Stretch Hood Film

Stretch Hood Film is a high-performance packaging solution designed for secure pallet load stabilization without the need for heat. It provides excellent load protection, strong holding force, and clear visibility for barcode scanning. Ideal for automated stretch hooding systems, this film ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective pallet wrapping across various industries.

As a professional stretch hood film manufacturer, we offer custom sizes, thickness options, anti-UV protection, and logo printing to meet your specific packaging requirements.

What Is Stretch Hood Film?

Stretch hood film is a tubular polyethylene film used to wrap palletized goods. The film is mechanically stretched and placed over the pallet load by an automated machine, then released to tightly secure the products.

Unlike traditional shrink hood film, stretch hood film:

• Requires no heating process

• Reduces energy consumption

• Improves workplace safety

• Provides strong and stable load containment

• Protects goods from dust, moisture, and movement during transport

Key Benefits of Stretch Hood Packaging

• No Heat Required – safer operation and lower energy cost

• High Load Stability – excellent holding force to prevent shifting

• Superior Puncture Resistance – ideal for sharp-edged products

• Crystal Clear Transparency – perfect for barcode scanning

• Weather Protection – dustproof, waterproof, and anti-UV options

• Efficient Automation – compatible with major stretch hooding machines

• Customizable – size, thickness, color, and printing available

  
  

Typical Applications

Stretch hood film is widely used for pallet packaging in many industries, including:

• Cement and building materials

• Bricks and tiles

• Paper and cardboard products

• Beverages and bottled water

• Home appliances

• Chemicals and fertilizers

• Food and agricultural products

It is especially suitable for products requiring strong load stability and outdoor storage protection.

Available Thickness Options

• 90 micron – standard loads and light products

• 100 micron – general industrial applications

• 110 micron – heavier loads

• 120 micron – sharp-edge or high-risk products

We help customers select the right thickness based on product weight, pallet height, and transport conditions.

Material Options Explained

Different polyethylene structures are available depending on performance requirements:

• LDPE (Low Density PE): Flexible and cost-effective

• HDPE (High Density PE): Higher stiffness and strength

• LLDPE (Linear Low Density PE): Excellent puncture resistance and elasticity

Our technical team will recommend the most suitable material formulation for your application.

Quality Assurance & Testing

Every batch of our stretch hood film undergoes strict quality control, including:

• Tensile strength testing

• Elongation testing

• Puncture resistance testing

• Thickness consistency control

• UV aging performance (optional)

Test reports and COA documents are available upon request.

Packaging & Supply Information

Why Choose Us as Your Stretch Hood Film Supplier?

• Professional manufacturer with rich experience

• Fully customized production capability

• Stable quality and reliable supply

• Fast delivery and technical support

• Competitive factory pricing

• Global export service

FAQ

Q1: What is stretch hood film used for?
A: It is used to wrap palletized goods for transport and storage, providing stability and protection without heat.

Q2: What is the difference between stretch hood and shrink hood film?
A: Stretch hood film requires no heating, while shrink hood film needs a heat source to shrink around the pallet.

Q3: How do I choose the correct thickness?
A: Thickness depends on product weight, shape, and transport conditions. We recommend 90–120 micron for most applications.

Q4: Can the film be printed with our logo?
A: Yes, custom printing up to 6 colors is available.

Q5: Is the film suitable for outdoor storage?
A: Yes, anti-UV stretch hood film can protect goods stored outdoors.

Q6: What pallet sizes can you support?
A: We produce fully customized sizes based on your exact pallet dimensions.

Q7: Is it compatible with automated machines?
A: Yes, our stretch hood film works with most mainstream stretch hooding systems.