PE Cling Film — PVC-Free Polyethylene Food Wrap

SUNWRAP PE cling film is a food-grade polyethylene food wrap — a non-chlorinated alternative to traditional PVC cling film. It is microwave-safe, freezer-safe down to –40°C, PVC-free and plasticizer-free, and is produced on a brand-new production line commissioned in 2025 at our Ningbo Qianwan New Area plant. Importers who already know our 20-year PVC product can now source PE from the same factory, same QC system, and same export team.

We launched PE to respond to a clear buyer signal: a growing share of importers in the Philippines, Indonesia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt are being asked by their downstream customers for a “PVC-free” option — either for microwave reheating, for children’s and health-food lines, or simply to match global FMCG trends. Rather than watch that demand walk to another supplier, we built the capability in-house. For the full side-by-side on when PE wins and when PVC is still the right call, see our PVC cling film vs PE cling film comparison.

As a reminder of who you are buying from: SUNWRAP / SYC is the brand of Ningbo Sanrong New Materials Co., Ltd. (formerly Dalian Sanrong Chemical Co., Ltd.), a Korean-invested manufacturer operating since April 2004 and recognized as one of China’s top-ten cling-film brands.

SUNWRAP-branded PE cling film: 45cm × 300Y retail box, microwave-safe, FDA-compliant. Korean + Chinese label printing as standard; available as branded SUNWRAP retail SKU or for OEM private-label with custom artwork in any export language.

Key benefits

• PVC-free and plasticizer-free. Addresses buyer questions about phthalates and chlorinated plastics directly — relevant for children’s lines, health-food brands and export markets trending toward stricter materials rules.
• Microwave-safe. Unlike PVC, PE cling film can be used to cover food during short microwave reheating, which is the single most common consumer complaint about PVC wrap.
• Freezer-tolerant to –40°C. Ideal for frozen meat, fish and ready-meal storage without the brittleness PVC shows at low temperatures.
• Clean burn-off and recycling profile. PE is compatible with standard LDPE recycling streams in most markets; no chlorine emissions on incineration.
• Same factory, same QC. Produced in the same food-grade cleanroom environment as our PVC line, under the same SGS-tested, FDA-compliant standards.

Specifications

Standard thickness ranges from 9 to 20 microns — slightly thicker than PVC to compensate for PE’s different mechanical behavior. Common widths are 250mm, 300mm, 380mm and 450mm; common lengths are 100m, 200m, 300m and 500m for finished retail/HORECA packs. Jumbo rolls are available on request. Cores are 1”, 1.5” or 3” ID. The material is cleared for microwave use (short-duration reheating, not cooking) and rated for freezer storage down to –40°C. Cling is moderate — lower than PVC — and is adequate for home and HORECA use, but buyers who run high-speed supermarket tray-wrappers generally still prefer our PVC product.

Applications / Who uses this

• Supermarket chains with private-label “PVC-free” or “microwave-safe” consumer SKUs.
• Health-food and children’s-food brands that need to put a PVC-free claim on the pack.
• HORECA groups that reheat prepared food in microwaves.
• Frozen-food processors who wrap product destined for deep-freeze chains.
• Food-delivery and ready-meal companies whose end customer reheats the pack.
• Importers in markets preparing for tighter plastics regulation who want a dual PVC / PE supplier relationship already in place.

Positioning: PE vs PVC — honest guidance

We do not pretend PE is a drop-in replacement for PVC. For supermarket fresh-meat tray-wrapping, PVC still wins on clarity and self-cling, and it is cheaper per square meter. For microwave reheating, freezer storage and consumer-facing “PVC-free” SKUs, PE wins. Most of our export buyers end up sourcing both from us — PVC for the fresh counter, PE for the home-use consumer line — which is exactly why we built the PE line inside the same facility.

Biodegradable / compostable roadmap

The SEMrush data in our export research shows a steady global demand for “biodegradable cling film” and “compostable cling film suppliers.” Our standard PE cling film is not currently certified compostable or biodegradable — we will not market it as such. A certified compostable product is on our 2026 roadmap; if you are an importer with a firm compostable project, please contact the export team early so we can align the specification and certification path with your target market.

Manufacturing and quality control

The PE line runs inside the same food-grade cleanroom as our PVC production. Incoming LDPE / LLDPE resin is batch-tested, extrusion is monitored in-line for thickness uniformity, and finished rolls are checked for clarity, cling and odor. Retained samples are held against every export lot for at least 12 months. The plant carries the same SGS testing and FDA-compliant food-contact documentation as our PVC range.

Shipping and export

PE cling film is exported under HS code 3920.10 (plastic film of polymers of ethylene). Default quotation is FOB Ningbo; CIF and CFR to your destination port are available on request. From Ningbo-Zhoushan Port — about 40 km from our plant — transit is 3–5 days to Ho Chi Minh, 5–7 days to Manila and Bangkok, 7–10 days to Jakarta, 15–20 days to Alexandria, and 18–25 days to Jebel Ali and Lagos. PE-specific import paperwork is covered in our HS code 3920 cling film import guide — PE carries a different subheading (3920.10) from PVC, and getting it right at the invoice stage saves re-classification hassle at destination.

Custom options

Private-label printing, custom widths, lengths, core sizes and multi-language labels are all available on the PE line. Artwork, MOQ and tooling details are the same as our PVC OEM program — see the custom / OEM cling film page.

Cling Film, Saran Wrap, Plastic Wrap — One Product, Many Names

This product is known by different names across global markets. In the United States it is commonly called Saran Wrap (after the original SC Johnson brand) or plastic wrap. In the UK and Australia it is cling film. Spanish-speaking Latin America uses papel film de cocina or film adherente. SUNWRAP manufactures the same underlying PE polyethylene food wrap for all of these markets, with retail and HORECA SKUs adapted to each market’s labeling and language conventions.

If you are an importer searching China for a:

• Saran wrap manufacturer or saran wrap supplier for North American or European private-label distribution
• Plastic wrap factory for retail or HORECA wholesale programs
• Saran wrap alternative for buyers who specifically want microwave-safe, PVC-free polyethylene
• Industrial saran wrap (heavy-duty 300m–1500m catering rolls) for restaurants, supermarkets and food processors
• Reusable or biodegradable saran wrap roadmap partner for 2026 product launches

— our PE cling film is exactly that product, just labeled to your destination market. PVC equivalents (higher cling, supermarket fresh-counter standard) are on our PVC cling film page; jumbo rolls for rewinders are on the cling film jumbo roll page; private-label artwork details are in custom OEM cling film.

FAQ

What is the difference between PE and PVC cling film? PE is PVC-free, plasticizer-free and microwave-safe, with lower cling and slightly lower clarity than PVC. PVC has stronger cling and higher clarity and remains the supermarket fresh-counter standard. Most buyers run both.

Is the PE cling film biodegradable or compostable? No — our standard PE is a conventional polyethylene food wrap, PVC-free but not certified compostable. A certified compostable film is on our 2026 roadmap.

Is the PE line already running? Yes — commissioned 2025 at our Ningbo plant, same cleanroom and same QC as the PVC line.

What is the MOQ? One 20GP container for jumbo rolls, or 500 cartons for consumer packs. Mixed PVC + PE containers are supported.

Can you do private label? Yes — same OEM program as the PVC line.

Request a quote

Tell us your target thickness, width, roll length and monthly volume, and whether the PE film is going to a microwave-safe retail SKU or a bulk HORECA line — we will send an FOB or CIF quotation within one working day. Contact our export team →