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Specifics of the home décor sector
Home decor products include a whole cross-section of different types of larger and smaller items, which are often delicate, irregular shapes that are also easy to scratch or break. If you are a manufacturer of one type of products – the matter is a bit simpler, however, if you produce many of them or run a store with a wide range of products like lamps, paintings, pillows, ceramics, mirrors, furniture accessories, etc., then packaging can be a challenge.
Careful protection of each product is key to minimizing package damage in transit and complaints, which generate often not inconsiderable costs for the business. So which packaging materials do you rely on?
Bubble wrap for the home decor industry - shock absorbing and effective protection
Bubble wrap provides excellent protection when transporting and storing a variety of home decor products.
However, there are some products that you will not pack effectively in paper or Skropak:
- mirrors
- lampshades
- lamps
There is a lot of talk about going green, and sometimes businesses try to switch to, for example, paper in their packaging system. However, there are products that you won’t pack effectively in paper or scrapbook. In turn, a well-chosen supplier of bubble wrap can make your choice eco-friendly.
Let’s start with the level of protection guaranteed by each type.
Bubble wrap for the home decor industry - shock absorbing and effective protection
- Bubble wrap B1
is a popular type of foil among our customers. It’s a two-layer material that is very fine, so it makes for great grip. Great for securing small, lightweight items.
- Bubble wrap B2
this is also a double-layer wrap, but with a reinforced weight, so you can successfully pack medium-weight products such as smaller lamps in it.
- Bubble wrap B3
is a three-layer wrap with an extra layer to keep air bubbles from flattening. It will work well for packing heavy products like smaller furniture.
- Bubble wrap B4
very airtight, tear-resistant, good for packing products with sharp edges.
- Laminate
this is the highest level of protection, as it is a combination of PE SONG foam with bubble wrap, aluminium, HDPE or polyethylene film. Laminate is often used as the main layer to protect large furniture.
Bubble wrap confectioning - speed up packaging time and reduce process costs
Bubble wrap can come in various forms – classic rolls are just one of them. Most often, our customers place them on special unwinders that make it easier for the warehouse worker to work with the material. However, you can, depending on the type and size of the products to be packed, bet on the confection of bubble wrap, which in many of our customers has significantly facilitated the work and reduced the time of the packaging process, which ultimately becomes a significant saving. In addition, in this way you can noticeably reduce the amount of material used. What are your options?
At Mac-Graf, we can produce bubble wrap for you to the ordered size in the form:
Rolls with perforations
This is a classic roll of bubble wrap of your choice of width and roll, but with perforations inserted. This means that the employee does not need to cut the film, but only needs to tear off the piece of film designated by the perforation. This helps control the amount of material used.
Possible dimensions:
- width: 100-1800mm
- length of one perforated section: 250mm - no restrictions
You can also order a roll with perforation inserted transversely. This is an alternative for sheets that do not fit within the working range of the formatter.
Bubble wrap pouches
if you are packing items of similar size, this is a great substitute for a roll, as you do not need to wrap the product with foil (relying on the employee’s decision on the number of wraps), and just put it in the pouch. If you choose pouches with a glue strip – it is also not necessary to use tape. This is one of the optimizations our customers like to use.
In the home decor industry, for example, it is great for packing pillows that, when wrapped too tightly in stretch film, for example, can deform, which can cause customer dissatisfaction. They will also make it easier to pack the small parts used to assemble a product, or that complement it.
Possible dimensions:
- depends on the chosen material thickness and form of delivery
- can range from 150 to 1600mm in height, and the opening can be from 85 to 3200mm.
We deliver the bags to customers wound on a roll (thanks to the perforation, it is enough to tear them off, so you can also put such a roll on the unwinder) or in the form of packages.
Bubble wrap sheets
is a form of wrap cut into specific size pieces that look more aesthetically pleasing than wrap cut by a worker. This form also allows you to standardize the amount of material you use. It is also easy to collect material at that time. They are delivered to customers in the form of packages.
