surface protection; larger bubbles give more cushioning for heavier items.

EPE foam is a closed-cell polyethylene foam supplied as sheets, rolls, bags and profiles. It provides a smooth surface that can help protect finished surfaces, and can be cut into inserts, corners and edge guards.

• Use bubble wrap for general wrapping and void reduction.
• Use EPE foam for surface protection, interleaving and custom inserts.
• For heavy or fragile items, consider combining materials and testing the pack.