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6 Void Filler Types to Give Your Packaging an Ultimate Protection.
Are you worried about your product packaging safety and having the fear of how to give your packaging ultimate protection during transit? Void filler can give your packaging ultimate protection. These are the different materials that can be used inside the packaging boxes to give packaging protection so that your items can safely reach to final destination without any damage. When there is an empty gap in the packaging box, there are chances that products get damaged during transit, especially perishable items. In this blog post, we are going to mention 6 types of void fillers that give protection based on their cushioning ability. Let’s delve into the details of how can you provide your product packaging an ultimate protection with different types of void fillers.
1. Custom Box Inserts:
These types of inserts are normally used for the packaging of luxury, perishable, and delicate items that can break during transit. You can design these inserts according to your product size and shape and the product can be placed in these inserts to give protection from any sort of damage. One of the main specialties of these boxes is that you can reuse these inserts and it’s easy to use.
2. Paper Void Fillers:
One of the most cost-effective or budget-friendly options is paper void fillers. You can use any type of paper like newspaper, crinkled paper, tissue paper, or packing paper to provide enhanced cushioning and protection inside the packaging box. This is one of the environment-friendly void fillers as paper can be easily recyclable and does not harm the environment. One thing to mention here is that this type of void filling cannot be aesthetically appealing to your customers so if you want to enhance your product packaging’s aesthetic appeal, you can use any other option.
3. Air Pillows:
In air pillows, the air is sealed inside the air pillow which acts as a cushion and provides your product with enough cushioning and protection. These are also highly recyclable materials made of high-density polyethylene. You cannot recycle it but you can reuse these air pillows by remodeling them into new shapes. These air pillows come in various sizes and you can choose one according to your product packaging requirements.
4. Bubble Wraps:
It’s a plastic sheet that comes with a lot of bubbles on the surface of the plastic sheet that provides a cushion against any external force that protects the inside product. It not only provides your product ultimate protection but also enhances the visual appeal of your product and the unboxing experience of your customers. As you know bubble wrapping sheet is made from plastic material as it cannot be easily recycled but it’s a cost-effective option to protect delicate items.
5. Packing Peanuts:
These are useful in those cases where the gap between the packaging box wall and the product is not uniform. So, in this way, these types of void fillers fill the gap in a better way without any empty surface. You can distribute these packing peanuts according to the gap and spacing. They fit into the gap and don’t let your product move. These packing peanuts are eco-friendly just because they require less energy to produce and dissolve in water.
6. Foam Sheets:
You can protect fragile products by putting the foam sheets inside the custom packaging boxes. These foam sheets can be cut down according to the dimensions of the boxes and placed according to protection requirements. These foam sheets are non-biodegradable as they are formed by polyurethane material. These foam sheets are usually thrown away and they cannot be easily recycled. Also, for foam sheets, you need large packaging boxes.
Final Words!
Product safety and protection matter a lot for enhanced customer experience and represent that your brand cares about delivering products with adequate safety. When you put any type of the above-mentioned void filler into your packaging boxes, you can maximise your product packaging safety and protection. Undoubtedly, by doing so, your packaging costs may increase but a little higher cost is better than bearing the loss of returned products from customers. Hopefully, you enjoyed this post and learned the idea about void fillers and their uses.
