Stretch Wrapping

Stretch wrapping is a common packaging method in foreign trade logistics. It refers to wrapping goods, pallets, or cartons with stretch film to secure, moisture-proof, dust-proof, and anti-theft. It is typically used for palletized cargo consolidation, facilitating forklift handling and container transportation. Use cases include: pallet reinforcement before shipment, moisture protection during sea freight, and combining multiple small packages into larger units. Precautions: choose stretch film with appropriate thickness and adhesion, ensure sufficient wrapping layers (usually 3-5 layers), and wrap the top and bottom edges; avoid over-stretching that causes film breakage; pay attention to the destination country's environmental requirements for plastic packaging (e.g., EU plastic tax). A term easily confused with 'stretch wrapping' is 'shrink wrapping,' which requires heat shrinkage, whereas stretch wrapping relies solely on stretch wrapping without heating. Difference from 'strapping': stretch wrapping provides overall wrapping, while strapping provides local bundling; the two are often used together. In foreign trade documents, 'Stretch Wrapped' is often written to indicate that stretch wrapping has been done.