Vented Stretch Film & Pallet Wrap

Pallet wrap broadly divides into hand stretch film and machine stretch film. Hand film is further categorized as cast (quieter, consistent gauge, easy stretch) or blown (higher puncture and tear resistance). Specialty types include vented film for produce, colored film for inventory marking, pre-stretched film for reduced fatigue, and bundling film for narrow loads. Gauges range from 47 ga to 115 ga depending on load weight and sharp-corner risk.

The cost to wrap a pallet varies based on film gauge, roll length, number of wraps applied, and supplier pricing. Standard 80-gauge hand stretch film on a 1,000 ft roll typically wraps 15–30 pallets depending on wrap pattern. Take 2 Direct offers pricing up to 30% below national catalog suppliers. Request an annual supply quote to calculate your per-pallet cost based on actual volume and film specification.

For most produce and perishable pallet applications, vented stretch film is available in standard gauges such as 70 ga, 80 ga, or 90 ga. The right gauge depends on your load weight, pallet stability requirements, and whether loads have sharp corners. Lighter produce loads may work well with 70 ga, while heavier or more irregular loads benefit from 80–90 ga vented film for added puncture resistance.

Yes. Vented stretch film is available in hand-application formats compatible with standard hand-held dispensers, extended-handle dispensers, brake-tension dispensers, and ergonomic dispensers. Standard widths of 18 in and 20 in are the most common for hand pallet wrapping. The film can also be applied using the extended core two-handed method for operators without a dispenser on hand.

Yes. Hand vented stretch film is available in standard widths including 12 in, 15 in, 18 in, and 20 in. Roll lengths typically range from 500 ft to 1,500 ft, with 1,000 ft being the most common standard. Take 2 Direct stocks a range of widths and lengths with same-day shipping availability across 10 major distribution markets in the United States.

Vented stretch film is most widely used in fresh produce distribution, food and beverage warehousing, agricultural supply chains, and grocery distribution centers. Any industry handling perishable goods that require ventilated pallets during cold storage or refrigerated transport benefits from vented film. 3PL companies and food-grade distribution facilities are among the most frequent users of vented pallet wrap.