Article 4
Cushioning Effect of Loofah
by Bae, H., Kapoor, R., Phanichkul, P., Sodadee, R.
Abstract
A sustainable alternative to bubble wrap to protect items during shipping is needed. The suitability of using loofah was explored. The cushioning effect of loofah during collisions was measured using a metal cart and varying layers of loofah. The maximum deceleration of the cart during the collision was determined. Increasing the number of layers of loofah showed a strong inverse relationship with maximum deceleration upon collision compared to layers of bubble wrap.