Hand Stretch Film Manufacturer: Wholesale Hand Rolls, Mini Rolls and Coreless Wrap
JUHONG makes hand stretch film in Changzhou, China, and sells it by the ton to distributors, importers and packaging wholesalers. Hand stretch film, also called hand stretch wrap, hand pallet wrap or manual stretch film, is LLDPE film that an operator pulls around a load by hand or with a handheld dispenser. We cast it on our own lines, slit it to your width and pack it in your cartons for distribution in your market.
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One plant makes the film, slits it and packs it, so standard hand rolls, mini rolls and coreless rolls can ship in the same container. The table lists the terms buyers check before a first order.
Stretch film a year, about 58 t a day
Hand roll thickness, about 31–138 gauge
Net film weight per hand roll
Minimum order for standard sizes, free samples
Hand Stretch Film Supply: At-a-Glance
| Product | Hand stretch wrap film, mini stretch film, coreless and extended core rolls |
|---|---|
| Film | Cast LLDPE in three series: Xtr11 (11 layers), Optima 7 and Base 5 |
| Thickness | 8–35 µm, about 31–138 gauge |
| Width | 100–500 mm; 250, 400, 450 (about 18 in) and 500 mm (about 20 in) are the usual hand sizes |
| Net weight | 0.7–8 kg per roll; coreless rolls 3, 4 or 5 kg, supplied with a handle |
| Cores | 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 in; extended core; coreless |
| Packing | 4 or 6 rolls per carton, or your own carton count and label |
| Minimum order | 1 ton for standard sizes; non-standard sizes are quoted separately |
| Lead time | 15–30 days after deposit and final specification confirmation |
| Payment | 30% T/T deposit; balance before shipment or against a copy of the B/L. L/C is also accepted. |
| Samples | Free samples for evaluation |
| Documents | SGS test reports; REACH, RoHS, SDS and PPWR-related documents |
Different Types of Hand Wrap for One Wholesale Order
Most stretch wrap distributors keep three types of hand wrap in inventory. We make all three in the same plant, so they can travel in one shipment. For machine film and jumbo rolls, see our full stretch film range.
Standard Hand Rolls
250–500 mm film on a cardboard core, for warehouses, factories and logistics yards that wrap pallets manually. Extended cores on request.
Mini Stretch Film
Narrow rolls on a reusable plastic handle, for wholesalers and retailers who sell to end users: e-commerce sellers packing small cartons, and home and office use.
Coreless and Extended Core
Coreless rolls carry only film, with no core to throw away, and we supply them with a handle. Extended cores give the operator a built-in grip.
Cast Hand Stretch Film Specifications
Hand stretch film is sold by net film weight. The core adds to the gross weight, so compare net weight when you put two quotes side by side. Our cast hand stretch film unwinds quietly and has good clarity, so barcodes and carton labels stay readable through the wrap. Blown film is hazier and is often chosen for rough loads. We make cast film only.
Standard Hand Stretch Film Specifications
Standard hand stretch film comes in 8–35 µm and 100–500 mm widths, on 0.7–8 kg of film, for wrapping by hand or with a dispenser. Cores are 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 in, or extended. Black, white, blue and custom colors start at 15 µm.
| Thickness | Width | Net weight | Elongation | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8–11 µm | 100–500 mm | 0.7–4 kg (1.5–8.8 lb) | 120–200% | Clear |
| 12 µm | 100–500 mm | 0.7–4 kg (1.5–8.8 lb) | 150–250% | Clear |
| 15–35 µm | 100–500 mm | 0.7–8 kg (1.5–17.6 lb) | 150–500% | Clear, black, white, blue, custom |
Mini Stretch Film Specifications
Mini stretch film is the narrowest hand roll, 100 or 125 mm wide, on a reusable plastic handle. It sells through wholesale and retail to end users, for e-commerce parcels in small cartons and for home use. We pack 24 rolls and 1 handle per carton, or 12 rolls per carton with a handle on each, and we adjust the packing to your order.
| Thickness | Width | Elongation | Color | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8–35 µm | 100, 125 mm | 120–250% | Clear, black, white, blue, custom | Universal, left-hand, right-hand |
Coreless Stretch Film Specifications
Coreless rolls have no cardboard core, so the whole roll is film. They come 11–35 µm thick and 400–500 mm wide with 3, 4 or 5 kg of film, and we supply them with a handle that fits the center of the roll. Packing can be adjusted to your order.
