SHRINK FILM OPTIONS
Shrink Film Solutions for Retail & Industrial Packaging – Serving the Chicagoland Area
At Get Chicago Packaging, we offer a full range of shrink film solutions to support everything from retail presentation to industrial bundling. Whether you're wrapping consumer goods with Polyolefin for a clean finish, using PVC shrink film for high clarity and gloss, or relying on Polyethylene for heavy-duty packaging, we stock it all.
Serving the entire Chicagoland area with fast shipping and same-day pickup available.
Polyolefin Shrink Film
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Food grade film
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Does not require cool storage
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No smell or smoke when sealing
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Less build up on sealing wires
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Does not require Teflon curtain on sealing wires
PVC Shrink Film
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High clarity and gloss
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Low heat requirement
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Can use heat gun or tunnel
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Strong and flexible
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Requires cool storage
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Polyethylene Shrink Film
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Lowest cost
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Lay flat or tubing from 3" to 60"
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Centerfold from 3" to 48"
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Cloudy appearance
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Used for industrial packaging and bundling
Frequently Asked Questions About Shrink Film
Q: What is shrink film used for?
A: Shrink film is used to tightly wrap and protect products for shipping, storage, or retail display. It provides tamper evidence, dust protection, and a polished finish for improved product presentation.
Q: What’s the difference between Polyolefin, PVC, and Polyethylene shrink film?
A: Polyolefin is a versatile, food-safe film with excellent clarity and no odor when sealing. PVC offers the highest gloss and shrink strength but requires cool storage. Polyethylene is thicker and more durable—ideal for bundling heavy or irregular products.
Q: Can I use a heat gun to shrink film?
A: Yes. Both PVC and Polyolefin films can be shrunk using a heat gun or shrink tunnel. Polyethylene, being thicker, generally performs best with industrial heat tunnels.
Q: Which shrink film is best for retail products?
A: Polyolefin is typically preferred for retail packaging due to its crystal-clear finish, strength, and food-safe properties. It’s ideal for cosmetics, baked goods, DVDs, and other consumer products.
Q: Does Get Chicago Packaging offer local delivery or pickup?
A: Yes! We offer same-day pickup for Chicagoland customers and fast local delivery throughout the region. Nationwide shipping is also available by request.