When there’s space between your product and the walls of a box, something needs to fill it. Paper and void fill solutions prevent goods from shifting in transit, absorb impact, and keep your packaging looking professional — all without the environmental concerns associated with plastic alternatives. APS stocks a range to suit everything from high-volume e-commerce despatch to careful single-item packing.
Kraft paper is one of the most adaptable void fill materials available. It can be scrunched and packed around a product to cushion and stabilise it, wrapped around items to protect surfaces from abrasion, or used to line a box base before packing. Its natural strength comes from unbleached wood pulp fibres, giving good tear resistance relative to its weight. Kraft paper is fully recyclable alongside cardboard and — used in place of plastic alternatives — aligns with most businesses’ sustainability goals.
Honeycomb paper void fill is made from layers of kraft paper formed into a hexagonal cell structure. When pulled from its roll or dispenser, it expands to create a strong, three-dimensional cushioning layer. Honeycomb paper provides significantly better shock absorption than flat crumpled paper, making it suited to fragile items including glassware, ceramics, bottles, and decorative goods. It also stores compactly as a flat roll — an important advantage for warehouses managing limited packing space.
Shredded paper strips and paper pellets offer good void-fill performance with a neat, premium appearance — particularly valued by retail brands, subscription boxes, and gift shippers where unboxing experience matters. Paper pellets fill gaps and prevent movement like foam peanuts, but are biodegradable and recyclable.
APS stocks a range of paper and void fill solutions at our South West distribution centre, with fast despatch to customers across Devon, Cornwall, and the wider UK. Bundle paper void fill alongside boxes, tape, and protective materials in a single consolidated order — one supplier, one delivery, less administration. Call us on 01237 423772 to discuss your requirements.
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Kraft paper is flat sheet material that’s scrunched or folded by hand to create cushioning. Honeycomb paper has a pre-formed cellular structure that expands as you pull it, providing greater structural support and better shock absorption — particularly valuable for fragile or heavy items.
Paper void fill is easier to recycle, less messy to use, and more aligned with current sustainability expectations. Modern paper formats — particularly honeycomb paper and paper pellets — offer comparable or superior protection for most standard applications.
Yes — all our paper void fill products are recyclable alongside standard cardboard packaging. There’s no need to separate materials before disposal, making them a genuinely convenient eco-friendly alternative.
This depends on box dimensions and how the product sits within it. Larger items with small gaps need less fill than small products in large boxes. Our team can help you estimate usage and identify the most cost-effective quantity to order.
Single, double and triple wall corrugated boxes.
Bubble wrap and foam rolls for surface protection.
Eco-friendly, recyclable and biodegradable options.
PP, PVC, kraft, and specialist packaging tapes.
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