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Food-safe paper cushion pads for chocolate and date boxes.

Paper Cushion Pads for Chocolate Boxes & Biscuit Tins

High-performance 3-9 ply pads tailored for luxury chocolates and biscuits.

  • 20+ Years Experience

  • FDA Certified

  • Custom Solutions

Why Paper Cushion Pads?

Paper cushion pads (also known as chocolate cushion pads, biscuit tin pads or ballotin cushion pads) are greaseproof protective liners. Their multi-ply glassine construction absorbs shock and prevents oil stains, ensuring truffles, butter cookies and sticky dates arrive in pristine condition.

Multi-Ply Cushion Pad Applications

Chocolate box

Superior shock absorption for chocolate boxes. Our multi-ply paper cushion pads protect delicate pralines and truffles from breakage during transit.

Cookie & Biscuit Tins

Perfect for metal tins. Prevents breakage for Danish butter cookies. The greaseproof glassine surface keeps the tin clean and premium.

Confectionery & Sweets

Protect traditional sweets and confectionery. Our greaseproof pads prevent moisture damage and keep sugar coatings intact in assorted boxes.

Date Boxes

Ideal for sticky dates. Our glassine cushion pads prevent dates from sticking to the lid, ensuring a premium unboxing experience for UAE and Middle East markets

How Paper Cushion Pads Protect Your Products

The multi-ply structure of our embossed cushion pads provides superior shock absorption for breakable products during transit. The engineered embossed pattern creates air pockets that effectively cushion delicate chocolates, ensuring optimal protection throughout the distribution chain.

Chocolatier Testimonials — Michael Package

Chocolatiers around the world share their experience with Michael Package—responsive service and precision paper cushion pads keep chocolates secure and presentation-ready.

Chocolatier Testimonial — Michael Package

Testimonial — Marley Confections

"They're food safe, luxuriously thick. And the other thing is that they're all custom cut. So they fit whatever size box."
— Marley Van Sicklen, Owner, Marley Confections

★★★★★  5.0/5.0

Testimonial — Ruby Hue Chocolate

"Product came out really nicely, exactly as described. I would recommend."
— Tom Hughes, Owner, Ruby Hue Chocolate

★★★★★  5.0/5.0

Testimonial — Madeline Lieber

"They really came out beautiful and I'm very, very satisfied."
— Madeline Lieber

★★★★★  5.0/5.0

What Makes Us Different

We understand every chocolate deserves the perfect presentation. As the manufacturer of cushion pads, we combine high-quality materials, precise customization, and exceptional service to protect your creations while elevating your brand.

Paper cushion pad with custom finger cut for chocolate box.

Custom Size

Precision-cut to fit your exact packaging dimensions, ensuring a perfect fit.
Any shape: square, round, heart or unique layouts

Logo Printing

Showcase your brand with professional logo printing in vibrant colors.

Choose brown, white, black, or tailored color combinations

Low MOQ

Start with just 500 pieces MOQ, making premium packaging accessible to all.
Perfect for boutique and growing business

Premium Quality

Each pad is FDA certified for direct contact with confections, providing verified food safety and compliance.​

Food grade, Sustainable

Better Protection

Our paper cushion pads in 3ply, 5ply, 7ply, 9ply configurations protect fragile chocolates securely

Thickness range: 1 mm to 8 mm

Quick Delivery

Fast turnaround times to keep your production moving

Delivery to 25+ Countries worldwide

Find Your Ideal Cushion Thickness

Not sure which ply count fits your box? Compare our actual thickness profiles below to find your match.

Side view of 3-ply paper cushion pad (1.5mm)

3-ply

Thickness: ~1.5 mm

For Light Assortments

Prevents surface scuffing. Best for lightweight chocolates and shallow boxes.

Side view of 5-ply paper cushion pad (4.0mm)

5-ply

Thickness: ~4.0 mm

For Truffles & Pralines

The industry standard. Fits 90% of chocolate boxes. Perfect balance of cushioning and elegance.

Side view of 7-ply paper cushion pad (6.0mm)

7-ply

Thickness: ~6.0 mm

For Deep Boxes & Large Assortments

Maximum shock absorption. Ideal for filling gap space in rigid boxes or tins to stop movement.

​Technical Specifications

Below are the standard specifications for our paper cushion pads. Custom requirements are available on request.

Parameter

Specification

Material

40gsm Food-Grade Glassine Paper

Available Ply

3-ply, 5-ply, 7-ply, 9-ply

Thickness Range

Approx. 1.0 mm – 8.0 mm (Depending on ply count)

Colors

White, Brown, Black (Standard); Gold Foil, Metallized Paper (Specialty)

Printing

Multiple colors printing; Water-based food-safe ink (Odorless)

Certification

FDA 21 CFR 176.170 (Direct Food Contact)

Tolerance

Size: ±0.5 mm; Thickness: ±0.5 mm

MOQ

500 pcs for standard sizes

Our Cushion Pads Stick To Food Safety

In addition to protecting premium sweets and making your packaging look more luxurious, our paper cushion pads ensure Food Safety as well.

Material Of Our Cushion Pads

Glassine paper material close-up— food-contact safe

Our cushion pads are made from 100% food-grade glassine paper, a high-density, specialized material known for its exceptional durability and purity.

 

Unlike regular paper pads, our material is naturally grease-resistant and non-absorbent, making it the superior choice for fine chocolates and butter-rich biscuits that require reliable protection from oil stains.

  • 100% recyclable and food safe

  • FDA Approved - can contact food directly

  • Produced in dust-free plant with no contamination

Ink We Use

Gold logo printing on a brown cushion pad—food-grade, odorless ink with crisp registration

We use food-grade ink. Our ink produces no traceable smell. That means there will be no smell during transportation or after your customers receive their order. And there is no chance of harm to your products.

You can select specialized elements from our manufacturing plant. We are able to print your logo on pads—up to 8 colors are available.

  • Food-grade ink with no smell

  • Custom logo printing available

  • Up to 8 colors for your design

Order Packing Process 

Our careful packing process ensures your paper cushion pads arrive in perfect condition.

Pads bundled in small bags for easy pick

Step 1

We pack cushion pads in small batches into bags, you can pick them up easily.

Packing step 2—top protection layer added to avoid compression

Step 2

Put some cushion paper on top to prevent pads from squeezing.

Packing step 3—five-layer cartons used for shipping

Step 3

The cartons we use for shipping are five layers thick.

Packing step 4—detailed labels on cartons for dispatch

Step 4

Add detailed labels on cartons and send them out.

Additional Protection For Shipping Pads

Make sure your cushion pads arrive in good condition. We have great protection for the outer carton.

 

We use Carton Edge Protectors, which enhance the carton's stiffness. Ensure your pads arrive well when you receive them.

Carton Edge Protectors

Why Choose Michael Package As Your Cushion Pad Supplier?

Want to start custom paper cushion pads immediately?

Check our step-by-step beginner's guide to assist you in creating perfect

cushion pads for your chocolate boxes.

Frequently asked questions

Michael Package - Premium inner cushioning solutions for chocolate and confectionery.

Trusted by brands in Europe, North America & Worldwide.

Contact Us

Fax: +86-57188662709  Tel: +86-57189007802     

Email: info@michaelpackage.com

Address: No.1380 Wenyi Road, Cangqian, Yuhang,

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday

9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday – Sunday

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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