Bubble wrap was originally wallpaper: Interesting Facts!

In 1957, two inventors, Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes attempted to create a 3D wallpaper.

Unfortunately, the wallpaper was a failure but shortly after they realized that it was useful for packing delicate items for shipping!

The success and popularity of bubble wrap as a packing material has gotten so large that the last Monday of every January is dubbed “Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day”.

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