Frequently Asked Questions   What is shrink film? Shrink film is a low-density polyethylene film made from a fractional low melt virgin resin and other additives, and when subjected to heat it begins a biaxial shrinking process as the heat is removed. The shrink film will shrink 25% to 30% of it surface dimension and mold itself to any type of structure. The UVI in our shrink film is hindered amine to protect against film deterioration by the sun. Our specially formulated films contain Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA) which retains more elasticity and does not become brittle when exposed to cold temperatures. All shrink films are not alike and will perform differently depending on the resins and manufacturing process used. Why use shrink film? Shrink film is cost effective, labor friendly, environmental safe, recyclable, weatherproof and installs quickly. For industrial construction: Shrink wrap can be used in the critically important area of containing sandblast residuals or chemical stripping of hazardous material such as lead, asbestos, and heavy metals. Installing shrink wrap with heat fused seams will contain virtually 100% of sandblast or chemical abatement residuals, as well as allow complete project/equipment weatherization and product protection. With easy installation and low maintenance, shrink wrap is the most reliable and inexpensive containment method available today. For packaging transport and storage: Shrink wrap is very durable and has many uses for packaging of large and small items. Shrink wrap can provide weatherization of irregular shaped objects, palletized truckloads of equipment, commodities, wood products, temporary housing, greenhouses and over the road freight which will provide a secure cover and can protect from all types of storm damage. Marine industry: Shrink wrap will form a skin tight cover to weatherize boats for storage and transport thereby saving dollars associated with the labor of double handling and the risk of weather damage to products. What is the difference between shrink wrap and stretch wrap? Stretch wrap is applied by stretching it around an object with minimal protection; it sticks to itself and is better known as pallet wrap.  Shrink film requires a propane fired heat gun to shrink the bag or sheeting around the object. It becomes skin tight forming a tough shroud. Why is shrink film better than visqueen? Shrink wrap is shrunk tight around the object so there is no fluttering by the wind to deteriorate the plastic. Visqueen is applied using tape to hold the pieces together. Unlike visqueen, shrink wrap does not become brittle, break down and tear when exposed to sun's UV rays. Shrink wrap remains pliable under extreme temperatures and the life of shrink wrap is one to two years depending on the application and the shrink film's formulations. It is not uncommon to have visqueen fail within a day or two after applied. Why is shrink film better than canvas covers? ShrinkOrSink uses special formulated shrink films to form a tough skin tight barrier. Shrink film does not shred or become brittle in extreme weather conditions. Canvas covers do not withstand long term storage or transport and loosen and sag as time prevails.