NovoPacks supplies industrial stretch film to European buyers direct from the manufacturer. Our range includes cast stretch film and blown stretch film, in both machine grade and hand wrap grade, covering the full range of industrial pallet wrapping and unitising applications.
Stretch film — also known as stretch wrap or pallet wrap — is a polyethylene film stretched around a load to hold it secure during storage and transit. It is one of the highest-volume consumable packaging materials in European logistics, used across virtually every industry that moves palletised goods.
Cast vs. Blown Stretch Film
The two main manufacturing processes produce films with different properties suited to different applications. Cast stretch film is produced by extruding molten polymer onto a chilled roller, resulting in a film that is clearer, quieter to unwind, and more consistent in thickness. It is the dominant choice for automated machine wrapping lines and general warehouse use. Blown stretch film is produced by blowing a bubble of molten polymer, giving a tougher, more tear-resistant film with better cling on both sides, preferred for irregular, sharp-edged, or particularly heavy loads.
Machine Grade and Hand Wrap
Our machine-grade stretch film is produced in jumbo rolls for use with rotary arm and turntable pallet wrapping machines. Film width, thickness, and pre-stretch ratio are specified to match your wrapping equipment and load requirements. Hand wrap stretch film is produced in smaller rolls in widths suitable for manual pallet wrapping, with a dispensing core for ergonomic use.
Pre-Stretch Film
Pre-stretched stretch film is extended during manufacture to near its stretch limit, reducing the force required to apply it and significantly reducing the amount of film used per pallet. It is an effective way to reduce packaging material consumption and cost without compromising load security, particularly for high-volume distribution operations.
Coloured and Opaque Stretch Film
Standard stretch film is transparent. Coloured stretch film — available in black, blue, green, and red — is used for load segregation, security, or product identification in warehouse and logistics operations. Black opaque stretch film provides additional security by concealing pallet contents.