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Stretch Film: Pallet Wrap for Shipping

Stretch film (commonly 'pallet wrap') is used to secure multiple boxes together on a pallet for freight shipping. High-volume sellers, B2B shippers, and wholesale suppliers rely on it to bundle orders. Not relevant for individual ecommerce packages — this is for freight-scale shipping.

Types of Stretch Film

Hand stretch film

Rolls designed for manual wrapping.

Best for: Small pallet volume (5-20 pallets/week)

Machine stretch film

Industrial film for automated pallet wrappers.

Best for: High-volume operations

Pre-stretched film

Pre-stretched before sale — easier to apply.

Best for: Consistent application without full stretch force

Colored stretch film

Color-coded for routing or destination.

Best for: Warehouses organizing by destination

Practical Tips

  • 70-gauge is standard for hand wrapping. 80+ gauge for heavy loads
  • Multiple layers on corners — that's where loads fail
  • Start at the bottom, spiral up, finish at the top — standard pattern
  • Pre-stretched film saves 30-40% in material cost at high volume
  • Machines pay off around 50+ pallets per week

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