STRETCH FILM FAQ

Stretch Film Questions, Answered

Sizes, thickness, minimum order, private label, drop shipping, lead time and export packing — the answers buyers ask us most.

What is small-roll stretch film used for?

Small-roll hand stretch film is used to wrap cartons, parcels, bottles, tyres, hardware and pallet loads. A light roll is easy to carry at a packing bench, so it suits e-commerce sellers, warehouses and courier stations that wrap many small items a day.

What widths and thicknesses can you supply?

Widths from 3 cm to 25 cm (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 25 cm are standard), thickness 1.8 to 2.2 micron in normal stock and up to 3 micron on request. Each roll holds about 400 m. Custom width, length, colour, core and printing are available.

Is there a minimum order quantity?

No hard minimum for stock sizes: you can start with a single case to test, then move to mixed cases or full pallets. Custom sizes start from one production run, and we will quote the run length before you commit.

Do you support OEM and private label?

Yes. We print your brand on the label and the carton, and can pack to your own case configuration. We are a factory in Beilun, Ningbo, so the artwork, film and packing are all handled in one place.

Can you ship directly to my customers?

Yes. For e-commerce sellers we offer drop shipping: you send the order, we pack one case or one roll with your label and ship it to the end customer, so you carry no stock.

Can I get samples before a bulk order?

Yes. Samples of stock sizes are available so you can check stretch, tack and noise on your own packing line. Tell us the carton weight and the wrap method and we will suggest the thickness that fits.

How is the film packed for export?

Standard export packing is one case of rolls, palletised and stretch wrapped, with a shipping mark per carton. We quote FOB Ningbo and can work with your forwarder; loading plans for 20 ft and 40 ft containers are on the container calculator page.

Why buy from a factory instead of a trading company?

Buying direct removes the middle margin and puts specification, material and lead time in one conversation. We run virgin LLDPE, keep common sizes in stock for same-day dispatch, and custom sizes follow a published production schedule.

How is small-roll stretch film priced?

Film is quoted by the case, and export orders by the case or by the tonne. The price moves with width, thickness, roll length and quantity, so we quote against your exact specification instead of publishing a list price. Send the sizes and the monthly volume and you get a written quote, FOB Ningbo if you export.

What is the lead time?

Standard widths and thicknesses are held in stock and normally leave the factory within one to two working days. Custom width, length, colour, core or printed label starts a production run of roughly seven to fifteen days depending on quantity; the exact schedule is confirmed in the quotation.

What payment terms do you accept?

Domestic orders are settled in RMB, and export orders in USD by T/T. New buyers normally start with a deposit against the proforma invoice and the balance before shipment; repeat customers can agree other terms in the contract. Every order gets a proforma invoice listing specification, quantity and price.

Do you provide test reports or food-contact documents?

We can supply the resin supplier certificate of analysis for the LLDPE we run, and third-party test reports for heavy metals or REACH on request for a specific order. We do not claim certificates we do not hold: tell us which market and which document your customer requires and we will confirm what is available before you order.

How should the film be stored?

Keep the cases flat, dry and out of direct sunlight, ideally below 30 degrees C. Film is stable for about six to twelve months in those conditions. Storing rolls on a sunny floor or against a hot wall softens the film and increases blocking between layers.

Is the film recyclable?

The film is LLDPE and carries the polyethylene recycling stream. Clean film can be collected together with other polyethylene; keep it separate from paper and from contaminated food waste. We can advise on baled film handling if your warehouse collects it for recycling.

Which thickness should I choose?

For light cartons and parcels, 1.8 to 2.0 micron is usually enough. For heavy loads, sharp corners or pallet wrapping, 2.2 micron and above holds better and punctures less. Tell us the carton weight, the corner type and whether you wrap by hand or on a machine, and we will recommend one thickness rather than a range.

Will the film be noisy or too tacky?

Standard stock runs a low-noise formulation with moderate tack, so rolls unroll quietly at a packing bench and layers still hold. If your line needs lighter tack for printed cartons, or a louder high-tack film for pallet loads, say so in the order and we set the formulation for that run.

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