Shrink film is term for pre stretched or oriented film. They are designed to overwrap packages on a variety of shrink-wrap machines or equipment. Shrink-wrapping involves enclosing the package contents in shrink films, heat sealing any unsealed portions and separating the package from the film web or covering the package contents with a shrink cover. Click here for Shrink Sleeves

Features
The film gives a wonderful presentation to the product. They give a glossy appearance. Have superior transparency and high burn out resistance. They offer excellent stiffness and stability. They are environmentally friendly films. They have excellent sealing shrinkage, elasticity, and memory properties. The film remains tightly sealed around the product after storage, transport, and conveyance to store. The film has anti-fog properties, which prevent droplets from condensing inside the package, maintaining a clear wrap and prolonged shelf life. They can be printed on both sides. They are less expensive, even when printed with high-quality, multi-color UV flexo and rotary screen graphics. Great for both plastic and metal containers. Shrink films can be applied at high speeds. They are available in a variety of materials such as white, opaque, clear, and metallic films.

Types
Shrink film can be of various types. They are made of various materials that offer good shrink capabilities.

• PVC shrink Film - PVC shrink film feature excellent sealability without unpleasant fumes. They offer high shrink capabilities at low temperatures and high tear resistance. Has excellent shrinkage rates and are available in different shrinkage ratios. They are used widely for food and non-food applications.
• Pallet Stretch Film - It offers maximum comfortability, cling, and strength. This film has extremely high puncture resistance and a very high holding force and is ideal for the most demanding applications.
• Polyolefin Shrink Film - They enhance the display effects of merchandise with excellent material properties and fine finish given by shrink property. They are the best selection for foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, convenience goods, etc.

Applications
Shrink films are widely used in a number of industries including food industry, automotive, agriculture, etc. They are used to wrap CDs, videos, picture frames, paper plates, wrapping paper rolls, software packages, toys, stationery, promotional multipacks, biscuits, pizzas, chocolate boxes, bread, egg trays, pastries, really any products where presentation counts.

These films are used for tray packing which were developed for packing of dairy foods such as perishable foods, box lunches, prepared foods and etc.