Void Fill
1/4 in x 24 in x 85 ft Polyethylene Air Foam Dispenser Roll
PN: FD1424
1/8 in x 24 in x 175 ft Polyethylene Air Foam Dispenser Roll
PN: FD1824
1/16 Inch x 24 Inch x 350 Feet Polyethylene Air Foam Dispenser
PN: FD11624
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Overview
Void fill is the material that occupies empty space in a box so contents cannot shift in transit. This collection carries the working formats: kraft paper and newsprint rolls, packing peanuts, air foam rolls and pouches, bubble, tissue, cellulose wadding, and shredded paper fill, in rolls, cases, and cubic-foot bags. If you are choosing a format for the first time, the types of void fill guide compares paper, peanuts, air pillows, and bubble before you commit to a case quantity.
Match the fill to the job
| Type | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Kraft paper | General block-and-brace fill; recyclable and easy to standardize. The 18 in x 1200 ft 30 lb recycled kraft roll is the baseline format. | Takes packer time to crumple; settles under very heavy items. |
| Packing peanuts | Fast fill around irregular shapes; corn starch biodegradable and anti-static versions exist for eco and electronics use. | Items can migrate through loose fill; messy on the receiving end. |
| Air foam rolls | Light surface protection plus fill; the 1/8 in x 24 in x 350 ft perforated roll tears off in clean sheets. | Thin foam cushions scuffs, not drops; layer it for fragile loads. |
| Inflatable air bags | Filling large voids without paying to ship the fill; Fill-Air cushioning bags arrive flat and inflate at the station. | Needs an inflator; punctures kill the protection entirely. |
| Bubble pouches | Wrapping and filling in one step for small fragile items, like the 8x11 in self-seal pouches with 5/16 in bubble. | Higher cost per void filled than paper or peanuts. |
| Tissue and shredded paper | Presentation-grade fill for retail and gift orders, like gift-grade tissue sheets and fine kraft shredded fill. | Looks matter more than crush protection here. |
Use less of it
The cheapest void fill is the void you never create. Right-sizing the box does more for damage rates and cost than upgrading the fill inside an oversized one; multi-depth cartons and honest box math shrink the void before you fill it. Start with how to calculate how many boxes you need, then compare fill types head to head in the void fill showdown and the packing peanuts guide.
Freight is part of the price
Void fill is the most freight-exposed category in packaging because you are largely buying air: peanuts and foam rolls are nearly all cube, so freight on a small order can rival the product price. We say that plainly because almost nobody else will. Favor formats that ship dense and expand at the station, order case and cubic-foot quantities, and put fill on the same order as your boxes. The cube math by category is in the packaging cost and cube index.
Related collections and guides
- Loose fill and air pillows
- Bubble wrap and foam and cushioning when protection matters more than filling space
- Kraft paper and newsprint for paper-first packing stations
- Foam packaging for molded and sheet foam
- Packaging calculators and tools
Buying path
Buy Void Fill by the specs that change the order
Use filters, product titles, and product pages to compare size, material, pack count, case quantity, and fit before ordering.
Use filters and product titles to narrow by the specs that affect fit.
Open the product page before ordering a case so you can check quantity, unit, and limits.
Save the SKU or product link for repeat purchasing and support questions.
For pallet, recurring, or mixed-SKU needs, send support the details before placing a large order.
What to check first
- Size or dimensions
- Material or construction
- Case quantity or pack count
- Shipping unit and reorder need