January 27 - National Bubble Wrap Day

Happy National Bubble Wrap Day! Also known as National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, the last Monday in January recognizes a fascinating piece of invention.

  

Today, the primary purpose of bubble wrap is to protect fragile items either in shipping or storage. Of course, people also take enjoyment from popping the bubbles in bubble wrap as well.

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However, when two American engineers created bubble wrap, the use as packaging didn’t pop into their minds right away. Marc Chavannes and Alfred Fielding first sealed two shower curtains together in 1956 in the town of Hawthorne, New Jersey.

  

This technique created a smattering of air bubbles. The two engineers initially thought their creation would make a great wallpaper!  However, sales for the wallpaper never materialized. So, Chavannes and Fielding moved to sell the product as greenhouse insulation.

Founded in 1960, the product was originally named Air Cap and produced by the American packaging company Sealed Air Corporation. In 1961, the product evolved into the bubble wrap we know today when it protected IBM’s 1401 computer when it started shipping. Sealed Air Corporation trademarked bubble wrap and has been filling shipping needs ever since.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Wrap up something in bubble wrap. Find an old piece and have some fun popping the bubbles. Another way to enjoy the day is by reading Poke-A-Dot books. Inspired by Bubble Wrap, these books allow you to pop the bubbles over and over while reading a story to your child, too!

Use #BubbleWrapDay when posting on Social Media. 

Educators, visit the National Day Calendar Classroom for projects and lessons designed to #CelebrateEveryDay.

HISTORY

In 2001, American Operations Director & Host of High Octane Jim Webster of Spirit 95.1-WVNI FM radio in Bloomington, Indiana created National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day.

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DATES 
January 25, 2021 
January 24, 2022 
January 30, 2023 
January 29, 2024 
January 27, 2025 
January 26, 2026 
January 25, 2027 
January 31, 2028 
January 29, 2029

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