What Is Stretch Film? A Smart Logistics Solution
Aug Mon 2025
Stretch Film Solution: Reducing Costs, Increasing Efficiency in Storage and Logistics
Nowadays, the continued growth of the transportation and logistics industry have driven increasing demand for shipping solutions that are convenient, fast, and efficient, along with greater emphasis on protecting goods from damage during large-scale transport. One effective solution that enhances both product protection and transportation efficiency is the use of stretch film which is high-cling that can safeguard products from damage. This type of film is widely adopted across various industrial sectors.
What Is Stretch Film Used For?
Stretch film is a type of plastic film that is made from Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) which has great toughness, clarity, and stretchability. The film adheres to itself without the need for heat, allowing it to securely hold products in place when wrapped around items or packages. This helps bundle goods into a single unit, reducing the risk of damage during transportation and protecting against dust, moisture, and contaminants. Additionally, stretch film helps lower packaging costs due to its ease of application and cost-effectiveness compared to other wrapping materials.
Types of Stretch Film
Stretch film is a highly versatile material that serves various industrial purposes—from wrapping products and securing pallets to organize warehouse inventory. Each type of stretch film is specifically designed to suit different applications, ensuring optimal performance. Generally, stretch film can be categorized into two main types:
1. Hand Wrap Stretch Film
This type of stretch film is designed for manual use without the need for machinery. It's easy to apply and portable, making it ideal for small batches or lightweight items for consumer goods. It is especially suitable for small businesses or SMEs that are not ready to invest in automated wrapping machines or high-cost equipment.
2. Machine Wrap Stretch Film
This type of stretch film is designed to use with automatic or semi-automatic wrapping machines which provide toughness, high performance, high stretch-ability and consistently tight wrapping on pallets. It helps reduce labor, speed up packaging time, and minimize human error. It is perfect for industrial facilities, warehouses, or distribution centers with high shipping volumes and a needfor speed and efficiency. Most importantly, it offers effective cost control by minimizing material usage and enhancing logistics performance in the long term.Stretch Film Benefits in Warehousing and Transportation
Here are several benefits of stretch film that make it a top packaging solution:
● Keeps products secured – Holds items in place during transportation and reduces the risk of breakage.
● Cuts packaging costs – Can downgauging film to reduce cost while well-protecting products
● Maximizing shipping efficiency – Wrapped pallets can be stacked neatly and safely to enhance logistics.
● Protects against dust and moisture – Maintains product quality from environmental conditions .
● Better for the environment – New generation of stretch films are thinner than before and can be recyclable
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Stretch Film Quality Starts with High-Grade Plastic Resin
GC, a leading plastic resin manufacturer in Asia, has developed high-performancepolyethylene resin under the InnoPlus by GC brand. With excellent properties, these resins are ideal for both Hand Wrap and Machine Wrap stretch film production together with supporting circular economy principles.
1. Hand Wrap Stretch Film
Designed for small loads, this hand wrap stretch film can be downgauged which helps reducing material and saving cost while maintain high performance and preserving its original functional properties
Plastic resin grades under InnoPlus by GC for Hand Wrap Film:
● LL7420A
● LL7625A
● LL7835A
● LL7910A
2. Machine Wrap Stretch Film
This stretch film is designed for use with machines and offers high strength and toughness. It can be downgauged which supports reducing material and saving cost without compromising durability. It provides excellent protection against product damage while fast pallet wrapping which is suitable for machine wrap. This contributes to greater efficiency in transportation and logistics.
Plastic resin grades under InnoPlus by GC for Machine Wrap Film
● LL7420A
● LL7625A
● LL7838AV
● LL7835A
Stretch Film Made from High-Performance Resin by GC
Stretch film is an excellent solution for logistics. . As a trusted plastic resin manufacturer in Asia, GC offers a variety of plastic resin grades for stretch film production—designed to serve our customers to reduce costs, prevent the damage, enhance logistics efficiency, and align with environmental goals.Interested in our products? Contact GC for tailored advice at no additional cost.
Reference:
Benefits of Stretch Wrap. Retrieved April 14, 2025, from: https://www.ipoly.uk.com/news/benefits-of-stretch-wrap