Foam inserts are a lifesaver for your products!
They fit snugly inside your boxes & keep everything in place.
So nothing gets scratched, banged up, or jostled around.
They make your packaging look neat, professional, & super polished.
From electronics or gifts to cosmetics or oddly shaped items, inserts can be personalised to match your product perfectly.
They’re lightweight, durable, and even eco-friendly if you choose.
Using them means fewer damaged items, happier customers, & a smoother unboxing experience that makes people smile.
Want your products to feel safe, stylish, & premium? Foam packaging inserts do exactly that.
Let’s create the perfect fit for your items and wow your customers every single time!
Are Custom Foam Inserts Worth the Investment for Your Business?
Wondering if custom foam inserts are best for your business or not? The answer is yes!
Because inserts shield your products during shipping and handling.
Offers a professional or clean appearance to customers.
This improves customers' unboxing experience.
Suit different items, such as sensitive electronics, special gift items, or products with unique shapes.
Foam packaging inserts provide lightweight protection, reduce environmental impact, and enhance your brand’s first impression.
This will help to grab attention and attract customers to your brand.
Also, it helps your company to succeed through its positive effects.
Foam Packaging Inserts Vs Paper Or Bubble Wrap
Foam packaging inserts hold your products firmly in place to prevent them from moving.
They are perfectly cut to stop items from shifting or moving during shipping.
Also, they provide cushioning against effects and damage.
Plus, they are tough and can be reused easily.
They offer a good-quality or well-arranged look for your packaging.
On the other hand, bubble wrap is soft, but items can slide over and knock into each other.
It can tear or burst, and it does not have a professional look.
Foam helps to support items excellently and adds a luxury feel to unboxing.
Bubble wrap will offer some basic protection, but foam is best for both performance and look.
It will make customers happy or satisfied.
Features That Keep Products Safe and Secure
More than just product protection, the box inserts provide a clean look, an elevated feel, and a safe delivery.
Discover its unique benefits below:
Ensures Product Safety
Foam package inserts create a firm or proper fit for products.
This prevents unwanted scratches, bumps, or movements inside the box.
They stop breakable or uneven items from being damaged during transit, storage, or handling.
It gives these inserts a stable place in the packaging.
Fits Any Shape
Products of any shape, size, or dimension will fit perfectly in the foam packaging inserts.
Foam is completely personalisable to provide an accurately fitted space or unique compartments for all your items.
The fitting of your custom-designed inserts will look organised and offer an aesthetic look.
Absorbs Shock
Foam protects your products by absorbing shock when items are dropped or bumped during transport or storage.
This lowers the risk of breakages and damaging electronic gadgets and delicate items like glass.
It ensures items reach their destination safely and undamaged.
Lightweight and Practical
They are lightweight. So there is no increased cost to your delivery charges, nor are the boxes bulkier than required.
This gives an affordable, weightless, or safe method to package items.
Enhances Product Presentation
Neat or good presentations make products look expensive. They also create a luxury feel.
This improves customer satisfaction, encourages positive reviews, and ensures repeat business that your customer will not forget soon.
Discover The Right Foam Inserts For Boxes For Every Product
Foam inserts for boxes not just provide protection, but also help organise, secure, or enhance your packaging.
See the common types below or determine what works best for your products:
Polyethene (PE) Inserts
This is a strong and lightweight foam insert. PE foam protects or holds heavy or fragile products extra securely.
Also, it resists water and can withstand extensive wear or tear.
It maintains the safety of products in shipping. Ideal for heavy or sturdy products such as electronics or tools.
Polyurethane (PU) Inserts
This type of foam is soft, flexible, and easily moulded.
PU foam is best for fragile items such as glassware, cosmetics, and electronic gadgets.
It offers optimal shock absorption and stops scratching.
Also, it holds the products firmly and safely inside the packaging.
Great for custom packaging!
EVA Inserts
With both flexibility and durability, Eva foam can withstand shock, moisture, and temperature change.
This can be precisely cut to fit and display both delicate items and valuable products.
Moulded Inserts
Moulded inserts are cut precisely to fit into the item they contain.
These inserts hold items firmly and reduce assembly time while maintaining a high-quality finish.
These are great for a large production run or a higher-end packaging order.
Custom Die-Cut Inserts
Custom die-cut inserts are perfectly cut to fit items of any shape and number.
As well as a variety of multi-item or gift boxes, while maintaining the safety of the product inside.
Custom-cut inserts create both functional and aesthetic packaging.
Thickness & Density Adjustments
Foam comes in all sorts of different thicknesses and densities.
If you choose a different thickness/density, you can "adjust" the level of protection for your specific products.
Options for choosing different foam thicknesses & densities are available below:
Thickness Levels
5-10mm
Best suited to small and lightweight products such as electronics, cosmetics, or jewellery.
Used when padding and buffering are needed without adding too much size to the package.
10-20mm
Suitable for medium-weight items such as tools, electronics, or bottles where shock absorption is needed, combined with adequate rigidity.
20-50mm
Used for heavier or larger items such as electronics, musical instruments, or laptops. This helps prevent impact damage.
50mm
Best for extremely heavy and large, and delicate items such as high-end tools, large components of machinery, and instruments.
Density Levels
Soft Foam (10-20kg/m³)
Offer the necessary padding and absorption for sensitive items to avoid slight impact damage.
Firm Foam (20-40kg/m³)
Best for an item that is not sensitive. However, it does not require the highest firmness.
Items such as electronics, cosmetics, & giftware.
Firm Foam (40-80kg/m³)
Suitable for larger, more rigid items.
Such as industrial tools, where items are less sensitive & more likely to withstand potential hard knocks during transit.
Transform Your Boxes with Colourful Inserts
Foam is not just limited to grey and white.
You can select from colours that complement your brand colours, packaging, and the product.
The common foam colours include black, white, grey, red, blue, green, yellow, pink, or your custom brand colours.
Coloured inserts not only look attractive, but they also make the products easy to spot, creating a luxury look.
You can select a colour based on the product's type.
For example, back inserts for luxury electronics boxes, white inserts for beauty & cosmetic packaging.
Also, the bright colours for toy, gift, and kit packaging.
It is one easy method that makes packaging look more trendy and on-brand.
Get Yours Today at Plus Printers UK
Worried that your items might be damaged during shipping, or your customers will not be happy with messy packaging?
With Plus Printers UK, every product reaches the end customer safely and in a professional manner.
Our custom foam inserts will fit your products perfectly, no matter the shape.
Offers the products a professional look and protects them against damage if they're fragile or uniquely shaped.
Ensuring you don't just ship the products but deliver a premium unboxing experience.
Our Services:
- Customised to any shape or size for your products
- Fast delivery time, with a rapid turnaround
- 24/7 support to answer any of your queries
- Low prices without compromising on the quality
So, why wait? Place your order today and let us know your order requirements!
