High-Strength Load Securement
Polyester (PET) Strapping Material

Polyester (PET) strapping is a high-strength plastic strapping material used for load containment, pallet stabilization, and transportation security. It combines strength and elasticity to help secure heavy or shifting loads. Compared to polypropylene strapping, PET is often considered a more sustainable option because it can be made from recycled materials.

PET strapping typically provides higher break strength and better tension retention, making it a strong choice for heavier-duty applications and palletized loads.

In many applications, yes. PET strapping offers high strength, shock absorption, and tension retention while reducing safety concerns commonly associated with steel strapping.

Yes. PET strapping’s elongation properties help it maintain load tension as products settle, shrink, or expand during transportation and storage.

Yes. EAM-Mosca polyester strapping is 100% recyclable and may contain recycled PET sourced from post-consumer plastic bottles.

EAM-Mosca offers PET strapping in 9 mm, 11 mm, and 12 mm widths, with multiple break strengths and coil lengths to fit different applications.

Yes. EAM-Mosca machine-grade PET strapping is engineered for automated and high-speed strapping systems, including machines equipped with SoniXs ultrasonic sealing technology.

Polyester (PET) strapping is often the best value for heavy-duty applications because it combines high tensile strength, strong load retention, and lower overall cost than steel strapping. It absorbs shock, resists weather and corrosion, and maintains tension during transportation—making it well suited for securing lumber, brick, building materials, containers, and other heavy loads. In many cases, it delivers steel-like performance while improving safety and reducing material costs.

Strapping helps secure products during shipping by holding items tightly together and preventing movement, shifting, or load separation during handling and transport. Applied around cartons, pallets, bundles, or unitized loads, strapping supports load stability, reduces product damage, and improves safety throughout the supply chain. High-quality strapping systems help protect products, minimize transit-related losses, and help shipments arrive in the same condition they left the facility.

Polypropylene (PP) strapping is typically less expensive, while polyester (PET) strapping offers greater strength and durability for demanding applications. PP is well suited for light- to medium-duty packages and short-term load containment. PET provides higher tensile strength, better tension retention, and greater resistance to stretching, making it a preferred choice for heavier products and long-distance shipping. While PET may cost more upfront, its performance often delivers better long-term value in heavy-duty packaging operations.

Some of the most sustainable packaging materials used in logistics include recycled polyester (PET) strapping, recyclable polypropylene strapping, corrugated cardboard, stretch films made with recycled content, and reusable packaging systems. These materials help reduce waste, support recycling initiatives, and improve supply chain sustainability while maintaining shipping performance. Recyclable PET strapping is especially popular because it offers high strength, durability, and compatibility with circular economy goals.

The primary difference between polypropylene (PP) and polyester (PET) strapping is their strength, elongation, and load-retention characteristics. PP is lighter, more economical, and better suited for light- to medium-duty applications with relatively stable loads. PET is stronger, retains tension longer, and performs better with heavy or shifting loads. It’s also often used as an alternative to steel strapping because it delivers excellent durability, shock absorption, and long-term load stability while being safer and easier to handle than steel.