Bubble Wrap (brand)

Did you know bubble wrap started as wallpaper?

Imagine you're trying to move a heavy vase from one room to another without breaking it. You need something soft and protective.

Bubble wrap, originally called Air Cap, was created to cushion fragile items. It turned out to be perfect for protecting delicate objects during transport.

Example

You wrap the vase in bubble wrap and move it safely without any damage.

Remember this

Bubble wrap's cushioning ability makes it ideal for protecting fragile items during transport.

Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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