Polythene Stretch Hooding Film Manufactured to Your Specification

Secure and stabilise pallet loads in transit with TriStretch stretch hood film. You get a clear, tight hood that protects the load without heat, with options tailored to your pallet size, load type, and stretch hooder.

Custom stretch hood film manufactured to specification

Made to fit your pallet and load

TriStretch stretch hooding film is manufactured to match your pallet size, load height, and containment requirements. You can specify key dimensions and film performance to suit anything from light, unstable loads to heavy pallets.

Printing for identification and branding

If you need clear identification on pallets in storage or in transit, TriStretch can be printed up to 6 colours. This supports simple handling marks, product identification, and brand visibility on outbound loads.

Designed to run on your stretch hooding system

TriStretch is manufactured to work with a all stretch hooding systems.

Why Choose Polystar Stretch Hooding Film?

Superior Material Efficiency

TriStretch technology stretches 30% beyond the pallet dimensions, meaning each hood uses 30% less material than the load it covers. This enhanced yield translates directly to reduced packaging costs and improved sustainability metrics for your operation.

No Heat Required

Polystar has continued to make substantial investments in state-of-the-art extrusion technology, installing an additional six new lines in recent years to produce high-performance films for a wide range of markets. In 2024, we invested in a new Expert six-colour printing press capable of printing widths of up to 2.3 metres. In 2025, we designed and built a new warehouse facility with a capacity of up to 10,000 pallet spaces. As a customer-centric company, we remain committed to investing at a rapid pace to support growth and innovation.

Complete Load Stabilisation

The elastic recovery force of TriStretch film creates uniform pressure across all five sides of your pallet, locking products in place throughout handling and transit. This total unitisation reduces load shifting, damage claims, and product loss compared to traditional wrapping methods.

Weatherproof Protection

Our stretch hood film creates a complete barrier against dust, moisture, and UV degradation. The tight seal at the pallet base prevents water ingress from below, while the vented film options allow condensation to escape, maintaining product integrity in any storage environment.

Industries and loads suited to stretch hooding

Food and Beverage

A clear hood helps you keep load visibility while stabilising cases, trays, and shrink-packed multipacks during transport and warehouse handling.

Building Products and Insulation

Stretch hooding is widely used for bulky or high-volume pallet loads. TriStretch supports wide formats, including applications in the insulation market.

White Goods and Glass

For sensitive or rigid products, the goal is stable unitisation and consistent protection during movement. Stretch hooding helps keep the pallet tight and uniform.

Chemicals and industrial goods

When loads are dense and heavy, stabilisation and handling confidence matter. Stretch hooding provides firm containment without relying on heat shrink.

Many More

Upgrade to Tristar for Enhanced Performance

Step up to our premium TriStretch Plus range featuring exclusive Tristar™ polymer technology and unlock further cost reductions through advanced gauge downgauging. This enhanced formulation delivers the same load security and puncture resistance as standard TriStretch while using thinner film gauges.

Our proprietary Tristar™ blend combines advanced polymers that maximise stretch performance, elastic recovery, and tear resistance. The result is superior holding force at reduced material thickness, cutting your film consumption costs while maintaining complete pallet integrity. As an exclusive Polystar innovation, Tristar™ technology provides a competitive advantage unavailable from standard film suppliers.

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Growth And Expansion

Polystar Plastics Ltd continues aggressive expansion with cutting-edge equipment, facility upgrades, and prestigious industry awards that underscore its leadership in polythene manufacturing.

Key Investments

Polystar has invested continuously in its UK manufacturing infrastructure to support the growing demand for technically specified stretch hooding film. Our BRC-accredited facility is equipped to produce TriStretch across a full range of gauges and formats, with printing capability up to 6 colours, all manufactured to your specification and compatible with leading stretch hooding systems.

Awards & Recognition

Polystar earned Processor of the Year at Plastics Industry Awards 2024 (November), following Best Business Initiative (2022) and COVID-19 Business Hero (2021), plus shortlisting for Manufacturer of the Year (over £25m, Made in the South East Awards 2020). The Times recognised sustainable PCWflex innovations, affirming commitment to excellence in growth, technology, and environmental stewardship.

Growth Impact

Enhanced infrastructure accelerates order fulfillment, technical film output, and sustainability via 100% recycled material processing without quality compromise, a BRC certified facility producing a comprehensive range of technical industrial films which also included conversion and printing. These advancements deliver bespoke solutions faster for UK/Europe clients, from independents to global brands.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if my stretch hood film tears during application?

Modern stretch hooding machines include sensors that detect film breaks and automatically eject incomplete hoods. The machine then re-threads and continues operation. Film tears are rare with properly specified material – our technical team can assess your load characteristics to recommend the optimal gauge and formulation.

Do I need to change anything on my existing stretch hooding machine to use TriStretch?

No machine modifications are required. We manufacture TriStretch to match your specific machine brand and model parameters. Simply provide your machine specifications and current film details, and we’ll supply compatible film with optimised performance characteristics.

How long can pallets remain wrapped in stretch hood film?

Properly specified stretch hood film maintains load integrity for 6 -12 months in covered storage. For outdoor storage, UV-stabilised formulations extend protection to 12+ months. The exact duration depends on environmental exposure, load weight, and film specification.

Is there a minimum order quantity for custom specifications?

For plain and printed formats, a minimum order quantity of 3 tonnes required.