Shrink Film

 Shrink film is a polymer-based wrap that provides five-sided coverage, protecting pallets from dust, dirt, moisture and tampering. It’s ideal for heavy, outdoor-stored or uniform loads that need secure unitization and long-term stability.

Shrink film works by being applied over a pallet load and heated, causing it to conform tightly to the shape of the products. This creates a durable, tamper-evident seal that maintains product integrity during storage and shipping. Unlike stretch film, pallet shrink wrap requires heat application, but it offers added strength, space savings and uniform load security. It’s widely used in industries like construction, roofing, and manufacturing.

Pallet shrink wrap provides stronger load unitization and better environmental protection than stretch film, but requires heat application and may cost more upfront. Its advantages include tamper evidence, durability and long-term efficiency for industrial applications.

While stretch film is quicker and less expensive to apply, pallet shrink wrap offers superior coverage, protecting loads from dirt, dust and weather exposure. Shrink wrap film is particularly beneficial for heavy or outdoor-stored pallets, such as shingles, roofing rolls or bagged products. The heat-sealed material ensures that the load remains neat, stable and space efficient. This makes shrink film the more economical choice when protection and durability outweigh short-term cost.

Industries with heavy, bulky or outdoor-stored goods benefit most from shrink wrap film. Construction, roofing, manufacturing and distribution companies often use it to ensure load security and protection against environmental elements.

Because shrink wrap film creates a tamper-evident, uniform seal, it’s widely chosen by businesses that require consistent packaging and load unitization. Roofing materials like shingles, rolled roofing and bagged building supplies are excellent use cases. Manufacturers also rely on pallet shrink wrap for items needing long-term storage or transport protection. Millwood provides industrial-grade shrink film solutions tailored to these industries, ensuring pallets are secure, protected and easier to handle across different storage environments.

Yes. Shrink film provides a tamper-evident seal that clearly shows if packaging has been opened or altered. This added security makes it a reliable choice for sensitive or high-value shipments across multiple industries.

Once heat is applied, pallet shrink wrap tightly conforms to the shape of the load. This seal cannot be removed without leaving obvious signs of tampering. Shrink wrap film also provides durability and stability during shipping, protecting goods from shifting or being contaminated by dirt and dust. For industries that prioritize safety and product integrity, such as food, pharmaceuticals and industrial goods, shrink film is a trusted packaging solution that supports compliance and customer confidence.

Shrink wrap film helps optimize warehouse space by tightly conforming to palletized loads, reducing excess bulk and maximizing storage efficiency. This makes it especially valuable for facilities with limited floor space.

Because shrink film provides five-sided coverage, it eliminates the need for additional packaging materials while keeping loads neat and stackable. Pallets wrapped with shrink film can be stored closer together without risk of shifting or contamination, which is a major benefit in warehouses, distribution centers or outdoor storage yards. Millwood’s shrink film solutions not only protect goods but also help businesses manage storage costs more effectively by improving stacking and space utilization.

Millwood’s shrink film provides cost savings through durability, space optimization and reduced product damage. While the upfront cost is higher than stretch film, it minimizes risks of loss, contamination and tampering over time.

Shrink wrap film’s ability to conform tightly to palletized goods ensures fewer damaged loads, less repackaging and improved product security during shipping and storage. By optimizing floor space and offering tamper-evident coverage, it also helps businesses cut indirect costs tied to warehouse inefficiency and product liability. Millwood’s industrial-grade shrink film solutions are designed for companies that prioritize long-term protection, stability and reliable performance across challenging storage and transport conditions.