Key Features of Goyopak Hand Stretch Film
What Is Hand Stretch Film
Hand stretch film is an LLDPE pallet wrap applied by hand, with or without a dispenser. The operator pulls the film around cartons, bags, furniture, or other goods. The stretched film contracts around the load, while the cling side locks each wrap to the previous layer.
No heat tunnel. No stretch hooder. No automatic wrapping machine.
That changes what a good roll must do. Hand stretch film needs to build useful tension under manual pull. It must unwind without a fight, stay wide enough to cover the load, and finish cleanly.
| Item | Hand Stretch Film | Machine Stretch Film |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Manual wrapping | Powered stretch wrapper |
| Roll handling | Operator-held roll or dispenser | Machine-mounted roll |
| Main concern | Pulling effort, unwind, roll weight, breaks | Machine pre-stretch, line speed, load profile |
| Best use | Low-to-medium volume wrapping, mixed pallets, short runs | High-volume repeat pallet lines |
| Typical RFQ focus | gauge, roll weight, core, color, carton packing | wrapper type, pre-stretch ratio, roll width, machine compatibility |
When to Compare Machine Stretch Film
If your team is wrapping more pallets per shift than operators can handle comfortably, or if manual wrapping is becoming too slow, compare Goyopak Machine Stretch Film for powered stretch wrappers, controlled pre-stretch, and higher-volume pallet output.
Hand Stretch Film - Easy to Pull and Holds the Load
Easier Pulling for Efficient Hand Wrapping
Goyopak hand stretch film offers smooth, quiet unwinding for manual wrapping, and pre-stretched options require less effort to apply. Roll weight, width, and core options can be matched to your team’s wrapping requirements.
Strong Cling for a Secure Wrap
Goyopak hand stretch film helps wrapped layers stay together during handling and transit, supporting a neat, secure finish. Its cling also helps keep the film end in place after wrapping.
Puncture Resistance for Sharp Edges
Goyopak hand stretch film can be formulated to improve puncture resistance around carton corners and rough pallet surfaces. We balance this with stretch performance to help maintain wrap integrity across different load types.
Film Options We Supply
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Clear and smooth, featuring quiet roll release, effortless dispensing, excellent load visibility and steady tension performance.
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Firmer feel with higher puncture and tear resistance for sharp-cornered loads.
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Pre-stretched at the factory to reduce pulling effort, improve wrapping control and provide a lighter handling feel.
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Colored film provides visual differentiation, from easier load identification to greater opacity.
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Extended-core, bundling and dispenser-fit formats provide easier gripping and more controlled handling during manual wrapping.
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Recycled-content film options balance the use of recycled resin with the film properties required for everyday pallet wrapping.
Look Beyond Gross Roll Weight
A roll’s gross weight includes both the film and the core. Goyopak quotations list these weights separately, making the actual film content clear.
Net film weight = Gross roll weight − Core weight
When comparing rolls, film weight gives you a clearer basis than gross weight alone.
Goyopak Roll Example
500 mm × 20 µm (80 gauge)
Same Gross Weight, Less Film
4.5 kg gross
0.5 kg core → 4.0 kg film
0.8 kg core → 3.7 kg film
A lower gross roll weight does not necessarily mean less film. Check the film content and roll specification together.
Build a Private-Label Hand Stretch Film for Your Market
Goyopak combines hand stretch film production with private-label product identification and carton packaging, so we can supply your branded film as a defined product rather than a generic roll.
SKU and barcode
Labeling information
Carton artwork
Carton dimensions
Cartons per pallet
Shipping marks
Pallet protection
Carton and pallet configuration
FAQ Before Ordering Hand Stretch Film
Hand stretch film is used to wrap pallets, bundle cartons, and protect warehouse goods without an automatic wrapping machine. It is applied by hand, either straight from the roll or with a hand dispenser.
Most hand wrapping starts at 60–90 gauge (about 15–23 µm): lower for light cartons, higher for heavy or sharp-cornered loads. These are our recommendations, not fixed specifications, so send us your load and we’ll suggest a gauge.
A roll price means little without the film weight, thickness, length and packing behind it. A Goyopak quotation clearly lists the key details you need to review the offer.
1. Weight
Net film weight, core weight, and gross roll weight, listed separately.
2. Thickness
Nominal film thickness in the unit requested, such as gauge, micron, or mil.
3. Length
Roll length and film width.
4. Unit Price
Quoted on the agreed pricing basis, such as per roll or per kg.
5. Packing
Rolls per carton and cartons per pallet.
6. Trade Terms
Incoterm and delivery port.
Pre-stretched film takes less effort to pull and wraps more evenly, which suits teams wrapping many pallets by hand. Judge it by pallets wrapped per roll and load stability after handling.
Colored film is used for route marking, batch control, warehouse identification, and concealed loads. Include the color, opacity and carton label you need, and we’ll confirm MOQ with your quote.
True gauge (measured gauge) is the thickness actually measured on the roll, not the number printed on the label. It should match the approved specification within the agreed tolerance.
Send us the thickness, width, and core size you want to test. Trial rolls can come from an existing production run or be customized to your specification. Trial rolls are free; you only cover the shipping cost.
Send the Roll You Use Now.
Get a comparison specification.
Have an existing hand stretch film? Send Goyopak the roll label, specification sheet, or a photo of the roll or pallet.
We can use your current product as the starting point for a comparable film specification.
Best attachment:
Current roll label, specification sheet, in-use or pallet photo.