Honeycomb paperboard cushioning: where it can replace foam, and where it cannot
Honeycomb paperboard is one of the few paper-based structures that can stand in for EPS and PE foam in industrial cushioning. It is strong in planar compression but limited under point loads, humidity, and repeated impact. This guide outlines where honeycomb works as a foam alternative in 2026, and where exporters should still use other paper-based solutions.