Molded Pulp Layer Trays for Ceramic Tableware: Stacking Plates and Bowls Without Contact

Ceramic tableware ships in stacks, and the pieces chip wherever glaze meets glaze. Molded pulp layer trays sit between every piece, holding each plate or bowl in its own recess so rims and bases never touch — and the fiber cushions the stack against the drop shocks that crack ceramics in parcel transit.

The Scenario: Ceramics that must not touch

Tableware shipping faces three challenges:

Pain Points

• Plates and bowls chip wherever stacked pieces contact during vibration and handling;
• Edge-to-edge stacks transfer shock from the outer box straight through the stack;
• Tableware brands need cushioning that also reads as premium, not foam.

The Solution: Three tableware solutions

Three tray features protect stacked ceramics:

1. Piece-by-piece recesses A recessed pocket for each plate or bowl keeps rims and bases fully separated.

2. Shock-isolating layers Fiber layers absorb and spread drop energy instead of transmitting it through the stack (ASTM D4169 transit practice).

3. Stacking geometry Tray stacking ribs align layers so tall stacks stay stable in the carton.

The Result: Chip-free stacks

Ceramic pieces arrive chip-free, separated by fiber layers that absorb transit shocks.