shrink wrap
Tight packaging film
Shrink wrap is thin plastic film that contracts tightly around an object when heated, used for packaging and protection.
As a verb, to shrink-wrap is to enclose something in this material: The DVDs came shrink-wrapped.
Figuratively, shrink-wrapped can suggest something packaged for easy consumption: shrink-wrapped spirituality.
Bounding line of shape
- clingHold tightly to
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- skin-tightExtremely close-fitting clothing
- conformBehave as expected
tight · hug · formfitting · compression · stretch · adhere · encase · mold
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- filmMovie or coating
- plasticCapable of being molded
polymer · cellophane · polypropylene · cling film · stretch film · gauge · mil · transparent
Device emitting directed warmth
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
- heat sealBond via applied warmth
- weldHeat-fused metal joint
- tamper-evidentShows if opened
perforation · seam · crimp · encapsulation · bagging · closure · bond · sleeve
Arranging cargo on skids
- bundlingGrouping items as one
- multipacksProducts grouped for sale
- retailSales to end users
- displayPresentation for viewing
warehouse · distribution · logistics · shipping · storage · protection · cushioning · containment
Device emitting directed warmth
- conveyorMechanism that transports items
- dispenserDevice that releases portions
- cutterOne who severs
- perforatorDevice that makes holes
Materials enclosing consumables
- book coversProtective outer bindings
- produceMake or manufacture
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
- electronicsStudy of circuits
collectibles · archival · moving · storage
contour
Bounding line of shape
- clingHold tightly to
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- skin-tightExtremely close-fitting clothing
conform · tight · hug · formfitting · compression · stretch · adhere · encase · mold · secure
polyethylene
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- filmMovie or coating
plastic · polymer · cellophane · polypropylene · cling film · stretch film · gauge · mil · transparent · glossy
heat gun
Device emitting directed warmth
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
- heat sealBond via applied warmth
- weldHeat-fused metal joint
tamper-evident · perforation · seam · crimp · encapsulation · bagging · closure · bond · sleeve · overwrap
palletizing
Arranging cargo on skids
- bundlingGrouping items as one
- multipacksProducts grouped for sale
- retailSales to end users
display · warehouse · distribution · logistics · shipping · storage · protection · cushioning · containment · labeling
heat gun
Device emitting directed warmth
food packaging
Materials enclosing consumables
- book coversProtective outer bindings
- produceMake or manufacture
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
electronics · collectibles · archival · moving · storage
- wrapsburrito, shawarma, gyro, cellophane, elastic bandage
- warehousingwarehouse, warehouses, fulfillment centers, fulfillment center, distribution centers
- media packagingjewel case, sleeve, jacket, box set, liner notes
- plastic wrapscling film
- security sealstamper seal, safety seal, security sticker, security tape, wax seal
- coveringscoating, covers, layer, coatings, skin
shrink wrapbubble wrap
Air-filled plastic cushioning
foam padding · packing peanuts · air pillows · loose fill · void fill
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