Stretch Film & Pallet Wrap in Boston

Stretch film pricing depends on gauge, width, roll length, film type (cast or blown), and order volume. Take 2 Direct offers savings of up to 30% compared to national catalog suppliers. Pricing is available upon request, and annual supply list quotes are available for businesses with consistent volume requirements. Contact a specialist for a tailored quote.

Cast stretch film is manufactured using a cast extrusion process, resulting in a quieter unwind, more consistent gauge, and easier hand-stretch. Blown stretch film uses a blown extrusion process, producing higher puncture and tear resistance — making it the preferred choice for sharp-cornered, heavy, or irregular loads.

For standard pallet wrapping, 80 gauge is the most common choice and handles most warehouse loads reliably. Lighter loads or pre-stretched films can use 47–63 ga, while heavy or sharp-cornered loads benefit from 90–115 ga. Machine grade films often run 47–80 ga with equivalent-gauge options delivering higher performance at lower thickness.

Hand stretch film is designed for manual application using handheld dispensers or extended cores. It comes in narrower roll lengths (500–1,500 ft) and widths of 12–20 in. Machine stretch film is engineered for automatic and semi-automatic pallet wrappers, with longer roll lengths (5,000–12,000 ft) and widths of 20–30 in for high-throughput operations.

Extended core stretch film features a longer cardboard core that allows two-handed wrapping without a separate dispenser, reducing hand fatigue and improving grip. It is ideal for warehouse workers who wrap pallets manually at moderate volumes and want a more ergonomic, cost-effective alternative to standard hand-held dispensers.

Colored stretch film is tinted LLDPE pallet wrap available in red, blue, black, white, and yellow. It is used for inventory color-coding, load identification, security screening, and departmental sorting in warehouses and distribution centers. It provides all the load-securing benefits of standard clear film while adding a visible visual identification layer to palletized goods.