shrinkwrap

shrinkwrap definition - business

shrinkwrap

A thin plastic that manufacturers use to wrap their products. Heat is used to shrink the plastic for a tight fit. Shrinkwrap is used to combine two or more products in a single unit and to seal a product so that it cannot be opened prior to purchase.

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