How to Use Enviro-Bubble® Packing Wrap For Moving

In 1957, two engineers in Hawthorne, New Jersey, invented one of the most popular packaging supplies for moving and shipping. By intentionally heat-sealing two plastic shower curtains together and trapping air bubbles inside, they created what we now know as bubble packing wrap or bubble pack. Since its creation, bubble packing wrap has evolved into a billion-dollar industry and has become synonymous with safeguarding fragile items during transportation.

Enviro-Bubble®: Strong, Flexible & Recyclable Packing Wrap

America’s go-to moving and storage resource, U-Haul, brings you eco-friendly bubble packing wrap, Enviro-Bubble®, made from recycled nylon-coated air bubble plastic to combat waste and reduce impact. Below are some advantages Enviro-Bubble® has over generic bubble packaging.

  • Premium Protection
  • No Scissors Needed
  • Reusable
  • Lightweight

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Best Enviro-Bubble® Sizes & Use Cases

U-Haul Enviro-Bubble® packing rolls are available in small or large bubble sizes and various dimensions to cover fragile items. We recommend you choose a bubble pack size by the weight of the object you want to wrap. For example, you would wrap tabletop picture frames with small air bubbles and wrap a wall mirror with large air bubbles.

Small Bubble Pros

  • Covers more surface area
  • Provides superior abrasion protection
  • Cost-effective for smaller items

Small Bubble Cons

  • Less impact protection
  • Not ideal as a void fill due to its smaller size
  • Requires more for effective cushioning

Large Bubble Pros

  • Provides superior impact protection
  • Works well with larger, heavier items
  • Great void fill material

Large Bubble Cons

  • Less flexible; doesn’t conform to smaller items as well
  • Takes up more space
  • Might be “overkill” with small items

How to Pack Using Enviro-Bubble

Step 1: Place wrap on a flat surface with bubbles facing item and roll. Step 2: Tear the bubble sheet off the roll using the perforated edge. Step 3: Secure the bubble packaging wrapping using paper box tape.

Essential Packing Tips for Fragile Items

  • Wrap items individually: Wrap each breakable item individually in packing paper, bubble wrap, or tissue paper.
  • Double-wrap for extra protection: It doesn’t hurt to provide extra support for fragile or valuable items.
  • Face bubble side of sheet to object: This will provide maximum cushion and stability while protecting the air bubbles from being punctured.
  • Pack by size: Group plates and bowls by size and place them in the box in rows.
  • Pack heavier items first: Put heavier items at the bottom of the box and build up in layers with lighter items.
  • Fill empty spaces: Fill in empty spaces with packing paper or bubble packs to keep your items from shifting or sliding too much during transport.
  • Label the box: Label the box with the name of the room and what's inside.
  • Pack fragile items separately: Don't nest delicate or decorative bowls into a stack of other bowls.
  • Keep fragile boxes on the floor: When loading a moving truck, don’t place boxes with breakable items above the ground.

FAQs: Bubble Packing Wrap

Q: Will bubble packing wrap scratch a TV?  A: It’s unlikely that Enviro-Bubble will scratch your TV screen, but we recommend using our TV Moving Box kit for optimal TV protection. For added screen protection, pair your TV Moving Box with a TV cover.
Q: What’s the easiest way to cut bubble rolls and wrap?   A: That’s one of the main benefits of Enviro-Bubble! Each roll is perforated every 12 inches so you can easily tear away sheets of bubble packing wrap by hand – there are no scissors needed.
Q: Bubble packing wrap vs. packing paper. Which is better?  A: Depends on your intended use. Bubble packing wrap – specifically large bubbles – is better for providing impact protection. However, when it comes to protection against scratches and abrasions on dishware and glassware, packing paper is effective.
Q: Bubble packing wrap vs. foam. Which is better? A: This also depends on your intended use. Foam is a useful matal for individually wrapping dishes, bowls, glasses, and other kitchenware, whereas bubble packing wrap is better served wrapping home decor, electronics, small kitchen appliances, and other oddly shaped items.
Q: How to recycle bubble packing wrap?  A: Not all bubble packing wrap is created equal. Enviro-Bubble is 100% recyclable so you can safely dishcard it after you're finished. Enviro-Bubble is also made from recycled plastic. These traits together make this packaging material an environmentally friendly choice compared to generic bubble packing wrap products.
Q: What side should the bubbles face?  A: Always wrap your belongings with the bubbles facing inward toward the object. This provides best impact protection and helps prevent the bubbles from puncturing.
Q: What’s the best way to pack glass bottles? A: Wine and liquors reserved for special occasions deserve extra protection during a move or storage. You can use our wine shipping box – featuring a Styrofoam base that isolates and stabilizes the bottles – to ensure your glass bottles stay intact.
Q: What’s the best way to pack instruments?  A: In most instances, packing an instrument in its designated case will provide enough protection. However, if a case isn’t available, you might have to get creative. Wrapping the instructment in bubble packing wrap will provide protection from dents and scratches, while an ink-free packing paper can be used for void fill.

Other Boxes & Packing Supplies

Packing paper - Ink-free and acid-free, making it safe to use on your most delicate
belongings. 		 Strapping tape - specifically designed for securing and reinforcing heavy or bulky
items		 Heavy-duty boxes - Made with two layers of corrugated cardboard, providing them
with double the strength and durability of a standard moving box.		 Biodegradable packing peanuts - Best used as a void filler while shipping or moving
items in cardboard boxes.
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