Colored & Tinted Stretch Film

Colored & Tinted Stretch Film

Colored or tinted stretch film lets warehouse staff color-code pallets for routing, lane segregation, or priority handling.

Quick facts

In-stock SKUs 16
Total options 16
Price from $14.66
Price to $175.33
Average price $100.21
Materials red, black, blue, green, plastic, white, yellow
Mil thicknesses 2.2
Pack quantities 18, 36

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Frequently asked

When should I use colored & tinted stretch film?

Colored or tinted stretch film lets warehouse staff color-code pallets for routing, lane segregation, or priority handling.

Are these in stock and ready to ship?

Yes — 16 active SKUs. Live inventory, case packs, and pricing show on each listing.

Can I order bulk / case-pack quantities?

Most listings show case-pack and bulk-pack quantities. See the individual product page for pricing tiers.

Colored stretch wrap — same product, different names

Buyers and warehouses call this product family by half a dozen names. The product is the same tinted LDPE/LLDPE film; the terminology depends on industry and region. Most of these searches land on this page.

Term What it usually means What to order from this page
Colored stretch film Tinted hand or machine stretch film for color-coding pallets Black, blue, red, green, yellow stretch film — hand or machine
Colored stretch wrap Same product — "stretch wrap" is the warehouse-floor name, "stretch film" is the spec name Same SKUs as colored stretch film
Tinted bundling film Narrow-width colored film used to bundle multiple cartons or product units 3" colored bundling stretch film for fast load security
Color tinted hand stretch film 18–20" colored cast film applied by hand with a dispenser Hand-applied colored stretch film, 80 gauge, 1500’ rolls
Color tinted machine length stretch film 20" colored film engineered for automatic stretch wrappers, 5000–6000’ rolls Blown or cast machine stretch film in black or blue
Color tinted cast machine stretch film Cast (not blown) tinted film for machine wrappers — quieter unwind, more transparent Cast machine stretch film in colored variants
Pallet color wrap / colored pallet wrap Generic name for colored stretch film used on pallets Any of the colored stretch film SKUs above

How warehouses use colored stretch film

The point of colored film is fast visual sorting on a busy dock or wrap floor. Common color-coding schemes:

  • Black: security — hides product from view (high-value SKUs, returns, RMA).
  • Red: hold / do not ship — QA hold, customer hold, damaged-claim staging.
  • Blue: priority / next-day — expedited freight, hot orders, time-sensitive customers.
  • Green: ready to ship — cleared, palletized, queued for the next outbound.
  • Yellow: caution — mixed loads, fragile, out-of-spec packaging.

Bigger 3PLs run two-color schemes (black + colored band) for client-specific routing. Even small ops teams benefit — one color for in-progress, one for ready-to-ship cuts dock errors immediately.

Hand vs machine vs bundling

Format Width Roll length Use case
Hand stretch film 15–18" 1000–1500’ Hand-applied with a dispenser. Most common for <30 pallets/day.
Machine stretch film 20" 5000–6000’ For automatic stretch wrappers. Higher throughput, longer rolls.
Bundling stretch film 3–5" 1000’ Narrow-width film for bundling cartons, securing kits, holding multi-pack loads.
Extended-core stretch film 20" 1000’ Hand film with a long core for handle-free dispensing — reduces operator fatigue.

Common questions

Is colored stretch film weaker than clear?

No. Tint is a pigment in the resin, not a separate layer. Hold strength, cling, and stretch ratio are the same as clear film at the same gauge.

Can I run colored film on my existing wrapper?

Yes — if it’s spec’d for machine stretch film (20" wide, machine length). Hand-grade colored film won’t run reliably on a machine wrapper because the core, length, and pre-stretch handling differ.

What gauge of colored film do I need?

80 gauge handles most standard pallet loads. Step up to 90–120 gauge for heavy, sharp, or unstable loads. The same gauge logic that applies to clear stretch film applies here.

What’s the difference between cast and blown colored film?

Cast film unwinds quieter and is more transparent (a tinted cast film is “clear color”); blown film has higher tear strength and a hazier appearance. For most warehouse color-coding, cast is the right pick.

Are the colors UV-stable for outdoor staging?

Standard colored stretch film is not UV-stabilized — the color may fade and the film may become brittle in direct sun over weeks. For outdoor pallet staging, use a pallet cover over the wrapped load, not colored film as the outer layer.

What’s the smallest order I can place?

Each SKU on this page lists its case-pack quantity. The minimum order is one case pack — usually 4 rolls for hand film or 1 roll for machine film. No account or volume minimum required.

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