Stretch Wrap 101 - A Guide to Stretch Film
Stretch wrap is a highly stretchable plastic film, typically made from Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), designed to tightly bind items together using elastic recovery. It is commonly used to secure products on pallets, preventing product loss, discouraging tampering, and reducing worker injuries. Stretch film is available in various widths, thicknesses, and types to suit different applications. For more details on its uses, visit our blog. When do I use Stretch Film? Usually, a stretch film holds boxes and products together on a pallet for transportation. It is also used to hold other objects together and protect objects during transport and storage. Stretch film can come in a variety of specialty films. Some examples are UV stretch film, vented pallet wrap, anti-static stretch film, colored stretch film, etc. Types of Stretch Film and Manufacturing Processes Stretch film is manufactured using different extrusion p...