Foam - Protective Packaging to Protect Your Products

28 October 2022

Shipping foam is a cost-effective way to keep your items safe in transit. Visy Boxes & More stocks online foam rolls to ensure exceptional quality, durability, and cushioning to protect your items from movement during transport.

 

Where can I find shipping foam? 

Shipping foam is a cost-effective way to keep your items safe from bumps and bruises during transit. Wrap your furniture in foam for extraordinary protection on its journey. Foam sheets are moisture resistant and provide an extra layer of protection against rubbing or chipping during shipping. 

Visy Boxes & More stocks online foam rolls to ensure exceptional quality, durability, and cushioning to protect your items from movement during transport. Our Foam Rolls can also be used as an inner layer protection before wrapping with corrugated cardboard, pads or wrap products. 


What kind of material is foam? 

Foam can be found in many distinct types, depending on what you are looking to use it for. Polystyrene, polyurethane, and polyethylene are amongst the more commonly found foams on the market. 

  • Polyethylene foam is commonly used around the world and has a wide variety of applications across a vast range of industries. It is a lightweight and durable foam, that offers flexibility while being resistant to several elements, such as chemicals, moisture, and water.
  • Polyurethane foam is a very widely utilised type of foam, often used in the furniture industry for a range of items, such as mattresses, cushioning for furniture, textiles and even some forms of seating. This type of foam is a challenge to recycle, so as an alternative it is commonly cut into flakes and then formed into new sheets. 
  • Polystyrene foam is a low-cost option to use for foam and is quite lightweight. It is a rigid type of foam and has one of the more varied amounts of uses available, such as packaging and automotive. Visy Boxes & More stocks online a Polystyrene Wine Box Insert suitable to protect and insulate your precious wine. 
  • Visy Boxes & More also offers a variety of sizes and colors for Foam Fruit Protection Sleeves. Foam sleeves are flexible and expandable, conforming to the shape of the fruit, which helps to minimise fruit damage. 


What is the strongest type of foam? 

Depending on what you need the foam for, there can be a variety of foams that would be the strongest for your use. Polyurethane Foam is physically the strongest and is often advertised as an alternative to plywood when used construction or structural applications, as it is resistant to rot and lightweight; however, it may not be suited to be used in something like a foam mattress, for example. 

If you have extra questions about which of our Foam products is best suited for your needs, our Sales Representatives are more than happy to help! Contact Us today and our team will reach out within 1-2 business days. 


What is the cost of foam? 

The price of foam can vary depending on the type you need to purchase, volume and customisation options such as size and strength.  Visy Boxes & More can quote foam rolls in thicknesses up to 10mm (about 0.39 in) with fully customisable perforations and slits (MOQ applies). 

If you are looking at our range of Foam products and you are not sure on which product is the best one to suit your needs, Contact Us and our Sales Representatives will assist with fast and friendly service. 


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