Stretch Wrap Film Private Label Guide for Facility Management Companies: the 2026 season Guide No.82

The stretch wrap film market in Australia rewards buyers who plan ahead, because best-selling specifications at good factories are booked out well before the season starts. The notes below work as a checklist for Facility Management Companies that need a product which meets the specification and still hits the target cost.

Choosing the Right Supplier

Look at how raw material and finished goods are stored; dusty or damp warehouses are a reliable predictor of claims. Ask the factory how many stretch wrap film lines it runs and whether your order shares a line with another buyer. Confirm who owns the moulds, the artwork and the tooling, especially if you intend to reorder the same design next season. Request the production schedule before you pay the deposit, so you can see where your order sits.

Where the Price Actually Comes From

Ask for a cost breakdown by component; it turns a price argument into a specification conversation. The price of stretch wrap film breaks down into material, labour, finishing, packing and margin, and only some of those move with volume. Most price gaps between quotations come from a different material grade or a thinner finish, not from factory margin. Ask what the price would be at double the quantity; the answer shows how much of the quote is fixed cost.

Quality Control That Prevents Returns

Book an in-line inspection at 30 percent completion: that is the cheapest moment to fix a problem. Measure a full sample set against the specification sheet, and record every deviation, however small. The critical test for stretch wrap film is tensile and puncture test, and it should be run on the production batch, not on a golden sample. Test the product the way a customer would use it, because laboratory conditions hide the failures that matter.

What Goes Into the Product

The LLDPE cast film in 15-23 micron determines most of the look, feel and durability, and it is the first item to write into the specification. For stretch wrap film, the construction matters as much as the material: watch the film gauge and roll winding. A good stretch wrap film starts with the LLDPE cast film in 15-23 micron, so agree the material grade before you discuss price. Cheap substitutes usually appear in the finish, the filling or the hardware, so inspect those areas first.

Planning the Production Calendar

Split large programmes into two or three deliveries so that early stores are fed and later stores are not overstocked. Book capacity in advance for peak months; a factory that is full in August cannot rescue a late October order. Confirm the packaging materials and the labels before production starts, since late packaging delays the whole line. Build a buffer of seven to ten days between the ex-factory date and the sailing date for the unexpected.

Documents and Certifications to Request

Confirm that the test house is accredited and that the report names your product, not a generic specimen. For Australia, check the labelling rules on material content, care instructions and country of origin before printing. Sustainability claims must be backed by traceability, so keep certificates for recycled or responsibly sourced material. Chemical and packaging rules differ by market, so confirm the destination requirements before you finalise the packing spec.

Five Boxes to Tick Before You Order

If you sign the specification, seal the sample, book the inspection, confirm the packing and file the documents, the order takes care of itself.