[SV] Which protective material is best for your goods?

All e-retailers are aware of the importance of protecting their parcels. There is always a risk that the package will break or open during transport. This is especially true for fragile or heavy products, which may be subjected to severe stress before reaching their recipient. Therefore, it is important to use an effective protective material to ensure that customers receive their goods.

Kraft paper, bubble wrap or corrugated cardboard: what type of protective material should you choose for your parcels? RAJA gives you the answers in this article.

The most important protective packaging for your parcels
There is a wide choice of protective packaging to suit your products. Cushioning materials help protect your goods and improve the customer experience. Well chosen, they can also improve the productivity of your packaging line.

The most common cushioning materials

Some of the most popular protective packaging materials for your goods are:

Bubble wrap: the material is generally used to individually wrap different products in a package. It is also used to fill voids. Bubble wrapis available in different thicknesses to suit all needs. Thanks to its thousands of air bubbles, it is shockproof and provides optimal protection for your most fragile products.

Kroftpappis:more environmentally friendly, protective and reliable. This product comes in the form of rolls and can be cut according to your needs. It can serve as packaging for your products, but can also be easily used as padding inside the package. The advantage of kraft paper is that it can be customised, for example in terms of colour and logo printing. To optimally protect your products, choose a paper weight that is adapted to the weight of the goods. At RAJA we offer 40 g/m², 60 g/m² and 100 g/m².

Air filling system: Fill your own cushions with plastic film, recycled plastic film, biodegradable film or paper air cushion film. This type of product is 99% air, which generates little waste and weighs very little, which is a great advantage when it comes to shipping your parcels. The air cushions are easy to use and provide optimal protection for your products during transport.

Packaging with integrated protection

There have been many innovations in the packaging sector in recent years. Now there is packaging with integrated cushioning. These products offer a number of benefits, including.

• Faster order picking
• Better presentation of your products
• Optimal protection of the goods during transport

Packaging with integrated protection is available in a variety of formats. To ensure your goods are well protected, you can choose, for example:

Boxes, cases, cartons and crates with integrated protection: These protective packaging can include shockproof protective foam, plastic film cushioning or cardboard to hold the product and protect it from shock and vibration.

Padded envelopes: Available in plastic, paper and foam. For businesses such as e-commerce companies where different types of more or less fragile products are sent out to customers, these padded envelopes are both a sustainable and secure solution. Since you only need to use one product to send your product, it is also an economical choice.

Eco-friendly protective materials

Consumers are increasingly aware of the need to have as little environmental impact as possible. The packaging sector is therefore constantly evolving to meet the demands. At RAJA, we are happy to be one of the companies offering environmentally conscious decisions first in the market. In a time when consumption tends to become more environmentally conscious, surely you have thought about choosing protective packaging that is better for the planet? Here is an overview of some of the products available on the market

Kraft paper bubble wrap: A bubble wrap made from 100% recycled paper. The bubble wrap has the same uses and shock absorption as the previous bubble wrap but is a more environmentally friendly alternative. It easily adapts to the shape of your products and gives a nice monotonous impression to the customer.

Filling paper in dispenser packaging: Easy to use, smart dispenser suitable for different environments such as shops, small warehouses and start-ups. Is a good “gateway” to see if you should invest in a packaging machine or not.

Single corrugated cardboard on a roll: thick enough to protect products, but also malleable enough to form the desired shape. It provides optimal protection against impacts during transport and good resistance to sharp areas. The corrugated cardboard is made from 100% recycled material and is recyclable. It is an environmentally responsible protective material preferred by many.

To protect and cushion your products, you can choose from a range of solutions, from the most traditional to the most environmentally friendly. Choose protection whose properties are adapted to your goods. Last but not least, for your most fragile products, consider including a label that says “Fragile Product”. This can be a plus to ensure the safety of your goods.