Bubble Wrap

[*crikey*mate*]

Big bubbles or small bubbles?

Does it make a difference?

[simone4010]

Not when you're rolling your computer chair over it. 

[lyndal1838]

Yes, small bubbles will mould around the item better than bigger ones.  If it is a very big item that does not have a lot of fiddly bits on it the big bubbles will work but small items such as cups need the small bubbles to mould round handles etc.

If you just want to pad the corners of boxes the big ones will work OK.

[curraone]

http://www.transpack.co.uk/faq.asp?FaqID=3

Which size bubbles should I use?

This depends on what you are packing and how you want to use the bubble wrap. Most products can be easily and well packed in small bubble wrap. However, the large bubbles are better for delicate shapes such as wine goblets etc. The large bubble wrap is also better (and cheaper) as a void filling medium.

What's the difference between large and small bubbles?

Well, to start with see the answer above. However, the fundamental difference is one of softness. Large bubbles are softer and thus more suited to delicate things, unless you just need the extra thickness to bulk out a box.

But, small bubbles will carry more weight. For example, if you wrapped three heavy doors in large bubblewrap you may find the bubbles bursting with the weight. In such a situation smaller bubbles will do better.

[*crikey*mate*]

but you get a heap more bang for buck per metre if you're popping the small bubbles, eh?

[*crikey*mate*]

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@curraone wrote:

http://www.transpack.co.uk/faq.asp?FaqID=3

Which size bubbles should I use?

This depends on what you are packing and how you want to use the bubble wrap. Most products can be easily and well packed in small bubble wrap. However, the large bubbles are better for delicate shapes such as wine goblets etc. The large bubble wrap is also better (and cheaper) as a void filling medium.

What's the difference between large and small bubbles?

Well, to start with see the answer above. However, the fundamental difference is one of softness. Large bubbles are softer and thus more suited to delicate things, unless you just need the extra thickness to bulk out a box.

But, small bubbles will carry more weight. For example, if you wrapped three heavy doors in large bubblewrap you may find the bubbles bursting with the weight. In such a situation smaller bubbles will do better.

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Thanks Curra, the weight distribution thing actually makes sense now that you've pointed it out

[*crikey*mate*]

I find it is easier to reuse the smaller bubbled wrap.

I damage too many big bubbles getting the big stuff off and can't often reuse it.

[2106greencat]

use peanuts

[davewil1964]

I use 10mm bubblewrap, but I can hunt around for larger bubbles. Or use the surplus peanuts.

[*crikey*mate*]

well, I bought a bean bag now, so bring on the peanuts!