Why choose PE foam?
Compared to traditional packaging materials, PE foam offers a unique combination of weight, durability and reusability. Unlike paper-based inserts, it absorbs repeated impact without losing its protective shape. Unlike rigid foams, it bends with the product instead of cracking under pressure. And unlike bubble wrap alone, polyethylene foam holds up under stacking, vibration and long-haul transport.
For B2B packaging buyers, that translates into fewer transport damages, fewer customer claims, and lower packaging weight per protected unit. Combined with our recycling programme – post-industrial PE foam reprocessed into new PE granulates – it is also a measurable step toward circular packaging targets.
Properties:
100% recyclable
Fully recyclable foam. Collected, reprocessed into PE granulates and reused in new products.
Shock-resistant and absorbent
Closed cell structure absorbs impact and vibration. Ideal as shock absorbing foam for transit.
Practical and easy to use thanks to its flexibility
Cuts cleanly to any size, with optional tear-off perforation for fast, waste-free packaging operations.
Suitable for food applications (on request)
Food-grade PE foam available on request. Non-toxic and moisture resistant for direct contact use.
Light and economical
Lightweight packaging foam reduces transport weight and total packaging cost per protected unit.
Non-toxic
Non toxic foam, odour-free and safe for contact with sensitive electronics, food and medical equipment.
Our product range, adapted to your needs
Abriso Jiffy supplies PE foam in five customisable formats. Each format can be configured with antistatic, fire retardant, perforation, lamination or self-adhesive options to match your packaging or insulation use case.
Additional services and customisation:
1. Define your needs
2. We customise it for you
(laminate, snake special form)
3. We deliver on time
– Don’t worry, we do it all
Order foam samples
Product customisation:

Laminate

Adhesive products

Cardboard
sheets with foam

Separators
Sustainable by design — circular PE foam
Our PE foam is engineered for a closed-loop lifecycle. Post-industrial polyethylene foam offcuts are collected, granulated and reprocessed into new PE granulates which then re-enter the extrusion line as raw material for the next generation of foam products. The result: less landfill, fewer virgin-material inputs and a measurable contribution to your circular packaging targets.
This recycling programme underpins our Renew foams range: protective packaging built on certified recycled content, without compromising performance. PE foam is also a recyclable foam at end-of-life, supporting take-back schemes and helping B2B buyers report progress on packaging waste reduction.
Customise your PE foam
Special objects need special protection. Die-cutting allows us to deliver PE foam sheets and laminates tailored to the exact shape and size of your product, a common request for high-value electronics, instruments and art-handling cases. We also offer multi-layer laminations, adhesive backings and integrated foam profiles for more complex requirements.
When standard PE foam isn’t enough, our engineered technical foam solutions deliver precision-cut inserts with custom densities, hardness profiles and finishes purpose-built for industrial and automotive applications.
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Frequently asked questions about PE foam
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PE foam is an extruded closed cell polyethylene foam used as a lightweight, shock absorbing protective packaging material. Also called polyethylene foam or expanded polyethylene foam (EPE), it is recyclable, non-toxic and available in custom densities and thicknesses, including antistatic pink foam and fire retardant (B2) versions.
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PE foam is a solid closed cell polyethylene foam, while bubble wrap uses air-filled bubbles between two plastic films. PE foam offers higher abrasion resistance, custom thicknesses and structural support; bubble wrap is lighter and more economical for void-fill. The two materials are often laminated together (see our foam laminates) for combined protection.
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Yes. PE foam is 100% recyclable. Abriso Jiffy operates a take-back programme that reprocesses post-industrial PE foam waste into new PE granulates, which are then extruded into new foam products. This closed-loop recycling supports circular packaging goals and reduces landfill impact.
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Our PE foam rolls are available from 0.8 mm to 20 mm thickness, with widths up to 2.5 m and densities up to 70 kg/m³. Foam sheets, foam bags, foam laminates and AbriProfiPads® are custom-made to your specifications. Talk to our packaging experts to define the right combination for your application.
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Yes. Food-grade PE foam is available on request. The closed cell, non-toxic, moisture resistant structure makes it suitable for food intermediate layers, trays and protective packaging of glass containers. Specific food-contact certification is provided per project. Talk to our team for the right specification.
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Antistatic pink foam is a PE foam variant treated to dissipate electrostatic charges. The pink colour is the industry-standard visual identifier. It protects PCBs, electronic components, drones and other ESD-sensitive equipment from electrostatic damage during transport, storage and assembly, making it the go-to packaging for electronics manufacturers.
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Fire retardant PE foam is a polyethylene foam treated to meet the B2 fire-resistance classification (DIN 4102-1). It is required in construction, automotive interiors, public-area packaging and other applications where flammability standards apply. Available across our foam rolls, foam sheets and foam laminates ranges, in different thicknesses and densities.

