Packing supply review

Duck Brand Bubble Cushioning Wrap (small and large bubble)

Keep two bubble sizes if you ship varied items: small bubble conforms around shapes and fills gaps; large bubble is for heavier pieces. Duck's 12 in perforations make portions consistent.

Buy if / skip if

Buy it if

  • You ship anything breakable.

Pros and cons

What stands out

  • Perforated every 12 in
  • Two bubble sizes

Drawbacks

  • Bubble height not on Duck's pages

Specifications

From the sources listed at the end of this review. Speeds are manufacturer claims; “not stated” means the maker doesn’t publish it in the documents we read.

Duck bubble wrap specifications
Dimensions12 in wide; 150 ft (small) or 100 ft (large) per these listings
ClosureNot applicable
MaterialPlastic bubble cushioning
ThicknessLarge: 5/16 in bubbles (listing title); small: not stated
Quantity1 roll
FitPerforated every 12 in (Duck)
Supported usesSmall: conforms around items, fills voids; Large: heavier and odd-shaped items (Duck)
Water resistance (maker's wording)Not stated

Analysis

How much to buy (estimate)

Wrapping a 6 × 6 × 6 in item twice around takes about 4 ft of 12 in wrap. A 150 ft roll covers roughly 35 such items. Assumption: two wraps, 2 in overlap.

Compatibility notes and common mistakes

Duck recommends wrapping bubble side in.

  • Wrapping bubble side out.

Alternatives

Scotch Flex & Seal Shipping Roll (15 in × 20 ft, FS-1520)

Cushioned wrap that also serves as the outer package.

Compare these side by side

Final recommendation

Useful to keep on any packing desk that ships fragile goods.

Sources

Read and checked on September 27, 2026. We cite manufacturer documents first; third-party hosts are labeled.

  1. Duck Small Bubble Cushioning Wrap, 12 in x 60 ft (Duck Brand (Shurtape), manufacturer product page; checked September 27, 2026)
  2. Duck Max Strength Large Bubble Cushioning Wrap, 12 in x 50 ft (Duck Brand (Shurtape), manufacturer product page; checked September 27, 2026)