Wrapping method
Hand application and machine application need different operating information.
Product hub · stretch film
Choose stretch film around the way your operation wraps
Stretch film—also called stretch wrap or pallet wrap—helps contain palletised loads. The useful starting point is the application, load and process, not an isolated roll specification.
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One category, several buyer decisions
Stretch film is applied under tension around goods so elastic recovery helps hold the load together. It may be applied manually or through pallet wrapping equipment.
The film works as part of a wider load system. Pallet condition, stacking pattern, corners, handling and the wrapping method can all affect whether a load remains stable.
SupplyWrap will add product-specific formats and technical values only when the range and supporting evidence are approved.
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Hand or machine application
Application method changes the equipment, information and operating controls that matter.
Selection factors
Build a useful purchasing brief
Film terminology is useful only when it supports an operational decision. Capture the inputs below before comparing specifications.
Load profile
Weight, geometry, sharp edges, carton strength and pallet build influence containment.
Volume
Typical, peak and shift-level pallet volumes help define the practical process.
Handling route
Forklift moves, staging, transfers, transport and storage expose different risks.
Working environment
Temperature, moisture, dust and storage duration belong in the enquiry context.
Current performance
Film breaks, rewraps, loose loads and damage evidence can reveal where to investigate.
Operational context
See stretch film through the process it supports
The same film can face different demands in a contract warehouse, fulfilment centre, manufacturing plant or distribution network.
Decision support
Practical stretch-film guidance
Use the Guides library for comparisons and problem diagnosis before preparing an enquiry.
Comparison guide
Hand stretch film vs machine stretch film
Choose the application route using process, volume and control.
Diagnostic guideCommon causes of pallet load failure
Review the pallet, load, film, process and handling route together.
Selection guideHow to choose stretch film thickness
Use micron alongside load, application and trial evidence.
Film constructionCast vs blown stretch film
Translate manufacturing terminology into buyer questions.
Process improvementHow to reduce pallet wrapping waste
Measure the baseline before changing material or pattern.
Usage estimatorEstimate monthly film length
Build a directional baseline from pallet activity and roll length.
Buyer questions
Stretch film FAQ
These answers cover category concepts and the information needed for a useful enquiry.
Is stretch film the same as pallet wrap or stretch wrap?
In UK packaging use, stretch film, stretch wrap and pallet wrap often describe the same broad category. SupplyWrap uses one hub for these synonymous searches and separates pages only where the buyer's application intent changes.
How do I choose between hand and machine stretch film?
Begin with the wrapping process, pallet volume, load consistency, available equipment and operational constraints. Machine film also needs confirmed wrapper and carriage compatibility.
Does a higher micron always mean a better film?
No. Thickness is only one input. Film construction, application, stretch, wrap pattern and load profile all affect the result. Product-specific recommendations need verified data and representative trials.
What does SupplyWrap need for a quotation?
Share the current film if known, hand or machine method, machine details where relevant, pallet dimensions, approximate weight, load shape, volume, storage and transport context, and delivery postcode.
Next step
Turn the application into a clear enquiry
Tell us whether you wrap by hand or machine, what the pallet looks like, the volume involved and what needs to improve.