The purpose and method of this paper is to comparatively analyze several commonly-used cushion packaging materials, obtain their shock absorption characteristic curves, and by doing such, provide reference information for cushion packaging design and research. With the static test, dynamic compression test and vibration transfer test carried out, the cushion coefficient ~ static stress curve, maximal acceleration ~ static stress curve and vibration transfer rate ~ frequency curve are gained. A final conclusion is educed that in practical design routine, rational choice of cushion packaging materials, scientific design of packaging structure and validation of anti-vibration capability are relative to those three curves.