{"id":19281,"date":"2022-01-21T08:11:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T07:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knaufappliances.com\/?p=19281"},"modified":"2025-02-18T14:55:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T13:55:47","slug":"foam-packaging-inserts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/blog\/foam-packaging-inserts\/","title":{"rendered":"Foam packaging inserts: benefits and characteristics"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Protecting goods during transport is a key factor for many businesses which can have an effect both on their logistic processes and their reputation and brand image. At the same time, as e-commerce grows, providing an attractive packaging and unboxing experience has become increasingly important. <\/span>Foam packaging inserts <\/b>stand out as an efficient packaging solution that both enhances aesthetics in packaging solutions while guaranteeing the protection of transported goods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Thus, using the right type of packaging inserts can have a significant impact on a company\u2019s transportation and logistic<\/span> cost-efficiency<\/b>, while also helping them create unique<\/span> customer experiences <\/b>and build client loyalty. Keep reading to find out what exactly are foam packaging inserts and what are the benefits of introducing them into a packaging solution.<\/span><\/p>

What are foam packaging inserts?<\/span><\/h2>

Foam packaging inserts <\/b>are additional foam materials located inside packaging solutions with two purposes: providing extra protection for transported goods and generating a more aesthetic and impressive unboxing experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

On the one hand, foam packaging inserts play a key role in protecting goods against transportation hazards produced by rough handling and accidents, including drops, vibrations, shocks, and scratches.<\/span><\/p>

At the same time, packaging inserts made of foam are widely used across different industries because of their ability to provide enhanced protection without increasing the weight of packaging, as this material is extremely lightweight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Additionally, certain foam inserts are easily cut into different shapes, thus offering the possibility of adding custom designs that adjust to each product\u2019s specific protection needs, including products with irregular shapes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

There are a number of goods that benefit from using foam packaging inserts: from fragile and\/ or sensitive items (electronic devices and gadgets, automotive parts, delicate pharmaceutical products, fine china, glass\u2026) to luxury products (jewelry or high-end cosmetics), diverse companies look into the possibility of including packaging inserts to upgrade their packaging solutions.<\/span><\/p>

The use of certain eco-friendly foams (which present a low carbon footprint on their production) and looking at a product\u2019s sustainability from a full life cycle perspective, foam packaging inserts represent an option to help companies minimize their environmental impact.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Recent developments have also meant foam packaging inserts can present various densities, colors and textures, thus providing increasing customization possibilities for companies to continue building their branding through their packaging.<\/span><\/p>

Types of foam packaging inserts used in the industry<\/span><\/h2>

Expanded foam sheets\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>

Expanded foam sheets take the shape of laminated sheets that are typically inserted into primary packaging solutions. They can be customized according to each product\u2019s needs (including the possibility of various densities).<\/span><\/p>

Their main goal is to be able to fit several different items into a single packaging solution (for instance, a box), without them moving around and, as a consequence, damaging each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

At the same time, expanded foam sheets present a stylish solution for dividing multiple objects into a single box.<\/span><\/p>

Foam packaging inserts for corners and edges<\/span><\/h3>

Foam packaging inserts can be included in a box in order to <\/span>protect <\/b>a product\u2019s corners or edges against transport hazards such as <\/span>shocks <\/b>or <\/span>drops<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Through this solution, which can also be customized in order to perfectly adjust to a product\u2019s needs, companies remain certain their goods are cushioned from all angles during transportation and handling processes, increasing their safety. Today 95% of kitchen households are being protected by EPS expanded foam.<\/span><\/p>

Why use foam packaging inserts in your products?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>

Foam packaging inserts remain a popular solution for product protection and enhanced customer experience, which we explain below.<\/span><\/p>

However, and compared to other packaging insert options such as those made of cardboard, these two functions are enhanced by the additional benefits of using foam in particular:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>