Shrink Film Problems and How to Avoid Them
Shrink wrap (or shrink film) is a type of packaging material that is used to wrap products in a thin, polymer plastic film. Once heated, the wrap shrinks tightly around the product, which conforms to the item’s shape and creates a tight seal. Shrink wrap has many advantages: protection, tamper resistance, and it ensures your product remains in pristine condition. However, using this material can come with issues. Most issues arise when the heat is improperly applied to a product, or when the wrap is not measured properly before application. This can cause dogs ears, burn holes, ballooning or even angel hair! Although these are preventable, and sometimes simple to fix, it is important to be aware of the problems when using shrink wrap. Dog Ears: This may be exactly how you imagine it. “Dog ears” refers to the corners or edges of the shrink wrap, which can fold or wrinkle if not applied properly during the shrinking process. It occurs when the material is not distrib...