Polyester Strapping & PET Banding

POLYESTER STRAPPING

Polyester Strapping for Heavy-Duty Load Containment

Polyester strapping (PET strapping) provides outstanding retained tension and shock absorption for palletizing, bundling, and securing heavy industrial loads. As a lighter, safer alternative to steel strapping for many applications, polyester banding helps maintain load stability during shipping while resisting moisture, UV exposure, and changing weather conditions.

Shop polyester strapping and PET banding for heavy-duty palletizing, bundling, machine-grade applications, and industrial load containment. Complete Packaging Products carries polyester strapping coils for hand tools, portable applications, semi-automatic machines, and automatic strapping systems, including mini coils, CPP and Fromm polyester strapping, and Signode heavy-duty polyester strapping.

Choose the Right Polyester Strapping

Key Benefits:

• Excellent Retained Tension to help maintain secure pallet loads throughout shipping and storage.
• High Shock Absorption that allows the strap to recover from impacts and load movement without sacrificing holding power.
• Available for Manual and Machine Applications with multiple product configurations to match your equipment and production requirements.

Need Help Choosing?

Need help selecting the right polyester strapping? Call 866-787-2790 for product recommendations and bulk pricing.

Check out our Plastic Strapping Guide to see if Polyester Strapping fits your application.

Why Choose Polyester Strapping?

Polyester strapping is engineered for heavy-duty load containment applications where high retained tension and impact resistance are critical. Unlike steel strapping, PET banding absorbs shocks and load shifts during transportation without permanently deforming or losing holding strength, making it a practical option for companies looking to reduce handling injuries while maintaining secure loads.

Polyester banding is commonly used across warehouse, industrial, construction, and transportation environments where lightweight handling, weather resistance, and dependable load containment are required. It is also frequently compared against polypropylene strapping for lighter-duty bundling, with polyester generally providing higher retained tension for heavier or more rigid loads.

Whichever polyester strapping format fits your operation, Complete Packaging Products carries the strapping tools, seals and buckles, and dispensers needed to put it to work, whether your team relies on hand tools or fully automated strapping systems.

For operations requiring even greater load security, our cord strapping and GatorLASH heavy load containment system offer additional options engineered for export, oversized, and irregular load applications.

Key Benefits of Polyester Strapping:

• High Retained Tension – Maintains load stability during transportation and storage
• Excellent Shock Absorption – Helps absorb impacts and load shifts without breaking
• Steel Replacement Alternative – Safer and lighter than traditional steel strapping
• Weather Resistant – Resists moisture, UV exposure, and outdoor conditions
• Machine & Hand Tool Compatible – Supports manual, semi-automatic, and automatic systems
• Recyclable Material – Supports sustainable packaging initiatives

Applications:

• Palletizing and industrial load containment
• Lumber, brick, and construction material bundling
• Warehouse and distribution operations
• Truck, rail, and export shipping
• Heavy carton and pallet securement
• Industrial manufacturing applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is polyester strapping used for?

Polyester strapping is commonly used for palletizing, heavy-duty bundling, and industrial load containment applications.

Is polyester strapping stronger than polypropylene strapping?

Yes. Polyester strapping generally provides higher retained tension and greater shock absorption than polypropylene strapping, making it better suited for heavy-duty applications.

Can polyester strapping replace steel strapping?

In many applications, polyester strapping is used as a safer and lighter alternative to steel strapping while still providing excellent load containment performance.

Is polyester strapping weather resistant?

Yes. Polyester strapping resists moisture, UV exposure, and varying weather conditions, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Choosing the right polyester strapping width, gauge, and break strength depends on your load weight, equipment, and shipping conditions. Our packaging specialists can help you compare mini coils, machine-grade CPP and Fromm strapping, and Signode Tenax strapping to find the right fit for your operation, and can quote discounted skid pricing for bulk orders. Call us at 866-787-2790 to speak with a specialist about product recommendations, compatible tools, and volume pricing.