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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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