Where Did Bubble Envelopes Originate From?

Everyone nowadays would seem to do a great deal of shopping through the internet, because of this the use of bubble wrap has increased tremendously. Anyone who shops online will notice that their items will usually arrive in some form of protective packaging, we all take it for granted that this packaging will be readily available. But how many people actually know the origins of bubble wrap?

 

This transparent plastic that gets used to pack fragile items for delivery is amazing. It is a flexible plastic sheeting that is covered in hundreds of little bubbles of air. Sometimes people will sit and relieve their stress by simply popping the bubbles, I know I do.

 

So where do bubble envelopes originate from?

 

It was invented in 1957 by Marc Chavannes and Alfred Fielding. Like so many great inventions, the discovery of bubble wrap was stumbled upon purely by accident, the pair were actually trying to invent plastic wallpaper. They soon realized that their plastic wallpaper was a flop, however all was not lost because they realized that they had invented a wonderful way to protect items being sent through the mail.

 

The pair of inventors soon discovered the many benefits of their bubble wrap, it is very light, water resistant, it won't scratch the precious cargo and most importantly it seemed to be reusable. Since it was first invented there have been many advances in the size, amount etc that is available for a very reasonable price. A person can purchase bubble wrap bags in many different sizes which can also be self sealing as well, so once you have all your items inside it can be sealed and will keep your items safe and sound. The bubble envelopes were one of these advances in bubble wrap.

 

When I was younger my sister and I used to fight over bubble wrap, bubble envelopes, etc; basically anything with bubble wrap on or in it was fair game. My mother would think we were mad, but would split it between us both equally just to stop us bickering. We would both sit for ages quite happily popping the bubbles, I remember sitting for hours popping bubbles and would continue until I made sure each and every bubble had been popped. Even now as an adult, I still cannot figure out what the love of popping bubble wrap is, but I still love to do it.

 

So next time you're planning to send a fragile item to someone and you are a bit concerned about its safety, use some bubble envelopes and you will have complete peace of mind that your items are going to arrive at their final destination unharmed.

 

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