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Article: Cushioning Laminate
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Cushioning Laminate
Background
Bubble wrap is the trademarked name for a packing material consisting of two plastic sheets laminated together in a way that traps air bubbles in small, uniform pockets. This plastic sheet assembly is used as a flexible cushion to protect fragile objects during storage or shipping. The name Bubble wrap is registered by Sealed Air Corporation of Saddle Brook, New Jersey, however the name has become synonymous with the packaging material itself. Similar materials are known in the industry as cushioning laminates.
The need for efficient, protective packing material has been long recognized. Originally, shredded paper and rags were used for this purpose. Other ...