Shopping for electronics is not the same as how it was 10 years ago. By 2018, 30 percent of computer and electronics sales were made solely through the Internet. As we’ve observed the changing times, we’ve come to notice how the needs and expectations of customers have changed as a response to the newest trends.

With so many customers ordering electronics online, there is a need for cushioning inside packages that protects and insulates sensitive wires and equipment. Packaging foam is a better cushion for electronics than bubble wrap or packing paper because of its unique properties.

There are several different types of packaging foam that can be tailored to your shipping needs. Polyurethane is a softer foam that is resistant to scratching and surface-level forms of damage, which makes it suitable for lighter, sensitive electronics such as flat-screen TVs or cameras. Polyethylene is a stronger foam that is resistant to high impacts and moisture and also acts as a good insulator, which makes it better for larger electronics such as guitar amps.

Both types of foam can also come in anti-static forms, which helps protect your electronics from unwanted electric charges and static that can build up inside your package, damaging your products internally.

Unlike foam, bubble wrap cannot be molded and shaped around a product to make sure it is a perfect fit for that product’s needs. Electronics need a more specialized form of care in their packaging, and packaging foam provides the most versatility. If your electronics packages need some extra care, The Foam Factory might have exactly what you need.