Stretch film is a versatile and durable plastic film used across industries to safeguard palletised goods from dirt, moisture, and physical damage during transit. This packaging solution ensures products arrive clean, intact, and protected from environmental factors.
Stretch film is typically applied using tension, causing it to stretch and tightly conform to the shape of the palletised goods. This creates a protective cocoon that prevents movement, enhances load stability, and reduces the risk of damage during handling and shipping.
Benefit One: High Strength-To-Weight Ratio & Load Containment
Stretch film is known for its excellent load containment properties and high strength-to-weight ratio. It provides robust protection and stability while remaining lightweight, making it highly resistant to tears and punctures under tension. This durability makes it a preferred choice for pallet wrapping across various industries, from industrial manufacturing to food, pharmaceuticals, and retail.
Benefit Two: Cost Efficiency
Stretch film is a cost-effective packaging solution for unitising pallet loads. Its affordability, combined with exceptional performance in securing goods, makes it a popular choice across industries. Businesses can scale their use as needed, optimising packaging costs without compromising protection or load integrity.
Benefit Three: Versatility
Stretch film is one of the most versatile packaging solutions available for pallet wrapping. It can be used for securing loads of all shapes and sizes, including bulky or irregularly shaped products on pallets. Its adaptability makes it ideal for a wide range of applications. Additionally, certain types are suitable for sensitive industries such as food and pharmaceuticals, helping maintain hygiene.
Benefit Four: Sustainability
Although traditional plastic packaging has faced sustainability concerns, recent innovations are improving stretch film's eco-friendliness. Many modern stretch films are made from recyclable polyethylene (PE), often LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene), reducing environmental impact. Advanced production techniques have also led to thinner gauge films that maintain strength while minimising plastic usage. Recycled content options are also increasingly available.
Benefit Five: Tamper Evident & Protection
Stretch film provides a degree of tamper evidence, as any breach in the film is usually noticeable. This feature is particularly valuable for securing high-value goods or shipments requiring integrity checks. The clear or tinted, durable material not only helps protect items from tampering but also safeguards them against external contaminants like dust and moisture.
Benefit Six: Space Optimisation & Load Security
By tightly securing items together on a pallet, stretch film helps maximise storage and transport space efficiency. The compact and secure wrapping allows more products to fit safely into limited storage areas or shipping containers compared to unsecured loads. This efficient use of space and improved load security can lead to significant cost savings in warehousing and shipping, reducing both expenses and logistical challenges.
What Next?
At Cliffe Packaging, we offer a range of high-performance polythene shrink wrap solutions designed to enhance efficiency, protection, and sustainability. Whether you need industrial-strength pallet wrapping or eco-friendly alternatives, our team is here to help. Contact us today by giving us a call on 0845 481 1200, or by clicking the link here, and we’ll ensure that you find the best packaging solution for your business.
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