Hand Grade Stretch Films — 16" & 18" Widths

Cast stretch film unwinds quietly, maintains consistent gauge, and stretches more easily — making it the preferred choice for most hand-wrapping applications. Blown film offers superior puncture and tear resistance, making it better suited for loads with sharp corners, heavy weight, or irregular shapes. Take 2 Direct stocks both types in 16" and 18" widths.

For standard warehouse pallets with uniform loads, 80 gauge is the most widely used option. Lighter loads may be secured with 60 or 70 gauge to reduce film cost. For heavy, sharp-cornered, or high-stack loads, 90 to 115 gauge provides added puncture resistance and holding strength. A Take 2 Direct specialist can help match gauge to your specific application.

Yes. Hand stretch film in 16" and 18" widths is compatible with a range of hand-held dispensers including extended-handle, brake-tension, and ergonomic models. Using a dispenser improves stretch consistency, reduces film waste, and significantly lowers operator fatigue during repetitive pallet wrapping tasks. Extended core options are also available for two-handed wrapping without a dispenser.

Yes. In addition to standard clear film, Take 2 Direct stocks colored stretch film in red, blue, black, white, and yellow. Colored film is widely used for visual inventory differentiation, staging area identification, priority load marking, and shipment segregation in warehouses, distribution centers, and 3PL facilities.

Standard roll length is 1,000 ft, which suits most warehouse and shipping room operations. Additional lengths including 500 ft, 700 ft, 1,200 ft, and 1,500 ft are also available. Shorter rolls are convenient for lower-volume or shared-station use, while longer rolls reduce roll-change frequency in higher-throughput environments.

Take 2 Direct offers same-day shipping on over 20,000 stocked items, including hand grade stretch film, from distribution points across 10 major metros: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, NYC, and Savannah. Orders placed today are typically delivered the next business day to locations within these service areas.