Foam-board
- 1 or 2 sided foam lined solidboard
- Available in shades of white, brown and grey
- Thicknesses: approx. 2.5mm & 5.0mm
- Description: Foam-board offers non-scratch surfaces, therefore is used mainly in packaging of fragile goods (eg as interlocking dividers for glasses)
What is Foam Board?
Foam Board is a lightweight solid board with a foam lining on one or both sides.
From a packaging angle, it is used when products need cushioning, surface protection, and added separation inside a pack.
It is especially useful for fragile goods where a softer, non-scratch surface helps reduce the risk of marking during handling, storage, or transport.
Key Benefits and Performance
Foam Board is chosen for protective packaging where lightweight cushioning and clean separation are needed.
The foam-lined surface helps protect delicate products from scratches, knocks, and surface contact, while the solid board gives structure to the pack.
- One-sided or two-sided foam lining depending on the level of surface protection required.
- Available in white, brown, and grey shades for different packaging styles and internal pack layouts.
- Approximate thicknesses of 2.5mm and 5.0mm for lightweight protection and stronger separation.
- Non-scratch surface for fragile, polished, painted, or delicate products.
- Good cushioning performance for reducing product movement and surface damage.
- Suitable for conversion into inserts, dividers, pads, and protective layers.
Common Uses and Limitations
Foam Board is commonly used in protective packaging for fragile goods, glassware, ceramics, polished items, display products, components, and products that need clean separation inside a box.
It works well as interlocking dividers, lining pads, layer pads, and internal protection where standard cardboard may feel too hard against the product surface.
- Fragile goods packaging
- Glassware dividers
- Interlocking packaging inserts
- Protective layer pads
- Box lining and cushioning
- Surface protection for delicate goods
- Internal product separation
Foam Board should be matched to the product weight, box design, and expected handling conditions before use.
It may not be the best choice for wet, oily, high-heat, or heavy-duty compression applications unless the full packaging specification has been checked.
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