Abstract: A device for protecting the fingers while applying stretch film under tension from a roll of film wound on a core by braking the core manually from within. The device is a unitary flexible plastic body including a generally cylindrical hollow body sized to fit within the core, and a flexible brim at one end of the body. The brim has substantial width, so that it can be folded over the end of the core, and braking force can then be delivered to both the inside and to the outside of the core by inserting at least one finger into the device and then squeezing the core between the thumb and finger.

Abstract: A stretch film wrapping device includes a frame supporting at least one flexible hollow handgrip. An end of a core of a roll of stretch film is inserted into the hand grip, so that braking force on the film may be regulated by squeezing the hand grip as film is applied to an array of articles. The device also supports at least one reel of auxiliary narrow band material on an axis different from that of the stretch film roll, so that the band material and the stretch film may be simultaneously applied.

Abstract: Stretch wrapping film is reinforced by means of an auxiliary band that is laminated to the stretch film, thereby obtaining improved effective film strength without requiring the use of heavy duty films. Propagating tears that do occur are arrested by the band. The band may be rendered visually distinctive by coloration or imprinting, to identify the load with which it is wrapped, and to enable one to locate the leading edge of the film on the roll.

Abstract: A holder for dispensing stretch film from a roll comprises a cylindrical body and an arbor rotatably supported on the body. A flexible grip having internal ribs covers the body and the arbor, so that one can, by applying finger pressure to the grip, brake rotation of the arbor and thus control film tension.