a laminated protective wrap having a single - faced or double - faced hard outer layer and a shock absorbing inner layer adhered thereto , for protecting goods shipped on spools or coils . the absorbing inner layer may be rigidly adhered to or removably adhered to the hard outer layer . the laminated protective wrap can include transverse cuts through the hard outer layer to permit bending of the laminated protective wrap in order to facilitate wrapping large objects . the degree of shock absorption is easily adjusted by varying the thickness and / or material of the hard outer layer or the shock absorbing inner layer .