Which cushioning materials for your packages? | RAJA
5min read
06/12/2021
While the choice of containers in which you place your products for shipment is crucial, the choice of cushioning material that you place inside them is also essential to a good packaging process.This material should not only protect your fragile products during transport, but also provide a good customer experience, without putting too much strain on your logistics budget.How do you choose your cushioning materials for your parcels? You will find the answer to this key question in this article, as you learn about all the options available to you.
What is a good cushioning material?
With all the cushioning products available on the market, it can be hard to make a choice. What is the best cushioning material for your orders? It’s quite simple: the right cushioning material for your parcels is..
- The one that protects your goods without over-packing: it’s up to you to choose the material that will prevent your products from being damaged during shipment, without adding too much to your packaging!
- The one that is light enough not to weigh down your parcels– this is all the more essential if your carrier charges you according to the volumetric weight of your parcels (which is particularly the case in express and international shipments)
- Your customers are increasingly sensitive to the packaging in which they receive their orders; this is why your cushioning material must fit in with a strategy ofunboxing and pleasant unpacking of your products.
- Your customers are also aware of the impact of packaging on the environment, and legislation is becoming more and more stringent regarding the use of packaging that is not good for the planet. All the more reason to take an interest in the sustainability of your packaging solutions!
gardez ces quelques critères-clés en tête, et poursuivez la lecture pour faire le choix des matériaux de calage idéaux pour vos colis.
Les matériaux de calage à envisager pour vos colis
Bulles d’air, coussin d’air, mousse de calage… les solutions pour protéger vos produits contre les chocs, les vibrations et tous les autres risques lors du transport ne manquent pas ! Découvrez ici laquelle correspond le mieux à vos besoins.
Les matériaux de calage traditionnels
Le papier bulle
Impossible de parler de matériaux de calage sans parler du papier bulle, soit le matériau sans doute le plus utilisé. Jusqu’alors, il s’agissait d’une solution idéale pour protéger les produits et objets fragiles, soit en rembourrage pour combler le vide dans vos colis, soit en emballant chaque marchandise avec .
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In the form of a roll of kraft paperfor packing goods and filling gaps in parcels |
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In the form of paper curlfor less intrusive and more environmentally friendly loose packing than packing particles |
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In theform of corrugated cardboard, created by a cushioning machine, to enhance the customer experience and speed up the packaging process. Paper cushioning machines can create one or two-ply cushioning, resulting in kraft paper accordions. The result: limited use of raw materials, while ensuring optimum protection for your products! |
biobased cushioning materials
Biobased cushioning materials are those designed from environmentally friendly cushioning materials, whose raw material is naturally renewed. If you want to opt for a truly ecological cushioning solution, consider..
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Corn starch padding particlesan eco-friendly alternative to polyethylene or polyester packing particles, it is a biodegradable material that decomposes with water, leaving no toxic waste. It is also very light, so it does not weigh down your parcels or your postal costs. |
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Recycled textile cushioning fibres. Made from 100% recycled textile fibre, based on natural wadding, this material is expansive (and therefore saves storage space). It also absorbs shocks during transport, while protecting your products against scratches and temperature variations. |
air cushion cushioning
Air cushioning is a very light cushioning material. The principle is simple: you inflate sleeves with a special packaging machine, which creates shock-resistant cushions. Although these machines are relatively affordable and easy to handle for logisticians, air cushions are also available in a dispenser box. To meet your specific needs, air cushioning sleeves are available in a number of versions
- Made of polyethylene
- 50% recycled plastic
- Bio-based plastic
- Made of paper
tissue paper
If you are looking fora cushioning material that adds value to your products, choose tissue paper! It can be used for wrapping products or for filling gaps in packaging. It is very soft, does not scratch delicate surfaces, and creates a clear “wow” effect when your packages are opened. Available in a variety of colours, it can also be customised in your own colours: a real asset for your brand image!
What about integrated cushioning packaging?
The last cushioning solution to consider for your supply chain: integrated cushioning packaging. This type of packaging is very interesting for speeding up your packaging rate, as it avoids the need for operators to fetch and cut cushioning material. This packaging is available in various formats
- Extra-flat crates, boxes and cases: available with protective foam, or anti-static film for shipping electronic products, they are quick to assemble, and protect your products without the need for more wrapping paper or bubble wrap.
- Bubble wrap envelopes and pockets, which can be sufficient for shipping small products with limited protection needs, allow you to go through the letterbox on the first pass of the carrier – a benefit to the customer experience you want to create!
if you want to speed up your packaging line a little more by choosing the right dunnage machines for your needs and your customers’ expectations, download the ultimate guide to choosing your packaging machines or systems now and take your packaging to the next level!
