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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