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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Yearly Program Empowers Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling in Michigan Michigan is home to a vibrant boating community, with more than 800,000 registered boats across the state. To protect these vessels from the elements during the off-season, many boaters and marinas rely on plastic shrink wrap. While effective, this

by: Jillian Plant

tags: Boat Covers, Coastal Cleanup, Eco-Friendly, Environmental Impact, Michigan, Pollution, Shrinkwrap

Sunday, April 18, 2021

Do you need a new boat cover but want to avoid spending a hefty amount? Check out this do-it-yourself (DIY) tutorial for creating your own boat cover. 

tags: Boat Cover, Do It Yourself (DIY), Environmental Impact, Shrinkwrap

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Dr. Shrink provides an easy guide to do our part as outdoor enthusiasts in recycling used shrink wrap.

tags: Environmental Impact, Shrinkwrap

Monday, March 28, 2016

Dr. Shrink is well known for giving back to their local community in the small town of Manistee, MI. On March 19th, in joint effort with local Moose Lodge No. 1128/2315, Dr. Shrink held a Cornhole Tournament where all the proceeds raised went towards the Relay for Life by the American Cancer Society. Dr. Shrink is well known for

tags: Events, Shrinkwrap, Winterization

Thursday, November 27, 2014

While shrink wrap is highly adaptable in conforming to the oddest of shapes, at times an installer needs to permanently fuse together two or more sections of material. Dr. Shrink's Permanent Shrink Wrap Tape powerfully secures multiple shrink-wrapped pieces to adapt to a unique application, reinforce a seam or even patch a hole. It

tags: Shrinkwrap, Winterization

Friday, August 8, 2014

Using shrink wrap to protect any size boat from the elements is essential. But, it's also important to employ the best installation accessories to ensure the vessel remains in top shape while it's covered. After the heavy winter of 2013-14, Dr. Shrink developed the new Super Cap, which is designed to transfer the weight of snow, ice

by: Martin Flory Group

tags: Shrinkwrap, Storage

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