Possible dimensions:
- width: from 150 to 1250mm
- length: 150 to 3000mm
Bubble wrap sleeves
this is a great form when one of the dimensions of your product varies according to its type. Explaining the meaning of this material figuratively, let’s assume that you are packing pillows that have the same width but different length. In this situation, you insert the cushion from one side (the sleeves have two holes) and cut such length from the roll as you happen to need. In this way, one sleeve size will allow you to pack different products.
Then all you have to do is secure the product on the sides with packing tape and you’re done!
Possible dimensions:
- depend on the selected material thickness
- from 80 to 1600mm wide
- and 25 to 100m long.
Bubble wrap half-sleeves
– half-sleeves are a specific product that is often chosen by customers who, due to, for example, the method of production, can put the product in the wrap from the side. This is because the half sleeves are welded on one side. It’s also a form of optimization that speeds up the packaging process. The half sleeves are wound on a roll.
Possible dimensions:
- width: 80 to 1650mm
- length: from 25 to 100m
Large bubble film Fill & Wrap
Bubble wrap is a versatile product – it will effectively cushion shocks and protect the product from impacts and is suitable for packing most products. In addition, if you so desire, we can produce bubble wrap for you in any colour.
If you also use bubble wrap to fill empty spaces in packages or want to standardize your packaging system in terms of recycling (you don’t want to mix too many materials that can’t be disposed of in one waste garbage can), you can confidently reach for NEW at Mac-Graf – FILL&WRAP large bubble wrap. It’s bubble wrap with bubbles 3 times larger than those in classic film. Thus, using the same size piece of film, you will fill more space, plus provide effective cushioning for the products being shipped.
Possible dimensions:
- roll width: 300mm - 2000mm
- winding length: 50 – 10lm
Polyethylene foam for packaging in the interior industry - flexible and waterproof
The second material that we produce at Mac-Graf and that our home decor customers like to use is PE foam. It is a Material that is versatile through a number of features great for protecting goods in transit.
Polyethylene foam is:
- flexible
so that it returns to its original shape when the pressure stops,
- waterproof
which, with the material of which arrangement products like pillows and paintings are made, is invaluable,
- lightweight
so it doesn’t add to the weight of packages being shipped,
- chemically inert
which means it does not affect the structure of packaged products in any way.
Polyethylene foam can vary in thickness
- from 0.8mm to 15mm
which is a key parameter in its selection. The thinner foam is the lightest and most flexible, but has less pressure absorption. Pear foam withstands pressure better, but is slightly less flexible. The choice of its type depends on the type of products being packaged. If you want to wrap products in polyethylene foam, for example, ceramics, paintings – a thinner version will suffice. When, on the other hand, you want to layer heavy products with it – reach for thicker versions.
- SUGGESTION
polyethylene foam is great for protecting packages stacked on a pallet from getting wet (which can be especially acute in autumn and winter). All you need to do is lay the appropriate PE foam sheet on the pallet, before stacking the cartons on them.
Although cardboard is often used for this purpose, the difference between it and foam is important – PE foam is waterproof, while cardboard or cardboard can get wet.
We can also produce polyethylene foam for you in any colour. It’s an interesting idea to refer to your brand colours, for example, in product packaging. If you need to apply on the foam, for example, some warning symbol – we can also do it for you.
For this material, you can order:
- classic PE foam roll
- PE foam roll with perforation - width: 100 - 1800mm / length: min. 250mm
- Laminate of PE SONG foam and bubble/aluminium/HDPE/polyethylene film
- PE foam sheets - width: 150 – 1250mm / length: 150 – 3000mm
- PE foam bags - height: 150 - 850mm / opening: 100-1200mm
The mold, like bubble wrap, performs the functions of optimizing warehouse uptime and greater control over the amount of material used.
Stretch film for securing shipments in the home decor industry
Stretch film is one of the most popular packaging products in almost every industry. It secures shipments on pallets, but also wraps cardboard boxes in the autumn and winter months, so that in the case of textile or expensive products, they do not get wet, damaging the contents of the shipment.
In the home decor industry, stretch film is also used to wrap products to protect them from moisture (this is where mini stretch films come in handy). However, it is important to note that in the latter case, although moisture will not get into the product, stretch film alone will not protect it from shocks and bumps in transit.
