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pliable transparent plastic material

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Bubble wrap Square-shaped bubble wrap for house insulation

Bubble wrap is a pliable transparent plastic material commonly used for protecting fragile items during shipping. Known for its cushioning air-filled bubbles, it has also become a cultural icon, celebrated for its satisfying popping sound and alternative uses as a stress-relief tool. Regularly spaced, protruding air-filled hemispheres (bubbles) provide cushioning for fragile items.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “bubble wrap” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.