Void Fill and Cushioning

The right materials to protect your products

If you’re shipping products, whether locally or globally, you need to think about how to preserve and protect your goods with void fill cushioning during travel.

This need for extra materials may feel like an afterthought, but there are many things to consider when selecting a void filler. This is where Summit comes in – we have the technical expertise to help you select the right kind of void fill packaging, and the resources to keep you in constant supply.

What is void fill cushioning?

Packaging fillers such as bubble wrap, crunched paper, or air pillows can be wrapped or placed around fragile items to soften the blow of an external impact. Void fill cushioning materials are also essential for reducing the space a product can shift in its parcel. We can assist you in minimizing shipping costs by optimizing dim weight, without compromising on protection integrity.

Void filler is not one size fits all; tissue paper won’t protect breakable products like air pillows or bubble wrap will. When you work with Summit, we’ll take the time to understand your specific business needs, so we can recommend the perfect void fill packaging option. If we know where and how your products are being shipped, we can determine what level of protection is needed. Our goal is to provide you with a void filler solution that consistently prevents product breakage.

Other packaging variables to consider are:

temperature controls (cold-chain shipping)
anti-static for electronic devices
corrosive inhibiting materials for certain metals

Types of void fill cushioning carried at Summit

Void filler and other package cushioning options are as varied and diverse as the products they protect. We can help you save money, create less waste, and cushion your shipments by matching you with the right, lightweight void fill options. We are continuing to expand our offerings to include more sustainable void filler choices, to meet the needs and values of our customers. We are constantly on the hunt for innovative, environmentally friendly package filler, and we’re excited to see our customers taking advantage of these options.

Some examples of void fill packaging that Summit has to offer:

Dunnage
Bubble wrap
Air pillows
Foam-in-place
Blocking and bracing
Kraft paper
Tissue paper
Recycled and re-usable materials
Compostable materials

Working with Summit

If you’re looking for a packaging materials supplier, Summit is the Pacific Northwest’s premier, just-in-time partner. We supply products “on-demand” so your business can minimize storage overhead costs. Get in touch with a Summit representative, and we’ll take the time to get to know you and your business. We specialize in void fill cushioning and are experts in selecting the right materials that will not only protect your specific products, but integrate smoothly into your production line.

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Common Questions

What is void fill?+

Void fill, or packing filler, is a general term for materials that protect a product, usually during shipping. There are many types of void fill, including bubble wrap, packing peanuts, kraft paper, air pillows, and more. It can be made out of paper, plastic, and increasingly compostable materials. Void filler keeps items from moving around in a box, and reduces the risk of breakage.

What do you fill a shipping box with?+

Depending on the type of product being shipped, packages are often cushioned with void filler. Void fill cushioning can also minimize shipping costs by optimizing dim weight, while never compromising on protection.

Is void fill recyclable?+

It depends on the type of void fill, but many packing fillers offered these days can be recyclable. Summit Packaging carries a variety of recyclable and reusable packaging options, that are suitable for many products. Some paper, plastic, and even packing peanuts can be recycled, and some even composted. We like to find a solution that offers the best product protection and waste reduction.