How Pallet Covers Protect Products During Shipping & Storage

When you ship or store palletized goods, dust, moisture, and exposure can compromise your product — especially during long hauls or extended warehouse stays. That’s where pallet covers come in. 

These oversized poly sheets are designed to drape over full pallets, acting as a barrier between your goods and the environment. Whether you're protecting food-grade packaging, electronics, or raw materials, pallet covers are a cost-effective way to preserve product quality.

What Are Pallet Covers?

Pallet covers are made from LDPE film, usually in sheet or gusseted form, and come on a roll or stacked flat. They can be: 

• Clear or tinted 

• Perforated on rolls for easy dispensing 

• Custom-sized to match your pallet dimensions 

• Printed with branding, instructions, or warnings 

M Plastics produces custom pallet cover sheets tailored to our clients’ exact stacking heights, widths, and material type.

Why Use Pallet Covers?

Pallet covers serve multiple protection purposes: 

✅ Dust Protection – Shields from dirt and airborne particles in warehouses 

✅ Moisture Barrier – Prevents rain, condensation, or spills from soaking product 

✅ UV Protection – Optional tinted covers help prevent sun damage 

✅ Tamper Evidence – Sealed covers can show if a load has been opened 

✅ Load Stability – Some users tuck covers under stretch wrap for added hold 

They're especially useful for export shipments, outside storage, or high-value inventory requiring extra safeguards.

How Are They Made?

At M Plastics, we extrude LDPE film in custom widths and lengths, then convert the film into individual sheets or rolls. Clients can request: 

• Flat sheets for top-only protection 

• Gusseted covers for full 3D pallet coverage 

• Perforation spacing for easy tear-off on the job 

• Varying gauges for light or heavy-duty applications 

We also offer anti-static and UV-inhibiting additives based on storage needs.

Common Industries That Use Pallet Covers

📦 Food and Beverage 

🏗️ Construction and Industrial Supply 

🧪 Pharmaceuticals and Medical Packaging 

🖨️ Printing and Paper Goods 

💡 Electronics and Appliances 

If it’s boxed or stacked on a pallet, chances are a poly cover can help protect it.

Final Thoughts: 

Pallet covers are a simple but powerful tool to reduce product damage and contamination. They help maintain clean, secure, and dry conditions across every step of your distribution process — from production to delivery. 

At M Plastics Inc., we specialize in custom-sized pallet covers designed to match your stacking specs and protection requirements. Whether you need light-duty plastic or heavy-duty wrap, we’ve got the capabilities to keep your product protected. 

Contact us to learn more or request a sample. Let us help you cover your assets — literally.