A shipping protector for use along edges, corners or faces of shipped articles comprises a series of spaced lands with furrows therebetween. The furrows and lands define a herringbone type or otherwise angled pattern for preventing entry of articles into the rib regions. A banding saddle provides reinforcement in the region for receiving a banding strap and also assists the band in staying in position. The tactile surface of the protector assists in engaging with stretch or shrink wrap.