Microplastics and toxins: The hidden dangers of conventional stretch wrap
The global stretch wrap market reached 7.2 million tonnes in 2023, growing at an average rate of 2.9% annually from 2018 to 2023.
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The Complete Guide to Stretch Wrap (updated 2023)
Stretch Wrap is a product used to secure goods on a pallet for storage or transportation by simply wrapping a stretchable plastic film around the products. But are you aware of the different types and their purpose?
How to reduce stretch wrap waste & minimise costs
Regardless of the industry you operate in, the movement towards reducing waste and using sustainable materials is showing no signs of slowing down. Businesses from all over the world are continually seeking new ways to achieve their environmental objectives and make a real difference to the place we live.
Traditional Hand-Applied Stretch Wrap vs Precisionrap
The shipping and logistics sector has grown rapidly due to the growth of the ecommerce industry – and this upward trend does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon. This means that the need for optimal packaging solutions has become more important than ever before.
A guide to choosing the right stretch wrap for your business
Across many warehouse and other business operations, stretch wrap is a product used thoroughly on a day-to-day basis. It is responsible for keeping most pallets secure during both storage and transport, meaning stretch wrap usage quickly adds up, with an estimated usage of 150,000 tonnes per year.
The complications of plastic in stretch wrap & what can be done
The environmental effects of plastics is a never ending topic, and it’s clear why. Every year, up to 12.7 million tonnes of plastic escape landfills, float down drains and end up in our rivers and oceans, polluting our planet and harming wildlife.
Choosing the right shrink film: PVC vs. Polyolefin
Choosing the right shrink film for the right applications is important to assure adequate transport and protection of your goods.
What are the most common pallet wrapping mistakes and how to avoid them
When using stretch wrap to contain your products, there are a variety of mistakes that can arise. Whether it be from human error or incorrect settings on machinery, pallet wrapping is not something you should not take lightly as one wrong move and the whole shipment could lose strength and stability.
The Difference Between Stretch and Shrink Wrap
When placing an order with your packaging supplier, do you ask for Shrink wrap and mean Stretch wrap? Or do you ask for Stretch wrap and mean Shrink wrap?