Strapping is one of the most commonly deployed packaging strategy since the past few decades. Also known as bundling, this technique of Hot melt strapping is usually done via the application of a strap to the item such as a palette or a box for holding, combining, reinforcing and fastening stability. The strap is a flexible or flat material that is actually constructed using a wide variety of plastics. The kind of plastic used for manufacturing of strap depends upon the usage of the strap practically. Paper strap is particularly deployed for securing products made up of paper and is used basically in industrial purposes in situations where easy and fast removal is the need of hour. Steel, however, is the strongest material that can be used for strapping. It is ideal for duly holding the packages in situations where in heavy items require to be moved efficiently.

Strapping can also be used in the protection of shipping as well as avoidance of item shift during transportation. Commonly known as plastic strap, this product offers extensive elongation at break and tends to possess €dead stretch€ which however extends beyond repair. Polyester possesses the strongest plastic characteristics and hence, may be used when the requirement of near-steel strength is desired. Talking about cold climates, woven lashing or Hot Melt Strapping can be used as an ideal support in requirements for transportation. Polyester is also extremely weather proof and offers maximum strength. Also, it doesn't support material fatigue as opposed to polypropylene strapping. These materials are manufactured by almost any of the curtain tape manufactures available in the near vicinity.

Nylon, on the other hand, offers the most specific and the best strength but is somewhat very expensive. This is the reason why it got replaced over time with polyester which offers almost the same specifications but at a comparatively lower cost. Nowadays, nylon is used at places where material needs to be stored constantly in colder climatic conditions as it is simply perfect with almost every ongoing low temperature.

Woven lashing is, however, one of the last versions used in packaging and usually consists of rayon and polyester. Rayon, also known as viscose, is a regenerated cellulose fiber. Usage of such kind of a material usually requires a buckle for finishing the joints. Materials used in strapping are usually joined together in a unique number of ways. After joining, these straps are then tensioned and sealed to themselves via melting of the plastics using hot knife systems.