ZigZag Shredded Paper

4mm ZigZag Shredded Paper & Gift Box Filler

Add colour, cushioning and an extra layer of presentation to your packaging with L-PAC’s 4mm ZigZag shredded paper.

Sometimes referred to as shredded paper, crinkle-cut paper, gift box filler, hamper filling, paper void fill or shredded paper packaging, ZigZag paper is a simple way to fill space around products while making the contents of a box or hamper look considerably more presentable.

The narrow 4mm crinkle-cut paper strands create volume when separated and arranged around your products, making ZigZag an excellent choice for gift hampers, ecommerce boxes, postal boxes, gift boxes, subscription boxes and retail packaging.

Each box contains 5kg of ZigZag paper, providing approximately 250 litres of material, making it particularly suited to businesses packing products commercially.

And with 12 colours and mixes available, you can choose a paper filler to complement your products, branding, event or seasonal packaging.

• 4mm Accordion Cut: Precision-cut interlocking shreds expand for maximum volume with minimum material weight.

• Superior Shock Absorption: Holds heavy or delicate items in place, preventing shifting inside shipping cartons.

• Virtually Dust-Free: Clean finish that won’t leave messy fibres on cosmetics, glassware, or gourmet food products.

• 100% Eco-Conscious: Made from sustainably sourced paper; fully recyclable, biodegradable, and plastic-free.

What is ZigZag shredded paper?
ZigZag paper is narrow paper material cut and formed into a decorative crinkled or zigzag shape. When separated and arranged inside a box or tray, the strands create volume around the products. It’s widely used as gift box filler, hamper filling and ecommerce presentation material.

How wide is the ZigZag paper?
Our ZigZag paper is approximately 4mm wide, creating relatively fine strands that can be arranged around products.

How much ZigZag paper is supplied?
Each box contains 5kg of 4mm ZigZag paper, equivalent to approximately 250 litres of material. The bulk format makes it particularly useful for businesses producing ecommerce orders, hampers and gifts in volume.

Is ZigZag paper the same as shredded paper?
The terms are often used interchangeably when customers are searching for packaging. Our ZigZag product has a distinctive crinkled shape rather than simply being straight strips of shredded paper. This gives it its decorative appearance and helps create volume when used within gift packaging.

What is shredded paper used for in packaging?
Decorative shredded paper can be placed underneath and around products to fill empty space and improve presentation. Common applications include ecommerce boxes, gift boxes, hampers, subscription boxes and retail gift packaging.

Is ZigZag paper suitable for hampers?
Yes. It’s particularly well suited to gift and food hamper presentation. Place the paper into the base of your hamper tray, build it up to the required level and then arrange your products within it. Different colours can be chosen to complement the products, occasion or branding.

Is it suitable for bottles?
ZigZag paper can be arranged around bottles to help position them and improve their presentation within a suitable hamper tray or box. For heavier or fragile products, however, decorative shredded paper shouldn’t automatically be considered a substitute for any protective packaging required during transportation.

Can I use ZigZag paper in ecommerce boxes?
Yes. ZigZag paper is a popular option for ecommerce box filling and presentation. It works particularly well with die-cut ecommerce boxes because the customer sees the arranged products and decorative paper as soon as the lid is opened.

Which colour is best for Christmas hampers?
There isn’t just one option. Our Christmas Mix is specifically intended for festive presentation, while Deep Red, Green and Snow White are excellent choices for traditional Christmas colour schemes. Natural Kraft can create a more rustic appearance, while Pearl Ivory is ideal if you’re aiming for something softer or more premium.

Can I mix different colours together?
Yes. Combining colours can be an effective way to create your own branded or seasonal presentation. For example, combine Deep Red and Green for Christmas, Jet Black and Tangerine Orange for Halloween, or mix colours that correspond with your own brand identity.

What packaging works well with ZigZag paper?
ZigZag works particularly well inside corrugated hamper trays, ecommerce boxes, gift boxes and other presentation packaging. It can also be combined with tissue paper, labels, wrapping paper and other decorative packaging to create a more complete presentation.

Why choose 4mm zig-zag shredded paper over standard straight-cut void fill?
The 4mm concertina fold creates an interlocking structure that provides superior springiness and volume. Unlike flat straight-cut paper that settles down during shipping, zig-zag shred holds items firmly in place while adding a luxurious, professional finish to UK gift hampers.

Is L-PAC zig-zag paper shred eco-friendly and recyclable in the UK?
Yes. All L-PAC shredded paper is plastic-free, 100% biodegradable, and fully recyclable through standard UK household paper recycling schemes, offering a sustainable alternative to bubble wrap or loose-fill polystyrene peanuts.

Can UK businesses buy wholesale shredded paper in bulk for seasonal hamper filling?
Absolutely. L-PAC supplies trade and retail clients across the UK with bulk boxes and wholesale quantities of zig-zag shred, ideal for busy e-commerce fulfilment centres and seasonal gift preparation.

Does L-PAC zig-zag paper produce dust that could dirty packaged products?
No. Our paper leaves no residue, ensuring your cosmetics, confectionery, or glass items arrive looking pristine without paper residue.

How much zig-zag shredded paper is needed to fill a standard gift hamper box?
Because the 4mm zig-zag cut expands significantly when teased apart, a little goes a long way. Typically, 50g to 70g provides ample density and protection for a medium-sized gift box or subscription parcel.