With desperation etched across her face, the new warehouse hire Tabitha could feel her voice tremble as she implored her supervisor Alan, 'Where, oh where, do I place these precious, plastic remnants of hope?' She had recently embarked on her recycling journey within the cavernous expanse of the warehouse, cherishing every discarded scrap of plastic as a chance for redemption.

With a heavy sigh, Alan's voice carried the weight of shattered dreams as he muttered, 'Behold, our barren wasteland, the abyss into which all aspirations are consigned.' Gesturing to the colossal, ominous trash receptacle, he added, 'Everything, dear Tabitha, is destined for that gaping maw. A forsaken fate, it awaits the forklift's melancholic embrace but once a week.'

Overwhelmed by the cruel reality, Tabitha's trembling hands released the remnants of her dreams, surrendering them to the yawning chasm. Plastics, cardboard, and the fragile echoes of her aspirations spilled over

What is Specialty Stretch Wrap?

Specialty Stretch Wrap is a subcategory of stretch wrap that includes products designated for special purposes. These stretch films offer unique protection, allow ventilation, or possess special properties.

We have a separate product guide for our standard Stretch Wrap products:

Stretch Wrap Product Guide

Our Specialty Stretch Wrap

Do you need a stretch wrap machine? They may be expensive, but it’s a worthy question. You may think that wrapping pallets by hand is the way to go because of how easy and cost-effective it is. And if you’re a small business that only needs to ship a small volume of goods on a daily-to-weekly basis, you’re absolutely right.

However, depending on the industry you work in and the scale of your operations, you may actually be better off investing in a stretch wrap machine. To help you think it over, we’ve put together a list of the four biggest signs that a stretch wrap machine is the right choice for you.

1. Your Products are Damaged in Transit

This is probably the first red flag that you’ll encounter. Pallets that are improperly wrapped are at a significant risk of toppling or collapsing. While hand wrapping is fine for smaller loads and bundles, it is nearly impossible to maintain a constant force of tension on the stretch wrap for

The Internet simply cannot stop talking about stretch wrap. It’s everywhere: it’s in podcasts, how-to videos, Instagram art pieces, and more. It’s the Taylor Swift of packaging supplies. If it wanted to, stretch wrap could very well break the Internet.

With all the buzz and mass speculation surrounding this enigmatic plastic film, one can reliably expect a litany of questions about what it is and what it does. To keep the Internet from its inevitable breaking, we’ve assembled the ultimate list of the most commonly asked stretch wrap questions, starting with…

What is Stretch Wrap Made Of?

Stretch wrap is typically made from linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), a high-strength, moldable plastic material derived from petroleum.

What is Stretch Wrap Used For?

Stretch wrap is primarily used to bundle items together. True to its name, you stretch the plastic film as you wrap it around ca

How do you keep your stuff cold? It’s a question we’ve long sought to answer. From British sailors packing their fish with ice in the 1700s to Frederick Jones patenting the refrigerated delivery truck in the 1930s, we have a long history of using the cold to keep our goods fresh. These days, we use the term “cold chain” when discussing the technologies and methods of keeping goods cold and fresh. In this positively frosty article, we will go over what cold chain packaging is, the different types, and common cold chain packaging products.

What is Cold Chain Packaging?

Cold chain packaging refers to all the processes and equipment required to keep products at a constant temperature from manufacturing all the way to retail and their final destination. Cold chain packaging has a tough job to fulfill: it needs to keep goods at free

Isn’t stretch wrap the best? This lightweight, yet super strong plastic film bundles items together and protects them from the elements. It’s cost-effective, puncture-resistant, and incredibly versatile. How can things get any better?

Well, somehow, they have: introducing Coreless Stretch Wrap. Imagine your standard stretch wrap, except lighter and better for the environment. There are so many reasons to get hip with coreless stretch film, but we’re confident that this stuff is so good that we only need two reasons to convince you to go coreless today.

User Friendly

The paper core inside of stretch wrap doesn’t seem too heavy, does it? It’s less than a pound and even an infant could pick it up. However, when you’re holding a roll of stretch wrap for 30 minutes or more, even the light paper core will take a toll. Coreless wrap keeps the weight at a minimum by ditching the core.

Additionally, many coreless wraps are available p

Rust is the archnemesis of metal. If you are shipping metal goods, you need to ensure that these items are protected from corrosion. But how? If you need to protect something from water, you put it in waterproof packaging. If you need to protect something from ultraviolet light, you store it in a dark setting. But the elements that corrode metal are all around us. What’s to be done?

Thankfully, the answer is easy: get yourself some VCI stretch wrap! Short for Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor, VCI film is an excellent way of protecting metal against rust. On top of this, the material is also resistant to tearing, splitting, moisture, and common contaminants like dust and dirt. In this article, we will explore what VCI is, how it works, and why you should start protecting your metal products with it today.

What is VCI?

Also known as Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor, VCI is a revolutionary technology that stops the spread of rust on metal surfaces. V

The Stretchorcist

Something’s wrong with Shikha MacNeil, the girl from down the lane. It seemed innocent at first when she began talking to an imaginary friend who she claimed was a delivery man, but things quickly turned sinister. Seemingly out of nowhere, the furniture shakes and moves on its own, strips of plastic film creep in from the corners of the walls, and previously loose articles are suddenly bundled and palletized. Fearing the worst, her mother calls the local packaging supply company to perform a stretchorcism, where evil and low-quality packaging materials are dispelled from the home. When the two packaging experts arrive, they find Shikha s