As more brands prioritize sustainability within their overall mission, the demand for packaging that protects products while also aligning with the eco-conscious values of consumers is growing in demand. From electronics and outdoor goods to cosmetics and household goods, brands must not only ensure their products arrive safely, but also reduce their environmental footprint. Molded fiber packaging checks both packaging boxes.
Custom-fit design. Secure hold.
Whether a product is shipped across town or thousands of miles to another country, it faces shock, vibration, compression and temperature changes. At EnviroPAK, our molded fiber custom packaging is engineered to meet these challenges. The sustainable material can be formed into a custom packaging shape for a structure that is inherently shock-absorbent, making it ideal for cradling fragile or irregularly shaped items.
One of the biggest threats to product integrity during shipping is movement within the packaging. If an item shifts inside, there’s a much higher risk of collision damage or cracking. Molded fiber addresses this problem through custom-fit design. This protection advantage is being evidenced by the second largest retailer in the world (right behind Walmart).
“Amazon reported a 15% reduction in damaged goods after adopting molded fiber gap fillers for electronics and fragile goods.”
PW Consulting, 2025
The shape of the future is today.
Because EnviroPAK molded fiber packaging is formed using a molding tool based on the product’s exact shape, it can wrap precisely around even the most complex forms. And since EnviroPAK’s engineering is so precise, we guarantee your “Tool for Life.” Buy it once, use it forever means you save thousands of dollars over the life of your product. Learn more about our Tool for Life Guarantee
A curved plumbing fixture, a delicate electronics component, an oddly shaped cosmetic bottle, bath products with accessories, kits with glass components, or tools with sharp edges or unique shapes – fiber material can be engineered and molded to hold all these products securely and safely in place.
“Over 55% of electronics packaging utilizes molded fiber for its durability and ability to protect fragile items. Its performance advantages have driven its adoption in industries requiring superior protection.”
Global Growth Insights, 2025
This level of “exact and precise” fit is especially useful for multi-part products that require separation and isolation. Plus, unlike expanded polystyrene (EPS), a plastic that can crack under impact, molded fiber retains its strength and form. It also offers great stacking strength – a critical material characteristic for reducing damage in multi-unit shipments.
Molded fiber trays and inserts engineered by EnviroPAK can include built-in compartments and dividers. Now your product has superior protection that other materials such as corrugate can’t replicate without complex folding assembly that can be unsafe and lead to carpal tunnel syndrome in employees.
A proven history of product protection.
The first U.S. Patent for a fiber “mold” was created in 1903 and was the foundation for the technology behind today’s molded fiber packaging. And while molded fiber was once seen just as a material solution for cartons to protect eggs, it has gone way beyond that initial usage.
In fact, molded fiber has emerged as a highly effective, customizable material packaging solution for protecting a wide range of products. This includes everything from outdoor goods and highly fragile electronics to industrial parts and medical devices. EnviroPAK has engineered solutions to overcome these and countless other packaging challenges for the past 30 years.
The positives of a static neutral material.
EnviroPAK designs, engineers and manufactures molded fiber packaging that provides the ultimate protective barrier and cushioning for even the most fragile products. Your custom designed production prototype is put through real world shock and vibration testing. The results validate that the design meets our standards and those of UPS, FEDEX, Amazon, and ISTA.
Molded fiber also has the benefit of being a static neutral material that is ideal for protecting sensitive electronic components. Unlike other materials, molded fiber does not require treatment with anti-static agents to comply with electronic industry specs.
The impact to your bottom line, and brand.
One of the standout features of molded fiber packaging is its ability to absorb and disperse shock and impact. During transit, products are routinely exposed to vibrations, impacts and drops. The result with other packaging material solutions that are plastic-based, or corrugate, can be products that arrive at their destinations with some form of damage – all due to inadequate protective packaging.
Packaging Digest estimates that as many as 11% of products arrive with some kind of damage, with the average sitting at about 2%. Molded fiber packaging engineered from EnviroPAK provides cushioning properties to help prevent this damage to your products, and your brand image with buyers.
The fiber molding process creates a dense, resilient packaging structure capable of withstanding and diffusing impact forces. This minimizes the chance of product breakage or deformation, even during rough handling.
“Advancements in manufacturing technologies that enhance the strength, appearance, and versatility of molded pulp packaging are broadening its applications across various sectors.”
Global Newswire, 2025
For fragile or high-value products, molded fiber packaging offers a level of protection using a compostable and biodegradable material that is all positive. Plus, it provides the desired out-of-box brand experience consumers expect when shopping.
Think molded fiber packaging for a nestable and stackable solution.
One often-overlooked benefit of molded fiber packaging is its logistical efficiency. Molded fiber trays and inserts are typically designed to be nestable, meaning they can stack inside one another when empty. This feature allows for a space reduction of up to 70% in warehousing and transportation.
By optimizing cube efficiency, companies can ship more units per load, reduce freight costs, and lower damage-related returns – all of which contribute to a smoother and more economical supply chain. It’s a win, win.
The positives of molded fiber packaging from EnviroPAK goes beyond providing a sustainable material solution that is both compostable and biodegradable. We engineer a high-performance, protective packaging solution that provides a shock-absorbing structure, custom-fit design, and structural durability. This makes it a positive choice for protecting products of all sizes, shapes, and fragility levels. With added benefits like stackability and space savings, it’s a smart, cost-effective option for brands looking to reduce damage rates and elevate their shipping processes.
To overcome your product protection challenges, contact EnviroPAK® to learn why molded fiber custom packaging is the positive, sustainable direction for retailers, product brands, consumers, and the environment. Our molded fiber packaging is made from over 3,500 tons of recycled paper yearly. And it’s the ideal sustainable, biodegradable, and compostable solution to protect your products and your brand image with consumers – and it’s Made in the USA.
