There are many types of stretch wrap film. Each has qualities that are particularly suitable in addressing the specific needs of your stretch wrapping operation, such as load size and type, performance requirements as well as budget. 

The following lists some of the most important types of stretch film, their attributes and applications.

Colored Stretch Film

Wide variety of colors to choose from.

Printed Stretch Film

Custom printed with your logo on it or which ever way you need it.

Cast Stretch Film

Cast stretch film also called cast film or cast wrap, is manufactured using the cast extrusion process. Typical characteristics of cast stretch films are: excellent optics, clear, glossy, superior tear resistance, quiet unwind, consistent cling and consistent film thickness.

Blown Stretch Film

Manufactured using the blown film extrusion process and also referred to as blown film. Typical blown stretch film characteristics are: poor optics, hazy, dull, excellent puncture resistance, very noisy unwind and high force on load.

Hand Stretch Film

Stretch film designed specifically to be applied manually is referred to as hand stretch film. It is also referred to as hand film, hand stretch wrap, hand wrap or manual pallet wrap. It is typically utilized in lower capacity packaging operations. However the efficiency of manual stretch wrap packaging should be regularly re-evaluated against potential benefits of upgrading to a machine wrapper. Choosing the right stretch applicator will result in more efficient and cost effective packaging operations.

Machine Stretch Film

Stretch film designed to be applied with a stretch wrap machine is referred as machine stretch film. It provides many advantages over hand film including: faster and more efficient packaging, reduced packaging material costs, safer application, more secure loads and more. Common machine stretch film types: cast machine stretch film, blown machine film and pre-stretched films.

Pre-stretch Film

Pre-stretched film is film that is stretched before wrapping a load. Pre-stretch film benefits include:

Reduced amount of film used, so film costs are greatly reduced

Requires fewer revolutions to wrap a load, saving time, more efficient

Less packaging film means less waste to clear and dispose

Pre-stretch films are recyclable

Pre-stretched film is strong, consistent

Specialty Stretch Film

Specialty stretch films are designed to answer very specific packaging needs that more general-purpose stretch packaging solutions cannot accommodate.