Jiffy Foam Rolls

Jiffy Foam Rolls for Protecting Delicate Items in Transit and Storage

Jiffy foam rolls are a lightweight protective foam wrap used to guard surfaces against scratches, scuffs and abrasion during packing, storage and transit. The foam goes against the product as a first layer, where bubble wrap or void fill would be too coarse or too bulky.

Packaging Express stocks Jiffy premium branded foam rolls in 1mm, 1.5mm, 2.5mm and 4mm thicknesses, in 500mm, 750mm and 1500mm widths, with next day delivery.

What are Jiffy foam rolls?

Jiffy foam rolls are made from closed small cell polyethylene foam. The material is non-corrosive, non-abrasive and acid-free, so it can sit directly against finished surfaces, and the soft face is designed to help reduce the risk of scuffing during handling and transit.

Because the foam is closed cell, it also absorbs a degree of shock while staying very light, which keeps parcel weight and postage costs down. It is flexible enough to wrap around awkward shapes and to interleave between stacked items.

Key specifications

What are Jiffy foam rolls used for?

Shipping and courier dispatch

Wrapped around a product before it goes in the carton, foam rolls give a smooth protective layer that takes the rubbing and vibration of transit. For fragile goods, use foam against the surface and bubble wrap over the top for impact protection.

Storage

Items in storage face a different risk: not impact, but months of contact, dust and movement against whatever is stacked next to them. Foam wrap gives a barrier that stays put.

Glassware, china and ceramics

Commonly used for glassware, crockery and china, both for wrapping individual pieces and for interleaving between stacked plates and bowls.

Furniture and polished surfaces

Veneers, high gloss and polished wood mark easily, and an acid-free foam layer is the usual first step before any heavier wrap goes on.

Electronics

Used for televisions, screens and other electronics, including casings and surfaces that tarnish or scratch easily.

Construction

Outside packaging, the same foam is widely used as a flooring underlay, which is worth knowing if you are ordering for a site rather than a packing bench.

How to choose the right foam roll

Thickness

Thicker foam gives more cushioning and more separation between items. Thinner foam wraps closer to the product and uses less material per item. The four thicknesses cover light surface protection through to heavier padding, and the right one depends on how delicate the surface is and how much handling the item will take.

Roll length falls as thickness rises, which matters when comparing prices:

A 4mm roll is a quarter of the length of a 1mm roll at the same width, so compare cost per metre rather than cost per roll.

Width

Choose a width that wraps the item in one or two turns without trimming waste off every length. The 500mm and 750mm widths suit most parcels and individual pieces. The 1500mm width is for larger items, furniture and anything needing a single sheet across a wide surface.

Bundle quantity

Bundles vary by width: three rolls at 500mm, two at 750mm and single rolls at 1500mm.

Foam wrap vs bubble wrap

Foam is the better choice where surface protection is the priority. Bubble wrap is the better choice where impact is the risk. Many fragile items need both: foam against the surface, bubble wrap over the top.

How to use Jiffy foam rolls for packaging

• Choose a thickness and width to suit the item.
• Cut a length long enough to wrap the item with an overlap.
• Place the item on the foam and wrap it, keeping the foam flat against the surface.
• Overlap the edges so no part of the surface is exposed.
• Secure with packaging tape where needed, taping foam to foam rather than to the product.
• Place the wrapped item in the outer carton.
• Add bubble wrap, packing peanuts or air pillows where impact protection or void fill is needed.

Recycling

Jiffy foam rolls are 100% recyclable. Check local provision before putting polyethylene foam in a kerbside collection, as not every authority accepts it. For a paper-based alternative, corrugated paper rolls do a similar interleaving job and go in with cardboard recycling.

Frequently asked questions

What are Jiffy foam rolls?

A lightweight protective foam wrap made from closed small cell polyethylene foam, used to protect surfaces from scratches, scuffs and abrasion in packing, storage and transit.

What are Jiffy foam rolls used for?

Wrapping and interleaving glassware, china, crockery, mirrors, picture frames, electronics, televisions and furniture. The same foam is also used in construction as a flooring underlay.

What are Jiffy foam rolls made from?

Closed small cell polyethylene foam that is non-corrosive, non-abrasive and acid-free.

Are Jiffy foam rolls acid free?

Yes. The foam is acid-free and non-abrasive, which is why it is used directly against finished and polished surfaces.

What thicknesses and widths are available?

Thicknesses are 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.5mm and 4.0mm, with a stated tolerance of ±15%. Widths are 500mm, 750mm and 1500mm.

What thickness of foam roll should I use?

Thinner foam suits light surface protection and close wrapping. Thicker foam gives more padding and more separation between stacked items. Match it to how delicate the surface is and how much handling the item will take.

Can Jiffy foam rolls protect glassware?

Yes. Glassware, china and crockery are among the most common uses, both for wrapping pieces individually and for interleaving stacked items.

Can Jiffy foam rolls be used for furniture?

Yes. The acid-free, non-abrasive surface suits polished wood, veneers and high gloss finishes, usually as the first layer before a heavier wrap.

What is the difference between foam wrap and bubble wrap?

Foam wrap is a smooth layer that protects against scratching and abrasion. Bubble wrap is air-filled cushioning that absorbs impact. Fragile items often need foam against the surface and bubble wrap over the top.

Are Jiffy foam rolls recyclable?

Yes, they are 100% recyclable, though kerbside collections do not all accept polyethylene foam, so check local provision.

Where can I buy Jiffy foam rolls in the UK?

Packaging Express supplies Jiffy foam rolls UK wide in four thicknesses and three widths, with next day delivery. Orders can be placed online or by phone.

Buy Jiffy foam rolls online

We supply Jiffy premium branded foam rolls across the UK in 1mm, 1.5mm, 2.5mm and 4mm thicknesses and 500mm, 750mm and 1500mm widths. Roll lengths, bundle quantities and part load options are listed on the product page, with next day delivery available.

Still not sure which foam roll you need?

Tell us what you are packing, what the surface is and roughly how many items you wrap in a typical week, and we can point you to the right thickness and width.

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