Small Bubble Wrap vs Large Bubble Wrap
Small bubble wrap has 10mm bubbles and suits smaller or delicate items where flexible surface protection is needed without adding unnecessary bulk. It moulds easily around shaped items and can be layered for more fragile goods. It’s commonly used for glassware, ceramics, cosmetics and other ecommerce products.
Large bubble wrap has 20mm bubbles and gives more cushioning around larger, heavier or more vulnerable items. It is also useful for lining cartons and protecting products in storage. Typical uses include furniture, mirrors and framed artwork, lamps, household appliances and machinery parts.
Bubble Wrap Roll Sizes
Rolls are available in 300mm, 500mm, 750mm, 1000mm, 1200mm and 1500mm widths. Narrower rolls suit packing benches and smaller products, while 1000mm to 1500mm rolls suit furniture and other larger items.
Rolls are supplied unperforated as standard. Perforated and laminated rolls can be made to order for businesses with specific packing requirements.
Anti-Static Bubble Wrap and Bubble Bags
Anti-static bubble wrap helps protect products sensitive to electrostatic discharge, including electronic components and equipment. It is available in 500mm, 750mm and 1500mm widths.
Bubble bags are a ready-made alternative to wrapping individual items. They are particularly useful for small products, parts, tools and accessories.
Which Bubble Wrap Should I Choose?
| Type |
Bubble Size |
Choose this if… |
| Small Bubble Wrap |
10mm |
Your items are small, light or irregularly shaped, or if you need to layer protection around fragile goods |
| Large Bubble Wrap |
20-25mm |
Your items are large, heavy or have surfaces which need impact cushioning |
| Anti-static bubble wrap |
10mm |
Your products could be damaged by electrostatic discharge |
| Bubble bags |
10mm |
You’re packing high volumes of small items and want to save time on wrapping |
Using Bubble Wrap with Other Protective Packaging
Bubble wrap is best for wrapping individual items. Once items are wrapped, the space left in the carton is usually filled with void fill so the contents don’t move in transit. Air pillows and loose fill packing peanuts are quicker and more economical than bubble wrap for filling larger spaces, especially in high-volume packing.
For plastic-free wrapping, corrugated cardboard rolls, honeycomb paper and FormPack paper bubble wrap are all recyclable. Padded bubble envelopes are a box-free option for posting small items.
If you’re unsure which format, bubble size or roll width suits your application, or need more than a pallet, contact our team for advice and pricing.
