WaveBag 3D wins two WorldStar Packaging Awards in 2025
E-Commerce · Packaging Materials & Components
WaveBag 3D, the expandable paper-padded mailer developed and manufactured in Italy by Offmar S.r.l., received two WorldStar Packaging Awards in 2025, winning in both the E-Commerce and Packaging Materials & Components categories. Organised by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), the WorldStar Packaging Awards recognise packaging solutions from around the world. Both WaveBag 3D wins are officially listed under OFFMAR SRL, Italy, on the WorldStar winners website.
Key facts
| Award | WorldStar Packaging Awards 2025 |
|---|---|
| Organiser | World Packaging Organisation (WPO) |
| Winning product | WaveBag 3D, expandable-bottom paper-padded mailer |
| Company | OFFMAR SRL (Offmar S.r.l.), Italy |
| Category 1 | E-Commerce, official listing |
| Category 2 | Packaging Materials & Components, official listing |
| Earlier award for the same product | Best Packaging 2024, Istituto Italiano Imballaggio (winners announcement) |
The idea behind the winning product
WaveBag 3D was designed for a common packaging problem: products that need more room and protection, but do not necessarily need a shipping box.
The mailer stays compact when stored and expands when a bulkier or boxed product is inserted. Its half-moon-shaped bottom opens to 70, 90 or 130 mm, depending on the size, creating additional internal space only when it is needed. Protection comes from Wave Technology, Offmar's patented corrugated paper cushioning structure, while a padded flap helps protect the contents from every side. A double adhesive closure also allows the mailer to be resealed for returns. The result is a paper-padded format designed to combine the capacity of a small box with the simplicity of a mailer.
Why WaveBag 3D was recognised in two categories
The two WorldStar awards highlight different aspects of the same packaging concept.
E-Commerce
The E-Commerce entry presents WaveBag 3D as a way to reduce excess packaging in online orders, combining the space efficiency of a box with the convenience of a padded envelope. Its expandable construction provides extra room when needed, while the tear strip and second adhesive make opening and returns easier.
Packaging Materials & Components
This category focuses on the construction of the packaging itself: corrugated paper padding in place of plastic bubble film, combined with an expandable bottom designed to provide more capacity without keeping the packaging permanently bulky.
The descriptions published on worldstar.org are based on information supplied by the applicant, as noted by the World Packaging Organisation on the listings.
What the listings confirm
Packaging awards are not a substitute for technical evaluation, but they can provide an additional independent reference when assessing a new solution.
In this case, the official WorldStar listings confirm that WaveBag 3D by OFFMAR SRL was reviewed and awarded by an international packaging jury in two separate categories.
For companies evaluating alternatives to conventional bubble mailers or small shipping boxes, this adds external recognition to the product's approach to protection, packaging volume and paper-based construction. See all WaveBag awards.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the WorldStar Packaging Award 2025 for e-commerce packaging?
WaveBag 3D by Offmar S.r.l. (Italy) is listed by the World Packaging Organisation as a WorldStar Packaging Awards 2025 winner in the E-Commerce category. It also won in the Packaging Materials & Components category.
Which WaveBag product won the WorldStar award?
WaveBag 3D, the expandable-bottom paper-padded mailer. It won in two 2025 categories: E-Commerce, and Packaging Materials & Components.
Who makes WaveBag 3D?
Offmar S.r.l., an Italian company founded in 1973. WaveBag is Offmar's brand of paper-padded protective packaging, produced at its site in Andezeno, near Turin.
Where can I check the award?
On the World Packaging Organisation's WorldStar website: worldstar.org/winners_detail/6568/2025/ (E-Commerce) and worldstar.org/winners_detail/6573/2025/ (Packaging Materials & Components).
Has WaveBag 3D won other awards?
Yes. WaveBag 3D won the Best Packaging 2024 award of the Istituto Italiano Imballaggio. All WaveBag awards are listed on the WaveBag awards page.
Sources
- WorldStar Packaging Awards 2025, E-Commerce winner listing: WaveBag 3D, OFFMAR SRL
- WorldStar Packaging Awards 2025, Packaging Materials & Components winner listing: WaveBag 3D, OFFMAR SRL
- WorldStar Packaging Awards, World Packaging Organisation
- Istituto Italiano Imballaggio, Best Packaging 2024 winners (19 April 2024)