PE foam cushioning: rolls, sheets, bags and die-cut inserts made to order

What is PE foam?

PE foam, also called EPE (expanded polyethylene) foam, is made from polyethylene resin mixed with a foaming agent and extruded into a foam sheet containing millions of tiny sealed air cells. This structure makes PE foam light, soft, resilient, shock-absorbing and waterproof. It is a familiar cushioning material in cartons of electronics, household goods, wooden furniture, ceramics and engineering parts.

Forms of PE foam HQPAK supplies

PE foam is extruded on dedicated lines and then converted into several forms to suit how you pack your goods:

PE foam form	Characteristics	Use when
PE foam rolls	Thin to medium foam sheet wound on rolls, custom widths	Wrapping around products, wrapping furniture, lining surfaces against scratches
PE foam sheets	Flat sheets cut to size, can be thicker than rolls	Lining carton bases, making dividers, cushioning between layers of goods
PE foam bags	Bags made from foam sheet, glued or sealed opening	Holding individual small products: components, glasses, cosmetics, accessories
Die-cut PE foam	Die-cut to a drawing into trays, corner pieces and inserts that hug the product	Goods with their own shape that must be held firmly in the carton
Laminated PE foam	Several sheets bonded to add thickness; can be laminated with film or aluminium-coated	Heavy goods that need thick cushioning, or an added moisture or heat barrier

PE foam rolls and sheets

PE foam rolls are the quickest and most flexible choice: operators simply pull, cut and wrap around the product. Thin foam protects the surface from scratches; thicker foam cushions impact. PE foam sheets suit cases where you need repeated liners of the same size, so the packing line works consistently and saves material compared with cutting from a roll yourself.

PE foam bags

PE foam bags protect each product individually and stop items rubbing against each other in the same carton. Bags can be made to the size of the product, with a glued or sealed opening, and used with an outer polybag when you need an added barrier against dust and moisture.

Die-cut PE foam cut to your drawing

For machinery, equipment, ceramics or components with a special shape, foam cut to the outline of the product keeps goods from shifting in the carton. HQPAK accepts technical drawings, design files or real product samples to make corner pieces, trays and end inserts, then sends a sample so you can test the packing before the production run.

Advantages of PE foam

• Light: it does not add significant weight to a parcel or to the freight charge.
• Resilient and shock-absorbing: it absorbs force from drops and bumps and returns to shape after being compressed.
• Scratch-resistant and moisture-resistant: the soft surface does not scratch paint or glass, and the closed cells do not absorb water.
• Dust-free, no shedding beads: cleaner than bead foam, a good fit for electronics and garments.
• Easy to process: it can be cut, die-cut, glued, bag-sealed and laminated as needed.
• Reusable: it can be used again for internal circulation of goods between workshops and warehouses.

Choosing PE foam thickness and density

PE foam thickness commonly runs from about 0.5 mm to several tens of millimetres. As a general rule, the heavier and more fragile the goods and the further they travel, the thicker the foam layer you need, or you should move to die-cut inserts. A thin 0.5-1 mm layer mainly prevents scratches; a few millimetres up to over ten millimetres cushions impact. Density (kg/m³) decides how firm the foam is: high density gives a firmer piece that carries more load; low density is softer, gentler and lighter. Do not over-specify thickness for every product. Send the weight, dimensions and how the carton is packed, and HQPAK will advise a level that is enough without waste.

PE foam by industry

Electronics and components

PE foam bags, foam sheets lining trays, and die-cut inserts for circuit boards and devices; anti-static foam on request.

Export goods: household goods, ceramics, glass

Foam rolls wrapped around products, foam bags for glasses and tableware; corner pieces and inserts for fragile goods travelling long distances by container.

FMCG, cosmetics, F&B

Foam bags and sheets that cushion glass bottles and jars, gift sets and cosmetic cartons so goods do not knock together when shipped through distribution channels and e-commerce.

Furniture and wooden goods

PE foam rolls wrapped around painted surfaces and corner protectors for the edges and corners of tables, chairs and cabinets during loading and transport.

Engineering and automotive parts

Die-cut foam and laminated foam to hold heavy parts in place; foam sheets to separate layers of parts in a carton.

Garments and footwear for export

Thin foam sheets to line and hold the shape of products and protect accessories; order together with polybags and paper boxes to complete the packing set. For agricultural produce and fruit, foam netting and liner foam are also used to reduce bruising in transit.

Ordering PE foam in 5 steps

1. Send your request: foam form (roll, sheet, bag or die-cut), thickness, width or size, colour, special requirements and quantity, with photos, drawings or information on the product to be packed.
2. Receive a quotation within 24 hours of full specifications: with advice on thickness and foam form to suit the weight and fragility of the goods.
3. Sample approval: for die-cut foam, HQPAK makes a sample so you can test the packing with the real product.
4. Production, coordinated by HQPAK: foam extrusion, cutting, die-cutting, laminating and bag sealing to the agreed specification, with size and thickness checked.
5. Delivery: across Vietnam, and can be delivered together with labels, bags, boxes and other accessories; export shipment timing is confirmed in the quotation.

Why order PE foam through HQPAK?

Factories often have to deal with three or four separate suppliers for labels, bags, boxes and cushioning foam, each with its own delivery schedule and paperwork. HQPAK brings them together under one point of contact: PE foam arrives with polybags, paper boxes, labels and stickers on the same shipment, in step with your packing line. You send your specifications once, receive a quotation within 24 hours of full specifications, and the foam is cut to size, ready to use without rework.

Serving customers across Vietnam and export orders

HQPAK's office is at 26 Nguyen Quy Tri, Kieu Ky, Gia Lam, Hanoi, where companies looking for protective foam packaging in Hanoi can arrange to see samples in person. HQPAK supplies PE foam to customers across Vietnam and for export orders to international markets: advice on cushioning specifications for export requirements, delivery across Vietnam and coordination with logistics companies. Send your specifications through the quotation request form to receive an exact quotation.

Buy the full set from HQPAK

For electronics, die-cut and anti-static PE foam goes with serial and warranty labels and paper boxes; for export and household goods, foam rolls and corner pieces go with PE polybags printed with warnings and carton labels. See our solutions for electronics and component packaging and export goods packaging.