Biodegradable Stretch Wrap Plastic Sheet
- Material: biodegradable or oxo-biodegradable stretch film
- Thickness: 12-30 um, common 15/18/20/23/25 um
- Width: 450 mm, 500 mm, 20 inch, or specified width
- Roll length: 1000 ft, 300 m, 500 m, 1000 m, or 1500 m
- Core size: 2 inch or 3 inch paper core
- Appearance: clear or semi-transparent
BOPP Pack Tape Company is a manufacturer of biodegradable stretch wrap plastic sheet for industrial pallet wrapping where packaging teams need an environmental alternative to pallet wrap without losing load stability. The film is made for warehouse storage, export cartons, transport handling, and pallet load containment. Biodegradable or oxo-biodegradable structures can be selected by wrapping conditions, with thickness, roll length, cling level, and core size matched to hand or machine use.
Product Overview
Biodegradable stretch wrap plastic sheet is used when a packing line needs dependable pallet holding and a lower-impact material direction. It is developed for palletized goods, warehouse handling, export cartons, and distribution work where carton layers must stay tight through forklift movement, storage, loading, and road vibration.
A PLA/PBAT compostable film may be selected when a compostable structure is supported by testing and controlled composting conditions. An oxo-biodegradable stretch film is closer to conventional PE stretch film during daily wrapping, usually using LLDPE with a biodegradable additive. This makes it a practical eco alternative to pallet wrap for operations that still need smooth unwinding, film-to-film cling, puncture control, and stable pallet sides.
For hand wrapping, a 20 inch x 1000 ft roll covers standard pallet faces efficiently. For machine wrapping, 500 mm x 1000 m or 500 mm x 1500 m rolls are matched with film tension, pre-stretch setting, and load shape. Light carton pallets may use 15 um or 18 um film, while rough cartons or sharper edges often need 20 um, 23 um, or 25 um.
Benefits
- Meets environmental packaging requirements while keeping the working function of pallet stretch film.
- Holds pallet loads during warehouse movement, forklift handling, and road transport vibration.
- Film-to-film cling lets wrapped layers grip without glue and reduces loose film tails.
- 12-30 um thickness options support light cartons, mixed loads, sharper corners, and containment needs.
- Clear or semi-transparent film keeps carton labels, barcodes, and pallet marks readable.
- Typical working stretch is about 150%-300%; 30%-50% overlap and 2-3 bottom wraps help lock the pallet base.
What Conditions Affect Biodegradation Claims for Pallet Stretch Film?
Biodegradation claims should be treated as material- and condition-based statements. A PLA/PBAT compostable film may suit controlled composting routes, while an oxo-biodegradable LLDPE film normally depends on oxygen, heat, sunlight, moisture, and time. These materials should not be described as disappearing under every condition. Keep rolls in dry, cool storage away from sunlight and high heat before use.
TDS
Item | Typical Value |
Product Type | Biodegradable stretch film for pallet wrapping |
Material Direction | PLA/PBAT compostable film or LLDPE with biodegradable additive |
Thickness | 12-30 um, common 15/18/20/23/25 um |
Width | 450 mm, 500 mm, 20 inch, or specified width |
Roll Length | 1000 ft, 300 m, 500 m, 1000 m, 1500 m |
Core Size | 2 inch or 3 inch paper core |
Appearance | Clear or semi-transparent |
Stretch Performance | About 150%-300%, depending on formulation and wrapping method |
Cling and Wrapping | Film-to-film cling, 30%-50% overlap, 2-3 bottom wraps |
Storage Condition | Dry and cool storage, away from sunlight and heat |
Degradation and Certification | Depends on material structure, disposal route, test reports, local regulations, ASTM D6400, EN13432, BPI, OK Compost, or TUV support where available |
Applications
- Warehouses with environmental packaging requirements
- Export cartons and mixed pallet loads needing clear identification
- Distribution centers replacing conventional PE pallet wrap under sustainability programs
- Manual wrapping stations using 20 inch x 1000 ft rolls
- Semi-automatic and automatic wrapping equipment using 500 mm machine rolls
- Projects requiring cautious biodegradable or oxo-biodegradable pallet wrap specifications
How Should 20 Inch x 1000 ft Biodegradable Stretch Wrap Be Specified for Pallet Loads?
An oxo-biodegradable 20-inch x 1000 ft stretch film should not be selected by size alone. The width and roll length describe format, but final selection should also consider thickness, stretch ratio, cling level, puncture resistance, core size, and pallet condition. Before replacing conventional PE pallet wrap, test the film under real wrapping tension, actual overlap, and daily load movement conditions.
FAQ
Is this biodegradable pallet wrap the same as conventional PE stretch film?
No. It uses a similar wrapping process, but the material direction is different. Some grades use PLA/PBAT structures, while oxo-biodegradable grades may use LLDPE with a biodegradable additive.
Can this film be used on wrapping machines?
Yes. Machine roll formats can be supplied for semi-automatic or automatic stretch wrap equipment. Thickness, roll length, core size, and stretch setting should match machine tension.
Does the film fully degrade in any environment?
No. Degradation or composting depends on material, disposal route, oxygen, moisture, heat, sunlight exposure, composting conditions, test reports, and local rules.
What is the most common specification for manual wrapping?
A common manual format is 20 inch x 1000 ft with 2 inch or 3 inch paper core. Thickness is often selected from 15-25 um by pallet weight and corner shape.
