What was bubble wrap invented for?

Gave my kid some bubble wrap and it turns out some asshole invented bubble wrap that doesn't fucking pop. : r/mildlyinfuriating

Neos on X: Over the coming weeks, we'll be recognising pioneers of #inventions that protect the things we value. Popping up first is Fielding and Chavannes who invented bubble wrap in 1957.

Bubble Wrap Was Originally Supposed to be Wallpaper

What was bubble wrap invented for?

The Fact Site — Bubble wrap was initially invented to be

New Metallic Bubble Wrap Out-Pops Plastic

Did You Know? Bubble Wrap was Invented in 1957 as 3D Wallpaper That Failed to Sell - Core77

Bubble Wrap – World's favorite packaging material

Bubble Wrap®: A Poppin' History - The Packaging Company

EKM on X: Did you know bubble wrap was supposed be wallpaper? 🤔 The idea failed but the bubble wrap market is now worth billions 💷 don't give up at the first

Rosenberger Wins Bubble Wrap Young Inventor Grand Prize, January 29, 2007, The O&P EDGE

The Accidental Invention of Bubble Wrap « American View

The History of Bubble Wrap