Astro-Cell^®

Guide to Choosing Bubble Packaging Material

Astro-Cell bubble is available in three standard grades:

Economy Air Cushioning Bubble packaging: This bubble packaging material is the best option for lightweight, inexpensive items. Available as Astro-Bubble® Renew™ with 25% post-industrial recycled material or upgrade to Astro-Bubble® Green™ with up to 20% post consumer + 20% post-industrial, recycled material! Both of these bubble packaging materials offer a cleaner, greener alternative to standard bubble wrap.

Commercial Astro-Cell® Plus Air Cushioning: This bubble packaging material is made from co-extruded polyethylene/nylon. This bubble wrap can be used for intermediate shipping and storage cycles of light or medium weight, moderately valued products.

Military Grade or High End Astro-SupraBubble® Air Cushioning: This bubble packaging is made from heavier-duty co-extruded polyethylene/ nylon. The stronger bubble packaging material should be used for items that are heavier or have a long storage cycle.

Bubble Size Guide

Choosing the Right Size Bubble

A rule of thumb is that the larger the item to be packaged, the larger the bubble.


Very Small and Small bubble material (1/8" – 3/16" bubbles) is best for wrapping small, lightweight items in a carton for light cushioning and surface protection.		Medium bubble packaging material (5/16" bubbles) provides a combination of surface protection, shock absorption and void-fill.		Large bubble material (½" bubbles) is generally used as a void-fill item.

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