How to Identify Quality Film

For beautiful product presentation, look for the following when choosing film:

1. Light Peel Force

Peel force reflects how difficult it is for the wrapper to pull each film layer from the roll. Film with a heavy peel force can be difficult to pull apart, leaving uneven results and squished trays. Finding a wrapper with a light peel force enables smooth and efficient wrapping.

2. High Elasticity

Elasticity determines how well a film will stretch over a product. High elasticity means the film stretches farther, which reduces wrinkles and creates a smoother presentation without risking damage to the tray. High elasticity is especially important for awkwardly sized products that need the film to stretch farther.

3. Impact Strength

Wrapped products are frequently transported long distances, so film needs to be durable. Quality film has a strong sticking strength to products and can absorb the impact of energy when handled. Don’t underestimate the importance of strong film to ensure products are protected after being wrapped.

4. Anti-fogging Film

Anti-fog film for food packaging avoids unappealing cloudy packaging. Anti-fogging film enhances the value and appearance of packaged products.

5. Consistent manufacturing

The manufacturer controls quality, and individual manufacturers provide varying levels of inspection and quality assurance. A common issue is incorrect roll width, which occurs when there’s a manufacturing error. This slows down the packaging process or causes problems with film forwarding. This, among other manufacturing difficulties, makes it worth knowing the manufacturer. 

Picking the Right Film for a Retail Wrapper

The exact film right for a store can vary, but these characteristics are universal in creating a clean appearance for wrapped products. Choosing the right film for your wrapper can be the difference between an astounding first impression or lackluster results.