Interleaving Paper is a common packaging auxiliary material term in international trade, referring to thin paper placed between goods, between layers, or between products and packaging, used for moisture-proofing, anti-scratching, anti-blocking, cushioning, and isolation. It is commonly used in the transport packaging of glass, metal sheets, plastic sheets, rubber, precision instruments, furniture, tiles, and other products. Usage scenarios include: preventing goods from rubbing against each other in container transport; avoiding surface damage when coils or sheets are stacked; filling gaps between fragile items. Notes: The material of interleaving paper should be selected according to the characteristics of the goods (such as anti-rust paper, kraft paper, wax paper, release paper, etc.), and environmental requirements should be considered (such as whether it is recyclable, whether it contains fluorescent agents); if the customer has special requirements (such as sulfur-free, chlorine-free), they must be clearly specified in the contract. Difference from 'Partition': Interleaving paper is usually in thin sheet form, mainly serving isolation and cushioning functions, while partitions are mostly hard materials used for separation and support. Difference from 'Dunnage': Dunnage is used for fixing and supporting, while interleaving paper focuses more on surface protection and isolation.
📝 Examples
1. Please ensure that acid-free interleaving paper is used between each piece of glass to prevent scratches and mildew during transportation. (Note: In glass export contracts, the customer specifies the type of interleaving paper to protect the product surface.)
2. We recommend placing anti-rust interleaving paper between metal sheets and marking 'Moisture-Proof' on the outer box to meet sea freight requirements. (Note: For metal product exports, interleaving paper serves both anti-rust and cushioning functions as part of the packaging solution.)
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