| Width | Net weight | Thickness | Core |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400–500 mm | 3, 4 or 5 kg | 11–35 µm | No paper core; supplied with a handle |
Hand Film Gauge to Micron Chart
Roll labels give thickness in gauge or in microns. To convert, multiply gauge by 0.254.
| Microns | Mil | Gauge | Common trade label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 µm | 0.47 | 47 | 47 gauge |
| 15 µm | 0.59 | 59 | 60 gauge |
| 17 µm | 0.67 | 67 | 70 gauge |
| 20 µm | 0.79 | 79 | 80 gauge |
| 23 µm | 0.91 | 91 | 90 gauge |
| 25 µm | 0.98 | 98 | 100 gauge |
| 30 µm | 1.18 | 118 | 120 gauge |
Hand Roll Width, Core and Roll Weight
The most common width is 500 mm (about 20 in), and 450 mm (about 18 in) is the usual alternative for hand wrap. When you compare quotes, compare net film weight, because the core adds to the gross weight of the roll.
| Roll type | Core | Common width |
|---|---|---|
| Hand film | 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 in; extended core; coreless | 500 mm, 450 mm |
| Mini roll | Extended core; coreless | 100, 125 mm |
| Machine film | 76 mm (3 in) | 500 mm |
| Jumbo roll | 76 mm (3 in) | 250–500 mm |
Hand Roll Length and Net Weight
LLDPE has a density of about 0.92 g/cm³, so you can work out length from weight. A 500 mm × 20 µm film gives about 108.7 m per kg, so a 300 m roll has about 2.76 kg of film.
| Width × thickness | Meters per kg | 300 m roll |
|---|---|---|
| 500 mm × 17 µm | ≈ 127.9 m | ≈ 2.35 kg |
| 500 mm × 20 µm | ≈ 108.7 m | ≈ 2.76 kg |
| 500 mm × 23 µm | ≈ 94.5 m | ≈ 3.17 kg |
| 450 mm × 20 µm | ≈ 120.8 m | ≈ 2.48 kg |
Calculated values for net film weight, not including the core.
Hand Stretch Film in Xtr11, Optima 7 and Base 5
JUHONG cast stretch film comes in three co-extruded layer structures: Xtr11 with 11 layers, Optima 7 with 7 layers and Base 5 with 5 layers. The series sets the layer structure and the color options. Thickness and roll weight follow the specification table for each roll type.
Xtr11
Our 11-layer high performance stretch film: clear, tear resistant, with cross-reinforced layers for puncture resistance and load stability.
Clear only
Heavy-duty loads with sharp corners or rough surfaces, where a thin film still has to resist punctures and tears
Optima 7
A 7-layer film that sits between Xtr11 and Base 5.
Clear, black, white, custom
Machine and hand wrapping where the 11-layer structure is more than the load needs
Base 5
A 5-layer film and our everyday choice for standard pallet wrapping.
Clear, black, white, custom
Standard pallet loads, and buyers who compare cost per pallet first
The diagrams show the number of layers in each series, not layer thickness. Ask for the data sheet of the series you are comparing, and test it on your own wrapper before you choose.
Mini Stretch Film with Handles
Mini stretch film is the narrowest hand roll. Wholesalers and retailers sell it to end users: e-commerce sellers who wrap and bundle small cartons, and households and offices that need a light roll for moving and storage. At 100 or 125 mm wide it also holds loose items together where a full-size roll would be too heavy.
- Widths: 100 and 125 mm
- Thickness: 8–35 µm, stretch 120–250%
- Colors: clear, black, white, blue and custom
- Reusable plastic handles in a universal version, plus left-hand and right-hand versions
- 24 mini rolls and 1 handle per carton, or 12 per carton with a handle on each
The 24-roll carton suits buyers who reuse one handle and purchase refills. The 12-roll carton gives every piece its own handle, ready to sell. Both packings can be adjusted to your order.
Mini rolls
24 rolls and one handle
Two layers of 12 mini rolls, with one reusable handle per carton.
