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Shrink wrap and stretch wrap

Both of these packaging materials hold items together in a compact air space in packaging applications.

These materials are both lightweight and puncture and tear resistant, thus making them the perfect cost alternative to container packages or boxes.

Shrink wrap

This material is typically a clear plastic or polymer-based film that ultimately shrinks when heated and will conform to the shape of the object it is encasing.
The benefit of shrink wrap is that it forms a very tight, tamper evident seal that protects the products inside the package from dirt, moisture, dust or any insects. It’s commonly used as a food bag and in other perishable applications and is available for utilisation in a selection of widths, designs and film gauge, all dependant on the application.

Stretch wrap

Stretch wrap is composed of polyethylene plastic, this responds to heat differently than shrink wrap, that when heated shrinks and secures the load, stretch wrap has an elastic memory that functions similarly to a rubber band.

Shrink wrap and stretch films should stick to certain standards so to ensure a proper design and functionality.
Standards such as ASTM D4649 are used during the selection and use of stretch wrap films.
ASTM D5416 and BS 2782-6 discuss the methods of testing abrasion resistance along with the shrinkage on heating, respectively.

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Benefits of using stretch wrap

If you’ve never heard of the term ‘stretch wrap’, then maybe ‘cling film’ or ‘stretch film’ will sound familiar to you.
Whatever you call it, it is one of the simplest ways to secure and protect your goods for transportation, or storage.

There are many benefits of selecting stretch wrap as your protective wrap:

Increased product protection: By using stretch wrap, you are protecting your goods from exposure to dirt, dust and moisture, keeping the product in pristine condition, clean and dry and it is still entirely visible.
There are also special UVI stretch films that can protect from UV rays, when a product is being stored outdoors.

Reduction of product damage/increased load stability: Stretch wrap securely wraps the product, helping with a more stable load that will prevent the product from moving inside the tight packaging, and prevent damage to the product damage.

Improved shipping and handling efficiencies: The height of the stacking of products is increased, and this will maximise your cube space when storing or shipping a product as the stretch wrap, combined with angled boards allows a higher stacking load on pallets.
As it is a quick way of wrapping, more work time is allowed, increasing your work productivity.
Stretch wrap enables you wrap up oddly shaped loads, than cannot be stacked in a neat square configuration

Improved inventory control: Inventory can be improved by grouping like products together, reducing the possibility of product separation that could make inventory checks time consuming and inaccurate.
Again, as the wrap is clear, it allows the scanning system to scan straight through the packaging.

Recyclable: A majority of stretch wrap is 100% recyclable and, if kept reasonably intact and clean, can be recycled for cash, keeping it out of landfills, that are becoming much too overused.

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Packaging tape – free marketing!

Packing up and moving is can be a stressful time. Regardless if you are moving home, switching offices, or simply delivering something, shipping isn’t any fun. Products might be bulky or oddly formed or the box might not be the right size, which is entirely before the question of shipping cost arises. Make certain you’ve enough quality packaging tape available before beginning your moving or shipping process, since you will not end up with far if you fail to seal your boxes.

Everybody has seen the police caution tape on TV, or fragile tape on delicate products at the airport, although not everybody recognizes that their business might be utilising their own personalized packaging tape to increase their branding message when shipping goods to clients. You will find many services which will print any message you would like on the custom roll of tape to strengthen your brand whenever your packages get to their destination.

If one makes your message specific, appealing, and descriptive enough, your clients will clearly remember your brand when the time comes to look again. Clearly colorful, interesting, and different packaging tape cannot compensate for a shoddy product or unhelpful customer service, however when your company is on the top of individuals things it may drive repeat business effectively.  Packing tape consists of a number of various materials,and Fretfoil are pleased to offer:

Polypropylene Tape – Clear & Buff – 12mm, 25mm, 50mm, & 75mm wide, standard Roll Length 66m & 132m

Vinyl Tape – Clear & Buff 12mm, 25mm, 50mm, & 75mm wide, standard Roll Length 66m & 132m

Also available in various colours and printed with Company Logo and message in up to 3 colours.

  • Special Purpose Tape
  • Double Sided Tape
  • Masking Tape

As a specialist poly bag supplier, Frefoil offer polythene bags and polythene packaging in Birmingham, West Midlands. For more advise with packaging tapes, call Fretfoil on 0121 525 6588, email us info@fretfoil.com or visit the Fretfoil Packaging website for more information on what we offer.