Stretch Hood: Transparency and logistical security for total control of your load shipments
Packaging transparency has become a highly valued feature, especially in international logistics carried for major producer groups, who want to ensure their products are presented impeccably in their shipments. In this context of logistics and pallet packaging, the Stretch Hood system stands out as a highly innovative technology that offers a key advantage in transparency. Stretch Hood wrapping provides total transparency, allowing customers to clearly see the product without compromising its protection.
In this article, we will analyze the advantages of the Stretch Hood system in terms of brand image and visibility, but also in terms of load and logistics security compared to other packaging methods such as the pallet stretch wrapping system or shrink hooding.
Total transparency: added value for product visibility
One of the major advantages of the Stretch Hood system is the total transparency it offers. Unlike other systems, such as stretch film or shrink film, Stretch Hooding enables complete visibility of the product. This facilitates quick identification of the contents without opening the packaging, significantly improving brand image and a more professional presentation.
Industries such as food and consumer products are turning to this system to improve the image and confidence in the quality of the product from the warehouse to the shipment to the point of sale. For many companies, especially those operating in mass consumption sectors, good product presentation is key for setting themselves apart from the competition and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Not only image: Other advantages of Stretch Hood film transparency
Superior protection without compromising visibility
Transparency is not the only benefit of the Stretch Hood. This system also provides total waterproof protection against external factors such as moisture, dust, and dirt. Companies that operate in outdoor storage environments, or warehouses that can be affected by elements such as air or dust, or handle sensitive products, choose Stretch Hood for its full protection and hygienic properties without sacrificing visibility.
The Stretch Hood system uses a lesser gauge film than the shrink hood system, but that is equally resistant, which reduces the final amount of material used compared to the shrink hood system. Although both hooding systems achieve total load protection, Stretch Hood provides higher quality presentation with no creases, wrinkles, or shrink residues, and the film offers greater transparency due to its thinner nature.
Improved Logistics Traceability: Reading and Protection of Codes
Logistics traceability plays a crucial role in supply chain management, and the transparency of Stretch Hood film offers an additional advantage in this regard. The film’s total transparency provides an easy reading of barcodes, RFID tags, QR codes, or any logistics label, enabling quick identification without handling the packaging. This feature is particularly valuable in international logistics operations, where fast and accurate cargo identification is essential.
In addition, the tracking codes are safeguarded from adverse weather conditions by the Stretch Hood film, preventing damage from humidity or dirt, and ensuring that traceability remains intact during prolonged journeys.
Anti-theft security: easy tampering detection
The Stretch Hood system also offers a significant advantage in terms of anti-theft security. Any unauthorized tampering or opening attempt is easily detectable, as a tear in the film is visible to the naked eye. Unlike other systems, such as stretch wrapping, where layers of film can be removed and replaced without leaving clear signs of manipulation, the Stretch Hood offers a unique and inviolable barrier. In this way, small break-ins of the contents of the pallet, which is usually stretch-wrapped, can be prevented in some countries, known as “ant thefts”.
This level of protection is especially useful for warehouses and department stores that handle high-value merchandise, as it can detect any intrusion quickly, reducing the chances of theft or loss of products.
Less Film Usage: Energy Efficiency And Sustainability
The transparency of the film also provides sustainability and energy efficiency, as it reduces the film used to protect the load compared to the stretch wrapper. Transparency also avoids reprinting codes and labels outside the product, as the contents of the pallet can be easily read and seen.
Using less material and reducing plastic waste contributes to these sustainability efforts, a growing priority for many companies around the world.
Compared to other stretch hooding systems, such as shrink hooding, it is also more energy efficient, as it does not require high power consumption to apply and shrink the film, nor does it need a shrink oven to apply heat. It simply applies a tubular film that stretches and conforms completely to the contour of the load.
In summary, the Stretch Hood system is known for its transparent product presentation and offers numerous additional benefits. It provides superior protection, energy efficiency, improved operational safety, and enhanced logistics traceability. As companies seek ways to enhance efficiency and reduce packaging costs without compromising presentation quality or safety, Stretch Hood is becoming an increasingly popular option in the market.
At Innova, with 25 years of experience in the manufacture of packaging systems and especially Stretch Hood, we can advise you without commitment or obligation. You can contact our technical team to see if this system can work with your product, and even test it to check its efficiency and packaging quality. Do not hesitate to contact us, we will be pleased to help you.
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