Cushion Lock protective wrap

Scotch Brand has rolled out its latest packaging innovation made from 100% recycled paper, Scotch Cushion Lock™ protective wrap.

“A sustainable alternative to plastic cushion wrap,” said the company, “Cushion Lock is an expanding paper wrap that offers nested protection to immobilize packaged items while on the move, no matter how bumpy the transit process may be.”

This wrap expands by up to 60 times its original volume to fill packing boxes efficiently and effectively, eliminating the need for additional packing supplies typically required to secure and stabilize contents, said Scotch.

The product tears by hand and its advanced self-locking technology readily fastens to itself, said the firm, no scissors or tape needed to cut and secure.

Pull the protective wrap from the roll to expand it, wrap it around the item in a 360-degree fashion, tear the paper off the roll by hand, and place the wrapped item into box for nested and protected shipping, moving or storage.

Cushion Lock stores flat on the roll, using up to 80% less storage space compared to traditional plastic cushion wrap.

“In addition, each 1,000-foot roll of Cushion Lock offsets up to nine pounds of plastic compared to traditional cushion wrap solutions, making the product well-positioned said parent company 3M, “to help reach its goal of reducing dependence on virgin fossil-based plastic by 125 million pounds by 2025.”

Upon arrival at its destination, Cushion Lock can be easily recycled in a curbside recycling bin, said the company.

“Plastic bubble has been a trusted shipping solution for decades. We wanted to create a product that replicates the protective and cushioning qualities of plastic bubble while eliminating the need for plastic,” said Mark Copman, 3M president, stationery and office supplies division.

“3M applies science to life, developing innovative solutions for the world’s challenges. In developing Cushion Lock, we set out to reinvent packaging,” said Copman.