protectivepackaging

noun
UK /prəˈtɛktɪv ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/
US /prəˈtɛktɪv ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/

Special wrapping that keeps things safe from getting hurt or broken.

The glass cups arrived safely because they were packed in protective packaging.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Materials like foam or air pillows used inside a box to stop items from moving around.

The workers filled the box with protective packaging so the vase would not shift.

3. A design approach that makes a product's outer layer shield it from damage during transport.

The company redesigned its protective packaging to reduce breakage during delivery.

4. Barrier packaging that guards goods from moisture, light, or dirt.

The electronics were sealed in protective packaging to keep out damp air.