Rust is the archnemesis of metal. If you are shipping metal goods, you need to ensure that these items are protected from corrosion. But how? If you need to protect something from water, you put it in waterproof packaging. If you need to protect something from ultraviolet light, you store it in a dark setting. But the elements that corrode metal are all around us. What’s to be done?

Thankfully, the answer is easy: get yourself some VCI stretch wrap! Short for Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor, VCI film is an excellent way of protecting metal against rust. On top of this, the material is also resistant to tearing, splitting, moisture, and common contaminants like dust and dirt. In this article, we will explore what VCI is, how it works, and why you should start protecting your metal products with it today.

What is VCI?

Also known as Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor, VCI is a revolutionary technology that stops the spread of rust on metal surfaces. V

The Stretchorcist

Something’s wrong with Shikha MacNeil, the girl from down the lane. It seemed innocent at first when she began talking to an imaginary friend who she claimed was a delivery man, but things quickly turned sinister. Seemingly out of nowhere, the furniture shakes and moves on its own, strips of plastic film creep in from the corners of the walls, and previously loose articles are suddenly bundled and palletized. Fearing the worst, her mother calls the local packaging supply company to perform a stretchorcism, where evil and low-quality packaging materials are dispelled from the home. When the two packaging experts arrive, they find S

You might be sitting there thinking to yourself that clear packaging is the way to go and any packaging that’s translucent or opaque is totally unnecessary. And you could think that, but unfortunately, you would be very wrong. While transparent stretch wrap, packing tape, and poly bags are the standard, they are far from being the be-all and end-all. Translucent and opaque packaging materials offer unique advantages that may make them a more ideal choice for you than clear materials, depending on the situation.

Let’s take a look at the different levels of transparency for packaging materials and see what they’re best used for.

Transparent/Clear

The biggest advantage of clear packaging, obviously, is that you can see through it. This means that workers and customers can instantly check the condition of their shipments without having to remove any of the packaging. With transparent packaging, workers can quickly identify products and s