Browse Categories

Bubble Wrap vs. Air Pillows: Which Is Best?

bubble wrap air pillows protective packaging void fill shipping supplies
Bubble Wrap and Air Pillows for Protective Packaging

Bubble Wrap vs. Air Pillows: Which Is Best?

Bubble wrap and air pillows are popular void fill options for protective packaging, but which is best for your shipping needs? We’ve compiled information to help you choose the right protective packaging for your items.

Bubble Wrap

Bubble wrap provides excellent cushioning for fragile items like glassware or electronics. It’s versatile, available in various sizes, and ideal for wrapping individual products.

Air Pillows

Air pillows are lightweight and inflatable, perfect for filling voids in boxes. They’re cost-effective for high-volume shipping but offer less direct cushioning.

Cost and Application Factors

  • Bubble wrap costs more per unit but excels at protecting delicate items.
  • Air pillows are cheaper and reduce shipping weight, saving on freight costs.
  • Choose based on item fragility and box size.

Related Packaging Products

Pair with packing peanuts or tapes and adhesives for secure packaging. Use labels for clear identification.

Looking for Protective Packaging?

Benchmark offers a wide range of bubble wrap and air pillows for your shipping needs. Contact a Benchmark packaging product expert at 844-423-6246 or email sales@benchmarkinc.com for the best options.

Tags

shipping supplies industrial safety warehouse safety ppe osha compliance strapping janitorial supplies workplace safety ecommerce packaging safety products caution tape packaging tape pallet security corrugated boxes packaging costs protective packaging hand sanitizers hand cleaners workplace hygiene packaging warehouse supplies industrial packaging facility maintenance workplace signage hot melt tape acrylic tape warehouse packaging costeffective packaging steel strapping poly strapping paper strapping single wall boxes double wall boxes bubble wrap air pillows void fill safety gear seals buckles poly bags shipping bags wateractivated tape ice melt insulated gloves winter safety material handling pallet jacks hand trucks warehouse racking safety equipment safety disposable gloves corrugated materials flute sheets corrugated rolls cutresistant gloves cutresistant sleeves specialty tapes floor marking tape duct tape spill cleanup spill kits absorbents office supplies kitchen supplies cleaning supplies restroom supplies paper towels eye wash stations first aid chemical safety pallet containment stretch film pallet covers shipping labels address labels thermal labels laser labels stock printed labels shipping mailers poly mailers bubble mailers eco-mailers flat mailers utility knives box cutters slice knives safety scrapers warehouse tools cutting tools desiccants silica gel moisture protection kraft paper bags plastic bags tshirt bags retail packaging ecofriendly packaging vci corrosion protection metal parts shipping storage industrial supplies
Show All

Posts

2025
October
Hot Melt vs. Acrylic Tape: Cost Comparison Guide [10/21/25 04:33 PM] Affordable Strapping Solutions Guide [10/21/25 02:37 PM] Single vs. Double Wall Boxes: Cost Guide [10/21/25 02:35 PM] Bubble Wrap vs. Air Pillow Guide [10/21/25 02:34 PM] Hand Sanitizers: Costs and Benefits [10/21/25 02:33 PM] Safety Gear: Costs and Benefits [10/21/25 02:31 PM] Strapping and Tools: Cost Guide [10/21/25 02:29 PM] Poly Bag Costs: Factors and Benefits [10/21/25 02:27 PM] Water-Activated Tape: Cost Guide [10/21/25 02:26 PM] Ice Melt and Insulated Gloves Guide [10/21/25 02:24 PM] Material Handling: Equipment Guide [10/21/25 02:22 PM] COVID Safety Products: Guide to Finding [10/20/25 09:54 AM] Corrugated Materials: Flute vs. Roll Guide [10/20/25 09:51 AM] Cut-Resistant Gear: Gloves and Sleeves [10/20/25 09:50 AM] Specialty Tapes: Guide for Industrial Use [10/20/25 09:49 AM] Warehouse Spill Cleanup: Safety Guide [10/20/25 09:46 AM] Office and Kitchen Supplies Checklist [10/20/25 09:44 AM] Restroom Supplies: Essentials for Facilities [10/20/25 09:24 AM] Eye Wash Stations: Guide for Workplace Safety [10/20/25 09:21 AM] Pallet Containment: Secure Shipping Solutions [10/20/25 09:14 AM] Shipping Labels Guide: Thermal, Laser, and Stock Labels [10/20/25 08:01 AM] Shipping Mailers Guide: Poly, Bubble, and Eco-Mailers [10/20/25 07:57 AM] Utility Knives Guide: Box Cutters and Safety Scrapers [10/20/25 07:52 AM] Desiccant Guide: Protect Products from Moisture Damage [10/20/25 07:46 AM] Warehouse Safety Products: Essential Guide for Safe Facilities [10/20/25 07:41 AM] Workplace Safety Signage and Caution Tape Guide [10/19/25 05:59 PM] Kraft Paper vs. Plastic Bags: Best Packaging Solutions [10/19/25 05:49 PM] VCI Corrosion Protection for Metal Parts | Benchmark Inc. [10/19/25 05:21 PM] Work Gloves Guide: Choosing the Best Safety Gloves [10/19/25 03:42 PM] GRIP’s Educational Article | Benchmark, Inc. [10/17/25 12:09 PM] Benchmark, Inc. Acquires Donby Packaging in Ohio [10/17/25 11:06 AM] Benchmark, Inc. Coming Soon to Philadelphia Metro Area [10/16/25 03:12 PM]
September May April
2023 2022