In the world of logistics, warehousing, and global supply chains, stretch film is often seen as a routine packaging material — a silent player in a much larger system. But at Triomada Plastic International Co., we understand that the true performance of stretch film is anything but ordinary.
Stretch film is the final layer of protection your product receives before it enters transit. It must perform under a range of conditions: compression, vibration, temperature shifts, and unpredictable handling. The science behind a reliable stretch film lies in its ability to maintain integrity under pressure consistently, across loads, geographies, and climates.
Let’s break down the six key properties that distinguish high-performance stretch films from conventional ones — and why they matter to your operations:
1. Puncture Resistance
One sharp corner. One exposed edge. That’s all it takes for a standard film to fail.
Puncture resistance refers to the film’s ability to withstand localised stress from irregularly shaped loads or external impacts during transit. A film that tears under pressure puts the entire shipment at risk. Triomada’s high-grade films are engineered to resist punctures even under dynamic forces, keeping your load secure and preventing contamination, product damage, or re-wrapping delays.
2. Cling Control
Effective cling control ensures film layers adhere to each other — not to machinery, pallets, or neighboring loads.
Too little cling compromises load stability. Too many results in the film adhering to machinery, neighbouring pallets, or collecting dust, creating inefficiencies and product risks. Triomada’s films feature precision-engineered cling layers, ensuring strong interlayer adhesion without external cling. This optimises wrapping speed and security while maintaining cleanliness and reducing film waste.
3. Tensile Strength
This is the measure of how much force the film can withstand before breaking.
High tensile strength enables the film to be stretched without tearing — a crucial factor during high-speed machine application and tight load wrapping. With stronger films, you can use thinner gauges without sacrificing security, helping reduce material consumption and supporting your sustainability goals.
4. Elongation
Stretch films don’t just wrap — they adapt.
Elongation is the film’s ability to stretch before it reaches its breaking point. Higher elongation means the film can conform to different load shapes, accommodate sharp angles, and absorb movement during transit.
Triomada’s films are designed for maximum elongation with memory, ensuring they rebound with tension and hold loads firmly in place.
5. Load Retention
Initial tension isn’t enough — what matters is how long that tension lasts.
Load retention measures a film’s ability to maintain its tightness around a pallet long after it’s wrapped. As materials settle during storage or transportation, poorly retained films loosen, causing instability or even product collapse.
Triomada’s stretch films are tested for long-term retention performance — holding loads tightly over days, weeks, or long-haul journeys.
6. Tear Resistance
A small tear shouldn’t mean a total failure.
Tear resistance ensures that even when a film encounters minor damage, it doesn’t spiral into a complete rupture. This is especially important for high-friction or rugged industrial applications.
Triomada’s multilayer films are engineered to localise damage, maintaining wrap integrity even in demanding environments.
Why These Properties Matter
Each of these performance metrics contributes to real-world outcomes:
1. Reduced returns due to better protection
2. Lower film consumption through downgauging and strengthening
3. Faster operations with fewer wrapping issues
4. Improved sustainability by eliminating overwrap and preventing product loss
At Triomada, we don’t view these as features — we view them as non-negotiables. Every roll of film is tested in our labs under simulated transport conditions, ensuring consistent quality for every customer, in every region.
