What are Stretched Wraps for Shipping and Logistics?

Stretched wraps are commonly known as stretch film, stretch wrap, stretch wrapper, stretch film, shrink wrap, pallet wrap, plastic wrap or shrink wrap. These names refer to the same thing: a material that is wound onto a load to help secure the load, protect it and reduce the risk of damage during shipping. Stretched wrap is a loan word from the general field of plastic film technology. Strap films are polymeric materials that are extruded and wrap around a load to hold it together. They are used in a broad range of applications including: pallet wrapping, stretch wrapping, bundling, strapping, shrink wrapping, and more.

Why use stretched wraps for shipping and logistics?

There are several benefits of using stretch films in the shipping and logistics industry. Stretch film is used in the shipping industry to secure and protect cargo during transport. Although stretch film is a relatively inexpensive type of packaging, it is a very effective one. Shipping companies often use stretch film in order to get their goods delivered as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Stretched wraps are very effective in reducing the shipments damage in hospitals and they are also very efficient in reducing the carbon footprint. The hospitals that use stretched wraps have recorded a reduction in the shipment damage of between 70% and 85%.