As online buying becomes more and more popular, the solutions for protecting the contents in transit must also evolve. Protective packaging isn’t a huge issue with soft goods, but it is important when you’re dealing with the shipment of fragile items such as cellular phones, video game consoles, laptops, glass products, and more. However, one solution that also shows great potential when it comes to the e-Commerce market is air cushion packaging. One of the most common packaging is air pillow bag packaging.
Air pillows bags are filled with air and sealed which are used to fill voids inside packages and provide cushioning. As each pillow is filled with air, the ratio of material make-up of an inflated cushion can be as low as 1% material and 99% air. In these When compared to paper void fill materials, damage rates can be reduced as much as two and a half times while using less than 60% of packaging material by weight. It won’t add addtional weight to your package. So your packaging costs will be effectively controlled.
PackBest air pillow bag is recyclable and some of it is biodegradable. Therefore, it is also one of the packaging solutions for sustainable use.
Air pillow bag is versatile and can be used in a wide range of shipping applications. They work especially well for small, lightweight items made from a variety of materials. While because the film is relatively thin and each pillow is filled with air, they can be “popped.” Therefore, they aren’t a good choice for products with sharp edges and those that have substantial weight.
To use an air pillow bag, we only need to inflate the pillows with air cushion machine and place the inflatable bags around the item, creating a cushioning effect that absorbs shocks and impacts.
If you would like advice to find the right air cushioning solution for your business, why not contact PackBest today.
