Molded Pulp Insert Materials

What it is

Molded pulp inserts are formed paper-fiber trays or supports used to hold products inside an outer box or shipper.

When to use it

• Bottle, jar, electronics, candle, cosmetics, and kit projects where cavity fit and reduced plastic use matter.
• Projects that need a structured insert rather than loose fill or a flat paperboard divider.
• Packaging systems where the insert and outer box must be sampled together.

Quote and sample inputs

• Product dimensions, weight, and tolerance
• Cavity count and removal access
• Outer box or shipper structure
• Material wording and sample test expectations

Production risks to review

• Poor cavity tolerance can make products hard to load or remove.
• Surface and color expectations need sample review.
• Insert claims must stay tied to project material and documentation checks.

How to use it

• Choose the product structure before locking a finish
• Check whether the finish affects fold, wrap, closure, or window behavior
• Confirm sample type when texture, foil, lamination, or print color is critical