Stretch film buying guide
Stretch film, also called stretch wrap or pallet wrap, is a flexible plastic film that stretches around a load. The film’s tension and cling help hold cartons, bags or other packs together during storage and transport. Stretch wrap is applied without heat. Shrink wrap uses heat to contract around a pack.
Compare Shreeji film grades
Hand or machine stretch film?
- Hand stretch film
For manual wrapping at packing benches or dispatch bays. Check the net roll weight, core format and how easily the film unwinds. Compare Shreeji hand film grades.
- Machine stretch film
For pallet wrappers that apply film at a set tension and pre-stretch. Match the roll width and core to your carriage, then run a trial on the loads you wrap most often. Compare Shreeji machine film grades.
Blown or cast stretch film?
Trial a blown grade if corners, edges or uneven loads cause punctures. A cast grade is worth comparing when you need a clear wrap for reading labels or a quieter unwind. Use the same load for both trials. Record film breaks, any shift after normal handling and the film used per pallet.
For a load that needs airflow, check whether perforated stretch film fits the application and ask about availability.
Compare film cost per pallet
Divide the roll price by the net film weight in grams, then multiply by the grams used per pallet. For example, a ₹750 roll containing 5 kg of film costs ₹37.50 per pallet when the trial uses 250 g. Exclude the core from roll weight. Compare cost after checking that the load holds up through normal handling.
What to include when asking for a quote
Share pallet dimensions and weight, the shape of the load, any sharp edges and whether you wrap by hand or machine. If you use a wrapper, include the model and current settings. If you know your current film width, thickness in microns, net roll weight or monthly usage, include those details too.
Ask Shreeji Stretch Film Industries for a quote