Plastic-Free Void Fill: Wholesale Kraft Paper and Honeycomb Wrap for UK, Irish, Australian and Canadian Shops

Searches for honeycomb void fill, kraft void-fill paper, wholesale packing paper and plastic-free packaging come from small brands in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and Canada who want to cut plastic from their parcels without raising their damage rate. Paper can do it, but only if you use the right paper for the job. This guide shows which one, and what it costs.

Two papers, two jobs

• Kraft void-fill paper is plain kraft, 70 gsm, in a bulk roll. You crumple it into empty space so the product cannot move. It is the cheapest way to fill a box.
• Honeycomb paper wrap is die-cut kraft, 80 gsm before expansion. It opens into a honeycomb lattice that grips the product, so it replaces bubble wrap for many items.

Prices

Both are sold by length and the prices are in US dollars, excluding freight. Honeycomb comes on 250 m rolls 500 mm wide, so the minimum of 3,000 m is twelve rolls. At $0.171 a metre that is about 34 cents per square metre (0.171 ÷ 0.5), against 54 to 64 cents for bubble wrap rolls. Void-fill paper is cheaper again per parcel, because you use a handful, not a layer.

What each paper protects

• Void fill stops movement. It does not cushion a drop, so it suits sturdy items in a correctly sized box.
• Honeycomb cushions and grips, which suits glass, ceramics, candles and cosmetics. Wrap, tuck, and test with your own drop test.

A tight box beats a lot of paper. If your box is too large, you pay twice, once for fill and once for freight, and our box size finder and dimensional weight calculator show how much. For breakable products, see our guide to packaging ceramics and pottery.

Recycling and claims

Clean kraft paper goes into paper recycling in most places, but schemes differ between councils and countries, so check locally before printing a recycling instruction on your parcel. We do not make an environmental claim beyond the specification, and we advise you to keep any claim you print specific and provable.

Buying for the UK, Ireland, Australia and Canada

Paper is bulky for its weight, so freight is calculated from volume and quoted for your address with the goods. Origin is confirmed before you pay, and duty and tax are for the recipient unless the quotation says otherwise. See our UK, Australia and Canada pages.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the minimum orders?

7,000 m for kraft void-fill paper and 3,000 m for honeycomb paper wrap, each worth at least $500.

Does honeycomb paper replace bubble wrap completely?

For many products, yes. For very fragile or heavy items, test it on your own goods first.

How is the paper supplied?

Honeycomb is on 250 m rolls, 500 mm wide, and both papers are sold by the metre.

How do I pay?

By bank transfer or USDT, against a proforma invoice.