Mini rolls
12 rolls, a handle each
One layer of 12 mini rolls, each with its own handle, ready for retail or site use.
Coreless Stretch Film and Extended Core
Coreless stretch film has no cardboard core, so the buyer pays for film only and has nothing to throw away when it runs out. We make coreless rolls 11–35 µm thick and 400–500 mm wide with 3, 4 or 5 kg of film, and supply them with a handle.
Standard core, 1–3 in
Extended core
Coreless
Does Coreless Stretch Film Need a Special Dispenser?
It needs a handle that fits its center, and we supply our coreless rolls with one, so your customers do not have to buy a separate dispenser. Packing and the number of handles per carton can be adjusted to your order.
Tested Hand Stretch Film and Export Documents
We check thickness, width, roll weight, puncture resistance and elongation in our own lab, as shown on our Quality Control page. We can supply REACH, RoHS and SDS documents and a PPWR-related heavy metal report; download them from our Downloads page.
Hand Stretch Film Test Results (SGS)
SGS tested 20 µm samples of our film against ASTM D4649 and the Chinese standard BB/T 0024-2018. These results apply to the samples tested.
| Test | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Elongation at break (machine / transverse) | ASTM D882 | 550% / 770% |
| Protrusion puncture | ASTM D5748 | 1.35 Nm |
| Tear resistance (machine / transverse) | ASTM D1922 | 1 N / 3 N |
| Elongation at break | BB/T 0024-2018 | 570% / 750% (required ≥350% / ≥500%) |
| Puncture force | BB/T 0024-2018 | 16.8 N (required ≥12 N) |
| Cling, unstretched / 50% stretched | BB/T 0024-2018 | 3.8 N / 3.5 N (required ≥2.5 N / ≥2.0 N) |
| Tensile retention | BB/T 0024-2018 | 80% (required ≥70%) |
Elongation at break is a lab figure and is no guarantee of the stretch an operator gets by hand. On a wrapper our cast film stretches 1:1.2 to 1:5, depending on thickness, so most buyers do not need film stretched at the factory.
Export Documents for Hand Film Orders
We can supply REACH, RoHS and SDS documents, a PFAS-related test report and a food contact test report to GB 4806.7. SGS also tested a clear film sample for total lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40, and none was detected. Download what you need from our Downloads page.
Recycling and Down-Gauging Hand Film
LLDPE stretch film can be recycled where film collection is available. Buyers can also cut plastic use with down-gauging, which means using thinner film that still holds the load. Recycled stretch film is available if you want recycled content in the formula.
Which Hand Stretch Wrap to Keep in Inventory
A distributor rarely needs only one type. Compare each one by net film weight, length and how many loads it wraps in your customer’s hands, because a lighter carton does not always mean a lower cost per load.
Your volume line
Cored hand stretch film covers the broadest group of customers: warehouses, factories and logistics yards.
For retail and e-commerce
Mini film sells through wholesale and retail to end users: e-commerce sellers packing small cartons, and home use.
For less core waste
Coreless suits accounts that want less core waste and lighter cartons. We supply the rolls with a handle.
Choose the Gauge by Load and Application
These are hand stretch film sizes our customers use today. They are a starting point, and you should test a sample on your own load. If corners break the film, go up one gauge or add edge boards. For very heavy or rigid bundles, PET strapping over the wrap gives a more secure hold than extra film.
| Application | Hand film |
|---|---|
| Solar modules | 500 mm × 18–20 µm, 4–5 kg |
| Paper and paper rolls | 500 mm × 15–20 µm, 4–5 kg |
| Gypsum board, chemical powders | 500 mm × 20 µm, 5 kg |
| Glass | 450–500 mm × 20 µm, 3–4 kg |
| Appliances | 500 mm × 20 µm, 5 kg |
Packing, Pallets and Container Loading
Standard hand stretch film rolls are packed 4 or 6 to a carton. Cartons can go on pallets or be floor loaded, and bare rolls can be stacked on pallets without cartons. The load depends on which of these you choose. We also pack under your brand, with your printed cartons, stickers and carton count.
Hand Roll Carton Packing
Example: our common hand stretch film roll, 500 mm wide, 20 µm thick, 5 kg net per roll, packed 4 or 6 per carton.
