Some Interesting Facts of Bubble Wrap Rolls

Being there for almost 70 years now, Bubble wraps are more than a packaging solution to all of us. It is a way we pack, parcel and protect goods that we use in everyday life. Its air-filled capsules mounted over a sheet of plastic have their own individuality and way of solving our packaging and moving problems.

So, for something so popping special, which has a day by its name to be celebrated and honoured, you must be knowing more.

Here are some of the interesting facts about Bubble Wrap rolls:

1. It was created to be a wallpaper

Surprised? Well, back in 1950s wallpapers were quite a trend and it was as mandatory to put on as letter box was back in those days. These came out to be used as an experiment in late 50’s, bringing padded wallpaper with raised texture gluing shower curtains together.This never worked though for long. 

2. Used for greenhouse insulation 

As the Bubble wrap’s glued-curtain idea didn’t work for wallpapers it was taken to build greenhouses, to insulate buildings and retain heat. The idea partially worked and made some buyer base for itself but it didn’t go a long distance to be a commercial hit as it was not easy to convince users to use plastic as an insulator for the organic stuff.

3. Bubble Wrap is trademarked

Of the most interesting things about the bubble wrap is that is a trademarked product. Which is owned by the company named Sealed Air, incorporated by Fielding and Chavannes, who were responsible for its invention and commercial propagation at different application roles and usage variables.

4. Surviving a fall on Bubble Wrap

This one is really creepy but at one instance a WIRED contributor Rhett Allain, went on to crunch numbers and find out and confirm that it would exactly require 39 layers of Bubble Wrap to survive a six-storey fall. Well, which is neither tested, nor approved by any legitimate body however.

5. An artist uses Bubble Wrap to create pop art

Artist Bradley Hart is known for his unique artform. He uses syringe to inject paint in each bubble dot to create pixelated modern art as portrait and landscape paintings. He can paint sceneries, people, emotions, buildings and reiterate famous paintings. Another amazing thing he does with these works is he reverse-displays them to show an abstract counterpoint to the more disciplined and organized images on the front.

6. You can opt for fancy versions

So, it is not all the time that it comes with that round bloated polka dot design on it that you see generally. Yeah! You can choose to have your bubble wrap roll in a different design that sports different shapes of bubble chambers. For instance, you get them designed as hearts and smileys too.

7. Sealed Air once made Golden Wrap

In 2010, on the occasion of 50^th anniversary that they completed working as a shipping staple, the owning company of this amazing packaging product released a special commemorative bubble wrap which was all in gold, and was of course a big news that year.

These are some interesting facts about bubble wrap rolls. Let us know if have more to add to these!

What are Biodegradable and Recyclable Packaging Material?

With increasing awareness about the environment, more and more people are now switching to eco-friendly packaging materials. Consumers expect the brands to focus on biodegradable packaging materials so that they can also contribute towards a green environment. This is the reason why the packaging industry is now waking up to the needs of the customers and delving into eco-friendly packaging.

Packaging touches almost every part of our daily lives. From food to other daily-life items, the list of our packaging materials is an extensive one. Things like corrugated boxes, bubble wrap roll, etc. have started to emerge to meet our packaging needs, especially when we are moving out and using removal boxes. 

There are a plethora of biodegradable packaging materials available in the market. Here is a list of some of them.

Paper and Cardboard

Paper and cardboard are the most easily available packaging materials in the market. They are also biodegradable and can be reused and recycled. Several companies offer packaging using recycled paper. This shows that paper that is once recycled can be used again for packaging.

Corn Starch

Corn starch is generally used for packaging food items. This is because packaging made from corn starch is easily biodegradable. Corn starch packaging causes little or no harm to the environment and thus is suitable to pack item meant for takeaway. A packaging material made from starch plastic is one of the best biodegradable packaging materials.

Bubble Wrap

Bubble wrap roll is one such thing that is widely used for packaging. Companies are finding new ways to make this packaging material eco-friendly. Use of biodegradable plastic for the manufacture of bubble wraps is changing the way we see traditional packaging. The advantages of using green bubble wraps is that they decompose within 12-24 months in a landfill and also provide a cushion to the items being packed.

Biodegradable Plastic

Biodegradable plastic forms a major part of the packaging industry. Their share in the packaging market is more than 60% as they are used in making plastic shopping bags, envelopes, disposable cutlery, etc. Biodegradable plastic is the best alternative to traditional plastics as they start decomposing once exposed to daylight. 

With these packaging materials in the market, a new kind of packaging revolution has begun to take place. You should look for the following things when deciding which biodegradable packaging material to be used. The pollutants released in the manufacturing of a certain material cannot be chosen as it releases toxins into the environment and is not responsible towards the environment. 

When you buy or use any recyclable packaging material, you need to be sure enough that you would be recycling that packaging material. If you know that you won’t be using that packaging material in future again, then you are contributing immense waste material to the environment.

Biodegradable packaging materials can be easily disposed of without any worries of increasing the amount of waste on earth. Once disposed, they decompose easily under normal environmental conditions.

Different Uses of Bubble Wrap

While packing something or while receiving the most important thing that strikes the mind first is a bubble wrap. It is a pliable transparent material made up of plastic with its spud, air-filled hemispheres or bubbles that provide cushioning for fragile item’s keeping them safe.

Bubble wrap is often formed from polyethylene (LDPE) with a lower permeation barrier film to allow longer useful life and resistance.

Sometimes people use it as a source of amusement as it makes a popping sound when compressed and ruptured. But many are still unknown about the ways that a bubble wrap can be useful. So we bring you some interesting usage of the bubble wraps that often people take as a “good for nothing” material.

1- Insulate Drafty Windows: -

A best way to keep your home warm and chill free this winter is using bubble wraps. Stick the wrap onto the window using water and keep the flat side facing you.

2- Protect Walls: -

To protect your doors to hit the wall, that leaves a mark, it is a good solution to it by covering that part by bubble wrap. This will help in preventing the door from hitting the wall and keep the wall safe and stain free.

3- Protect Your Car Windshield in the Winter: -

In the snowy and wintery nights when the weather gets cold the most irritating thing that one have to do in the morning is washing the windshield. To get of it place a bubble wrap, before the storm, on it will prevent the frost formation.

4- Hold the Shape of Hand Bags and Purses: -

You can protect your less used bag to form degrading from its shape by wrapping it up with a bubble wrap. In this way you can protect your lovely and fashionable purses and use them whenever you want.

5- Use as Sleeping bag Padding: -

It can be used as sleeping bag padding by placing some bubble wrap under your sleeping bag and forget about those expensive pads.

6- Protect Plants: -

You can keep your plants safe from the winter frost by wrapping bubble wrap on the container, which will keep the soil warm all the winter, protecting it from freezing in the chill.

7- Protect Delicate Produce: -

Delicate products like peaches, pears and tomatoes by lining the container with bubble wrap.

8- Keep Groceries Cold: -

To insulate the food use bubble wrap to line a reusable grocery bag.

9- Keep Your Drink Cold or Warm in the Car: -

The best way to keep your drink insulated, wrap your cars cup holder using a Bubble wrap.

10- Travel with Perishable Foods: -

To keep your food insulated and prevent them from spoiling, use a bubble wrap and wrap it around the container. It will not only keep your food fresh but also keep it warm.

People know a less about the usage of bubble wrap, that a small amusement thing can be used as an important thing as a protection. The above mentioned usages are some common use of bubble wrap that will help you in your day to day life. So now you know that this small thing that you discard as a waste can prevent your accessories from many different things.