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Poly Foam for Non-Abrasive Surface Protection

Some products are not damaged by impact so much as by contact. A polished benchtop, a painted panel, a glass sheet or a powder-coated frame arrives scratched not because it was dropped, but because it rubbed against another surface in transit. Poly foam is the material that prevents that. It is a soft, non-abrasive polyethylene foam that wraps and interleaves finished goods so surfaces stay unmarked through handling, stacking and freight.

Premium Packaging supplies poly foam on rolls in a range of thicknesses, delivered in bulk Australia-wide from our Sydney base to manufacturers, furniture and glass suppliers, cabinetmakers and dispatch operations.

Specifications

Our poly foam is lightweight closed-cell polyethylene foam, non-abrasive against finished surfaces, water-resistant and with useful thermal insulating properties. It is supplied on 1200mm-wide rolls, with roll length varying by thickness.

• Width: 1200mm across all rolls.
• Thicknesses: 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm and 8mm, so protection can be matched to the risk.
• Roll lengths: longer runs on the thinner foam (up to 500m on 1mm) down to 50m on the 8mm roll.
• Material: polyethylene foam, lightweight, non-abrasive, water-resistant and thermally insulating.

Why Businesses Use Poly Foam

• Protects finished surfaces. The foam is non-abrasive, so it guards polished, painted, coated and glass surfaces against scratching and scuffing that other materials can cause.
• Interleaves stacked goods. A layer of foam between stacked items keeps them separated and protected during storage and transport.
• Lightweight. Low-density foam adds protection without adding meaningful freight weight or cost.
• Water-resistant and insulating. The closed-cell structure resists moisture and provides a degree of thermal insulation for sensitive goods.
• Reduces damage and returns. Preventing surface marking cuts rejects, re-work and replacement costs on finished product.

Where Poly Foam Is Used

• Furniture and joinery, protecting finished timber, laminate and painted surfaces
• Glass, mirror and splashback suppliers, interleaving and wrapping sheets against scratching
• Whitegoods and appliances, protecting panels and finishes in transit
• Cabinetry and benchtops, wrapping edges and faces during dispatch and installation delivery
• Electronics and components, providing a soft, clean layer around sensitive items

Poly Foam or Bubble Wrap?

The two do different jobs. Poly foam is for surface protection, a thin, non-abrasive layer that stops scratching and marking on finished goods. Bubble wrap is for impact protection, cushioning products against knocks and drops. Many operations use both, foam against the surface and bubble wrap around it for impact. Where you want both functions in one material, foam laminated bubble wrap combines a foam face with bubble cushioning.

Choosing the Right Thickness

Thinner foam at 1mm and 2mm suits interleaving and light surface protection where the main risk is scratching. 3mm and 4mm give more protection for edges, corners and heavier handling. The 8mm foam adds genuine cushioning for items that need both surface and light impact protection. Match the thickness to how the goods are handled and stacked, and our team can recommend a specification for your products.

Part of Your Wider Packaging Supply

Poly foam sits within the full protective packaging range alongside bubble wrap, void fill and laminated films. Sourcing it with the cartons and crates it lines keeps supply consistent and compatibility predictable, from one supplier with Australia-wide delivery.

Order Poly Foam for Your Business

Choose the thickness and roll length that suit your products and handling, and set poly foam up as a recurring line so supply keeps pace with production. If you are not sure which thickness suits your goods, our packaging specialists can recommend the right specification and arrange bulk or repeat supply.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is poly foam used for?

Poly foam is a non-abrasive polyethylene foam used to protect finished surfaces from scratching, interleave stacked goods, and provide light cushioning. It is common in furniture, glass, appliance and electronics packing.

What is the difference between poly foam and bubble wrap?

Poly foam protects surfaces from scratching and marking with a thin non-abrasive layer, while bubble wrap cushions against impact. Many packs use both, foam against the surface and bubble wrap for impact protection.

What thickness poly foam do I need?

1mm and 2mm suit interleaving and light surface protection, 3mm and 4mm suit edges and heavier handling, and 8mm adds cushioning as well as surface protection. Match the thickness to how the goods are handled.

What sizes does poly foam come in?

Our poly foam is 1200mm wide in thicknesses of 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm and 8mm, on rolls from 50m up to 500m depending on thickness. Bulk and recurring supply is available.

Is poly foam water-resistant?

Yes. The closed-cell polyethylene foam is water-resistant and provides a degree of thermal insulation, which suits protecting moisture-sensitive and finished goods in storage and transit.