shrinkwraps

Encases in film

Shrinkwraps is the verb form of shrinkwrap—to enclose something in plastic film that shrinks tightly around it when heated: The factory shrinkwraps pallets of merchandise for shipping.

Also used figuratively for anything packaged in a standardized, sealed way: The company shrinkwraps its training programs for franchise owners.

fit

cling

Hold tightly to

conforming · tight · formfitting · stretch · compressive · sealed · encased · hugging · molded · custom-fit

material

plastic

Capable of being molded

PVC · polypropylene · polymer · thermoplastic · transparency · see-through · clarity · glossy · matte · gauge

industrial

packaging

Protective product enclosure

manufacturing · automation · conveyor · distribution · machinery · mass-production · bundling · strapping · containers · fulfillment

process

sealer

Coating preventing moisture penetration

extrusion · heating · shrinking · application · tension · contraction · perforation · venting · bundling · banding

protection

barrier

Obstruction preventing passage

dustproof · insulation · cushioning · safeguard · security · preservation · waterproof · freshness · sterility

products

DVDs

Optical video storage media

  • CDsOptical storage media
  • softwarePrograms directing computer operations
  • booksBound written works

games · cosmetics · bottles · multipack · boats · furniture · pallets · produce · meats · electronics

Opposites
packaging tightness

shrinkwrapsdrapes

Hanging window coverings

boxes

packaging action

shrinkwrapsunwraps

Removes outer covering

opens · unseals · unpacks · exposes · strips

Family

shrinkwrap, shrinkwrapped

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G