When deciding of sending delicate gift items to our loved ones across the globe, we often are faced with the inevitable question of the item getting damaged in transit. So possibly what options can we have to ensure the delivery in pristine state? Packaging surely plays a vital part in protecting the mailers. When talking about packaging, bubble wrap is the most effective and safe way of sending your fragile shipments to any desired destination in immaculate state.
Design and Structure
Bubble wrap is made of transparent plastic which is quite flexible in nature specially used for packing of fragile and breakable items. The bubbles are evenly spaced with protruding air-filled hemispheres which provides adequate cushioning for delicate items. Owing to its perfect designing bubble wrap acts as an ideal mailer protector.
They are available in different sizes suiting your requirement or depending upon the size and shape of the shipment. Bubble wrap can also be chosen as per the level of cushioning required for packing of sensitive items. They can be multi layered too which particularly helps in protecting fragile and delicate gifts or items.
The actual width of the bubble wrap may vary from being as small as ¼ inch in diameter to as huge as 1 inch or more to sustain added shock during transit. Apart from the size of air bubble offering protection, the material of these bubble wrap itself can also be chosen for additional protection. While shipping some sensitive electronic items or parts a special type of bubble wrap can be used which is made of anti-static plastic and disperses static charges.
Utility & Availability:
You may not just use any bubble paper to protect your shipment while in transit. Depending upon their varied quality and structure you should choose the appropriate bubble mailing envelope for the parcel. To send across any general item which may be delicate in nature but not exactly breakable you can use any simple bubble paper. These items are usually flat in shape and can easily be protected with a single layered bubble wrap i.e. antique coins, baseball cards, DVDs, books etc.
However shipments which are fragile or breakable i.e. glass, ceramic, earthen wares etc, should be wrapped in multi layered bubble wrap and then possible be placed in bubble wrap envelope. Things like antique, clocks, lamps or other expensive and fragile decorative items would be better suited in a box after being wrapped in bubble paper.
Bubble wrap can commonly be found on your local post office, stationary stores, UPS stores etc. Another most effective and easy way of attaining these mailer protectors is through online selling portals. There are many websites which sell a variety of mailing envelopes for the shipping of your important and delicate items. You can choose from the small bubble wrap or big bubble wrap options depending on your requirement. You may also have the good chance of availing discounts on bulk purchase on online portals.
By Duke Mathew
