Film

Abstract

The present invention provides a thermoplastic stretch film comprising a base film arranged in a plurality of columns, and a multiplicity of holes in the base film arranged in a plurality of columns, wherein the plurality of columns of base film and plurality of columns of holes extend along a longitudinal direction of the base film; wherein each column of holes comprises a plurality of holes, wherein each hole is separated from its adjacent hole within each individual column by a spacer, wherein each spacer comprises a strip of base film which has been selectively prestretched in a transverse direction of the film to a value up to its elongation at break; wherein each column of holes is separated from each adjacent column of holes by one or more columns of base film. Processes for making the film and uses of the film in packaging applications are also provided.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.