Hand rolls
4 rolls per carton
Four rolls stand upright, two by two, on their cores.
Hand rolls
6 rolls per carton
Six rolls in a two-by-three carton, for buyers who want fewer cartons to handle.
Hand rolls on 1–3 in cores, extended core or coreless. Stretch film keeps for one year from the production date; store cartons in a clean, dry, cool place away from corrosive chemicals. You can also mix hand stretch film with steel strapping, PET strapping and seals in one container.
Hand Roll Pallets and Container Loading
Here is one example for 500 mm × 20 µm rolls with 5 kg of film, packed 4 per carton on 90 × 90 cm pallets. For other sizes, packing or a floor-loaded container, send us your details and we will work out the load plan with the quotation.
| Per pallet | 20 ft (20GP) | 40 ft (40HQ) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pallets | 1 | 12 | 24 |
| Cartons | 36 (3 × 3, 4 layers) | 432 | 864 |
| Rolls | 144 | 1,728 | 3,456 |
Bare roll pack
Rolls on a pallet
Rolls stacked upright without cartons, then stretch wrapped. Layers can be straight or turned 90° to lock together.
No pallets
Cartons floor-loaded
Cartons stacked floor to roof to fill the container. A net across the door holds the last row in place.
Palletised
Pallets in the container
Bare-roll pallets, stretch wrapped and held with green PET strapping, loaded by forklift and quick to unload.
Custom
Custom packing and load plans
We adapt the packing method and the carton to your order, and work out a load plan for a 20 ft or 40 ft container.
Storing Hand Rolls
- Shelf life of one year from the production date; best used soon after delivery.
- Keep rolls in a clean, dry, cool place.
- Store away from corrosive chemicals and other hazardous goods.
- Let a cold roll reach room temperature before use; cold film breaks more easily.
Planning a Hand Film Container Order?
The number of rolls in a 20 ft or 40 ft container depends on roll size, core and packing method, so we confirm it with each quotation. Send us:
- Roll width, thickness and net weight
- Carton or bare roll, and your carton count
- Pallet size, or floor-loaded
- Container type and destination port
Hand Stretch Film FAQ
Short answers to the questions distributors ask us about hand stretch film.
What is hand stretch film used for?
It holds cartons together on a pallet, or bundles loose items, so the load stays stable in storage and transport. Operators apply it manually or with a handheld dispenser.
What is the difference between hand wrap and machine stretch wrap?
Hand stretch film is lighter and made for manual pallet wrapping. Machine stretch wrap is heavier and made for the tension of a wrapping machine. See our machine stretch film page for the full comparison.
What gauge of hand stretch film do I need?
80 gauge, about 20 µm, is suitable for most standard pallets. Light cartons can use 60–70 gauge, and heavy or sharp-edged loads need 90 gauge or more.
How many rolls are in a carton?
Standard hand stretch film rolls are packed 4 or 6 per carton. Mini rolls are packed 24 with 1 handle, or 12 with a handle on each. We can adjust the packing to your order.
Does coreless stretch film need a special dispenser?
It needs a handle that fits its center. We supply our coreless rolls with a handle, so no separate dispenser is needed.
Can you match an 18 in × 1,500 ft roll?
Yes. Send the details and we will match it in metric, about 450 mm wide at the same net weight and gauge. An 18 in × 1,500 ft, 80 gauge roll works out to about 3.8 kg of 450 mm × 20 µm film.
Do you sell pre-stretched hand film?
No. On a wrapper our cast film stretches 1:1.2 to 1:5, depending on thickness, so most buyers do not need film stretched at the factory. See machine stretch film for how pre-stretch works.
What is the minimum order?
1 ton for standard sizes. Non-standard sizes are quoted separately. Samples are free.
Can I mix hand film, mini film and coreless in one order?
Yes. All three come from the same plant and can share one container.
Get a Hand Stretch Film Quote
Send your specification, or a photo of the film you buy today. Test a free sample on your own pallets, confirm the film, core, carton and order size, and repeat orders run to the same written specification.
- Width and thickness or gauge
- Net weight per roll and core type
- Carton count, color and film series
- Quantity and destination port
- Or a photo of the roll you buy today
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