How strong is plastic wrap?

Plastic wrap or cling film made of Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), Polyethylene, or combinations of them, has tensile strength that ranges from 8500 to 284000 pounds per square inch (PSI). The material used, film density, film thickness, processing, and additives like plasticizers affect the overall durability and tensile strength of plastic wrap.

For comparison, high tensile strength steels used in the manufacturing of automobiles may range from 54306 to 312715 psi depending on type, alloy grade, heat treatment methods, cold working, etc.