Biaxial stretching of film is used for a range of applications. Many products ranging from food packaging, to packages for fresh cut produce are produced by this process. The first set of chapters review the fundamental principles of biaxial stretching. Emphasis is placed on the techniques of the technology, as well the different types of polymers used. The second collection of chapters examine the range of applications for the process, including product labels, snack packaging to synthetic paper. The book includes a discussion of future applications for biaxial stretching of film.