Comparative analysis of stretch film, bubble film and PE foam
| Function | Stretch Film | Bubble film | PE Foam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary use | Securing and binding | Shock absorption | Surface and edge protection |
| Best suited to: | Wholesale items, protection against dust and moisture | Fragile and delicate objects | Furniture, heavy or polished objects |
| Sustainability | High (tear resistance) | Moderate (air pockets may rupture) | High (compression resistance) |
| Environmentally friendly | Recyclable | For reuse and recycling | Recyclable |
| Cost | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
This comparison highlights the complementary roles these materials play in the packaging ecosystem.
Cartons for the interior design industry
Cardboard boxes are an indispensable item for shipping products. When you run a store reaching the B2C segment, parcel machines are often the form of choice for delivering smaller sized products. At Mac-Graf you can order in bulk Inpost B and Inpost C cartons. You are then assured that they will fit into specific compartments.
You can choose from 3-ply cartons and 5-ply cartons of different sizes and weights.
- The most popular boxes ordered by our customers are flap boxes (flaps close the boxes from the top and bottom), which speeds up the folding and closing process.
- You will also order from us cut cartons, which you can give any cut and size.
- Pallet cartons, on the other hand, will make it easier for you to transport your products if you are a manufacturer and deliver your products to distributors. You can also use them to ship heavy products.
Eco-friendly parcel fillers
Do you ship small decorative products? To fill the empty spaces in the parcels, one of the fillers organic can work in this situation. Skropak, wood goitre, paper shavings or boxfill (wrapping paper in a special box) are alternatives to bubble wrap.
Before choosing a filler, it is worth verifying which one:
- will best protect products in practice (a lot depends on the type of product you are shipping),
- will be the most effective (will fill the most empty space at the lowest cost),
- will correspond with the rest of the materials used (e.g., in terms of homogeneity in terms of recycling).
Packaging tapes - the ultimate in parcel security
Packing tape is not always necessary to secure the carton itself – as you can buy such a model of them that has an adhesive strip. Likewise, if you have machines that fit cartons to a product that is automatically sealed in the carton (and the customer opens the package, for example, by pulling on a piece routed through the perforation). However, in most companies, packaging tape is the primary packaging material – not only for securing cartons, but also for wrapping a product packaged in plastic or paper.
When choosing packaging tape, you should be guided not only by the price, but primarily by the material to which it will be glued (cardboard/foil/metal, etc.) and the conditions in the warehouse and during the transportation of packages. If you leave out these elements, you may find that cheaper on the invoice does not mean cheaper in practice.
Acrylic tapes
are the cheapest and adhere very well to film, but if you try to glue shipments sent in winter with it, the tape may come away from the surface. Why? The adhesive in this tape is water based, and the water freezes at sub-zero temperatures, losing its properties. Therefore, it is advisable choosing it in the summer. Its plus point is that it’s easy to peel off while unpacking the product.
Solvent
(natural rubber) tapes have the best adhesive properties and can withstand extreme temperatures. They are perfect for winter packing.
Hot melt tapes
(synthetic rubber) are moisture-resistant and flexible. This is an intermediate solution between acrylic tapes and solvent tapes.
When choosing tapes, also pay attention to:
- winding
a tape with a larger winding will last longer, meaning that a worker will have to reach for a new product less often, but if your warehouse is mostly staffed by women, the width and winding should not be exaggerated, as this increases the weight of the tape and for women they may become bulky.
- At Mac-Graf, we offer tapes with a roll of 44-990 y (40-905mb).
- width
the wider the tape, the fewer wraps a worker must make to secure the product well. In the case of cardboard, it is often enough to stick one piece at a time at critical points to solidly secure the shipment.
- We offer tapes with a width of 25-72mm.
You can also find tapes in our offer:
- with print - such as your logo or online store address or commemorative imprint,
- warning - e.g., "do not throw."
- paper - used to seal cartons will make the packaging uniform in terms of recycling,
- DUCT - repair tapes that are flexible and waterproof.
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