What Shrink Wrap Do I Need For My Products?
Shrink wrapping is a general term that is commonly used to describe transparent packaged products. Most people are not aware that it comes in various different sizes and is used to package millions of different goods across the globe. Business owners, regardless of experience, are generally stumped in terms of which kind of packaging to buy for their products. Allow us to help you find possible solutions for your product or products’ packaging.To better understand which goods go with which packaging, here are all the kinds of shrink wrapping as well as a list of products that they are most recommended for.
1. Shrink Banding
Shrink banding is generally made of PVC and is used with bottles as a seal to be sure that they never get opened at any point in the shipping process.
- Alcohol
- Bottled beverages
- Contact solution
- Cosmetics
- Hot sauce
- Lemon juice
- Liquid-based medicines
- Liquid soaps
- Mouthwash
- Pet sprays
- Salad dressing
- Shampoo
2. Shrink Sleeves
Shrink sleeves are shrink wrapping supplies that are pre-cut shrink tubing that slides over bottles and jars. These sleeves are ideal for printing graphics and labels onto, but they warrant fully customized orders with specified requirements necessary to start production. Basic, clear PVC sleeves are cut down to size from existing rolls of tubing, and are easier available than custom sleeves.
- Bundled products
- Bottled medicine
- Canned juices
- Cleaning supplies
- Condiments
- Dairy products
- Energy drinks
- Hair spray
- Jarred goods
- PostersSeasoning
- Sports drinks
3. Shrink Bags
Shrink bags are shrink wrapping supplies that have 3 closed sides to them. Sellers are to insert products into pre-created bags and are to seal the opening of the bag with a sealer. These bags are either made of polyolefin or PVC shrink film.
- Baked goods
- Books
- Business cards
- CDs
- Dog treats
- DVDs/Blu-Rays
- Electronics
- Gift baskets
- Jewelry
- Marketing collateral
- Paper
- Petri dishes
- Printed stationery
- Skin care products
- Soap
- Surf waxToysVideo games
4. Shrink Bundling Wrap
This shrink wrap comes in a 2-mil thickness or more. This kind of film is commonly made of a polyethylene shrink film that is single-wound, which means that it comes flat off the roll.
- Bottled water
- Bundled firewood
- Bundled metal products
- Canned goods
- Hardwood floorsLumber
- Power tools
- Shelving
- Soda pop
- Sporting goods
- Tile
- Wholesale/bulk shipments
5. Shrink Tubing
Shrink tubes have two sides that are closed, and are available in continuous rolls. Shrink tubing is somewhat similar to shrink sleeves, but are more often sold in continuous PVC rolls that are transparent.
- Beauty products
- Candles
- Flexible hosing
- Jars
- Long canned goods
- Metal pipe
- Pens
- Plastic tubingPVC pipe
- Small rugs and towels
- Trim and molding
6. Centerfold Shrink Wrap
This type of shrink wrap is the most popular form. This wrap is folded in half, and wound up in a roll. A crease is then created to form a pocket, where the product is placed into. Most machinery created this kind of film.
- Arts and crafts
- Baked goods
- Beauty products
- Bedding
- Board games
- Brochures
- Computer software
- Cosmetics
- Cutting boards
- DVDs/Blu-Rays
- Electronics
- Magazines
- Picture frames
- Protein bars
- Replacement parts
- Shoes
- Sidewalk chalk
- Small products with a backer board
- Video games
Not only is shrink wrapping affordable, but it is also a professional means to package goods from small businesses to larger corporations. The products that you are selling are likely bundled, come in irregular shapes, or are heavier than expected, so it is very important for you to find the right type of shrink wrapping for it before you move forward with the production of your goods.
