Abstract: An insulating bubble wrap comprising a metallized polyethylene layer having a first metallized side, a second non-metallized side, and a metal thickness; and a polyethylene bubble film cap layer attached to the metallized polyethylene along the second non-metallized side.

Abstract: A packaging system comprising a panel and a storage device, wherein the panel comprises an insulator and a primary pouch enclosing the insulator. The primary pouch may have a ventilation hole. The storage device is configured to contain the panel in a compressed state. The storage device may be a secondary impermeable pouch, a set of rigid or semi-rigid platforms, or a set of restraint devices. The packaging system may be compressed using a press.

Abstract: A rectangular cushion bag formed from a two-dimensional flat pouch, wherein select portions of the cushion bag comprise a differential rigidity to facilitate transforming the flat pouch into a box-like configuration. The differential rigidity may be created by compromising the bottom corners, strengthening portions of the sealed side edges, weakening portions of the sealed side edges, or any combination thereof. An automated method of creating the cushion bag is also disclosed. In use, the applying a downward force on the bag causes weaker portions of the bag to give way causing the two-dimensional flat pouch to open into a three-dimensional rectangular cushion bag.

Abstract: A packaging system comprising a panel and a storage device, wherein the panel comprises an insulator and a primary pouch enclosing the insulator. The primary pouch may have a ventilation hole. The storage device is configured to contain the panel in a compressed state. The storage device may be a secondary impermeable pouch, a set of rigid or semi-rigid platforms, or a set of restraint devices. The packaging system may be compressed using a press.

Abstract: Improved insulated containers and methods for production and storage are provided. The containers are composed of insulating material and can easily be constructed of a single sheet or a plurality of sheets of insulating material. The containers can be constructed of a flexible insulating material, and if placed inside an outer container, can conform to the contours of the interior surface of the outer container. The containers are thermally insulative and leak-proof, because of the continuous connections that result from the methods of forming the container. The methods of forming the containers also allow for multiple shapes and sizes to be constructed, allowing for placement inside many outer containers that also have varying shapes and sizes. The method of storing the container provides for space efficiency by rolling it into a cylinder.