Bubble Wrap Rolls

Bubble wrap rolls are used for a variety of purposes, primarily focused on providing cushioning and protection for items during shipping and storage. Key uses include:

• Protecting Fragile Items: Ideal for wrapping delicate and breakable items such as glassware, electronics and ceramics to prevent damage from impacts and vibrations.


• Cushioning in Transit: Used to fill voids in shipping boxes and provide a protective barrier around items, reducing the risk of shifting and breaking during transport.


• Storage Protection: Useful for protecting items during long-term storage by keeping them free from dust, dirt and physical damage.


• Void Fill: Can be used to fill empty spaces in packaging to prevent items from moving around, ensuring they stay secure and intact.

Bubble wrap rolls work by utilising a series of air-filled bubbles encased in a thin plastic film to provide cushioning and protection.

The air-filled bubbles create a cushioning layer that absorbs and disperses impact and vibrations. When wrapped around an item, the bubbles compress upon impact, reducing the force transferred to the item and preventing damage.

The bubbles act as a shock absorber by trapping air, which helps to cushion against sudden movements or drops. This prevents direct contact between the item and any external forces, protecting fragile surfaces from breaking or scratching.

At Macfarlane Packaging, we offer Sealed Air AirCap® bubble wrap. AirCap® bubbles have a unique retention barrier that ensures they stay inflated for longer and provide superior protection compared to other brands.

To use bubble wrap rolls effectively, follow these steps:

• Measure and Cut: Determine the amount of bubble wrap needed based on the size and shape of the item. Cut a length of bubble wrap that is large enough to cover the item completely, ensuring there is an overlap for added protection.


• Wrap the Item: Place the item on the bubble wrap with the bubble side facing inward towards the item. Gently wrap the bubble wrap around the item, ensuring that the bubbles make direct contact with the surface for optimal cushioning.


• Secure the Wrap: Overlap the edges of the bubble wrap and secure it with packing tape. Ensure that the bubble wrap is snugly wrapped around the item to prevent movement. For extra security, you can add more layers of bubble wrap if needed.


• Fill Voids in Packaging: If placing the wrapped item in a shipping box, use additional bubble wrap to fill any empty spaces or voids in the box. This prevents the item from shifting and adds an extra layer of protection.


• Seal the Box: Once the item is securely wrapped and the box is filled with bubble wrap, seal the box with strong packing tape. Make sure the box is tightly closed to avoid any movement inside.

Macfarlane Packaging offers Sealed Air AirCap® bubble wrap. Its unique retention barrier technology means AirCap® offers reliable and consistent cushioning, keeping more air inside the bubble compared to other brands.

To make packing easy, all our Sealed Air AirCap® bubble wrap has been designed to consistently tear with a tidy edge. This will help you to reduce the amount of wastage in the warehouse, as well as ensure packages arrive looking neat and presentable.

Reasons to choose our bubble wrap include:

• Less Material Use & Reduced Costs: AirCap® bubble wrap rolls are incredibly effective, so you can use less bubble wrap and lower your packing costs.


• Fewer Damages: AirCap® bubble is made with thinner co-extruded film. This offers superior and longer-lasting protection using less plastic material.


• Save Storage Space & Lower Emissions: AirCap® bubble wrap rolls are wound more tightly, meaning 40% more AirCap® bubble can be transported on the same truck compared to standard bubble. This means fewer trucks on the road and lower emissions. They’re also more effective to store.


• High Recycled Content Options: Many of our stock lines contain 50% recycled content, contributing towards an average of 25% less CO2 than other types of bubble wrap.

You cannot recycle bubble wrap at kerbside; however, you can recycle it industrially.

Bubble wrap is extremely robust. If recycling is not feasible and it is still in good condition, consider reusing the bubble wrap to reduce its environmental impact.