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STRETCH HOOD

What is Stretch Hood?

A Stretch Hood is a tube of film sealed on one end, which is stretched over a palletized load to secure the contents to the pallet.

This innovative technology can increase packaging efficiency and enable cost savings – in transport and logistics. It also offers weather protection, as well as excellent load aesthetics.

Benefits of Stretch Hood Throughout the Value Chain

With an extensive line of suitable and innovative polyolefin resins, Dow can help stretch hood film converters create differentiated film structures that yield excellent fabrication and application performance. A broad range of defined solutions can be tailored to create custom film structures to address customers’ specific performance requirements and needs.

FILM CONVERTER

Efficient and cost competitive film production

Fast extrusion speed with best thickness tolerance
Downgauge optimization 40-150 μm
Lower weight solutions for higher yield per roll
EVA free solution
Single component optimization customized for end use

PACKER

Efficient and cost competitive packing

Packing speed with up to 200 pallets/hour
Elevated levels of elastic recovery for broad application range
Technology applicable for pressure and temperature sensitive goods
Lower energy consumption and maintenance cost compared to shrink hood technology

LOGISTICS EXPERT

Reduction of wasted goods due to packaging failure

Higher holding force, high puncture and tear resistance for edge and corner stability
Reduction of injuries from packaging failure
Five-sided weather and dirt protection
Tamper evident packaging (security)
Excellent optical properties allowing easy bar code reading

BRAND OWNER

Goods safely transported and brand promotion

Excellent optical properties and high quality printing allowing constant brand recognition
Tamper evident packaging (security)
Technology applicable for pressure and temperature sensitive goods

Dow's Stretch Hood Toolbox

Dow’s Toolbox Concept has been designed to expand the potential of polyethylene films, advance your business and ultimately enable every member of the value chain to reap the benefits.

With an extensive line of suitable and innovative polyolefin resins, Dow can help Stretch Hood film converters create differentiated film structures that yield excellent fabrication and application performance.