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• Common Shrink Wrap Questions

  by Alice Wen September 9, 2023
  What is shrink wrap? Shrink wrap is a generic term that can refer to many materials. Stretch film used to wrap pallets of goods is often referred to as shrink wrap. Heat shrink wrap is a different material that shrinks when heated and is commonly used to protect commercial, retail and personal...

• Advantages of Shrink Wrapping

  by Alice Wen May 19, 2022
  You may have heard about all the advantages of shrink wrapping. However, what exactly is shrink wrapping and is it something you can use?   Shrink wrap is a plastic film that you can wrap around any object, no matter what the size or shape. Heat is then applied to the surface, which causes th...

• What are the types of shrink film?

  by Alice Wen April 1, 2022
  Shrink film is a packaging material made of polymeric plastic film. When heated, it shrinks tightly over whatever it is covering. Shrink wrap and shrink film are very versatile materials that can be used for a variety of packaging applications. Some common uses for shrink wrap are for packaging food...

• Choosing the right shrink film: PVC vs. Polyolefin

  by Alice Wen March 11, 2022
  Choosing the right shrink film for the right applications is important to assure adequate transport and protection of your goods.   Shrink film, also called shrink wrap, is a material made up of polymer plastic film. When heat is applied, it shrinks tightly over whatever it is cover...

• WHAT ARE PVC, OPS, PETG AND PLA?

  by Alice Wen February 18, 2022
  All know how the heat shrinkable label was a very economical choice. The main materials used for the film of the sleeve are PVC, PETG, OPS and PLA. If these acronyms don't mean anything to you, I suggest having a look at the explanations below.   PVC (polyvinyl chloride). PVC is the seco...