What is the difference between stretch film and cling film?
2025.07.18
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The difference between stretch film and cling film lies mainly in their purpose, strength, elasticity, and industrial vs. household usage:
1.Purpose & Use
| Feature | Stretch Film | Cling Film |
| Main Use | Packaging and securing products on pallets | Wrapping food to preserve freshness |
| Usage Area | Industrial, logistics, warehouses | Household kitchens, restaurants |
2.Material & Thickness
| Material | Primarily LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene) | Often PVC or LDPE |
| Thickness | Thicker (15–30 microns or more) | Thinner (8–12 microns) |
3.Elasticity & Strength
| Stretchability | High-Can stretch up to 300% | Minimal stretch |
| Tensile Strength | Strong-used to bind heavy loads | Light-suitable only for light items |
4. Adhesion Type
| Adhesion | Sticks to itself via tension | Clings to surfaces via static or low tack |
| Sticky Feel | Not very sticky to touch | Slightly tacky, especially PVC type |
5. Examples
Stretch Film:1 Used to wrap stacked boxes on a pallet for shipment. 2 Applied with machine or by hand
Cling Film:1 Used to cover a plate of leftovers. 2 Found in kitchens and supermarkets
Mingyuexing Full Auto Stretch Film Machine can both make stretch film and cling film.
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