u/jamesiye

Hello everyone,

I'm doing hands-on field research for an early-stage reusable pallet wrap concept and looking to gather real operational feedback from people who actually handle pallets day to day.

If you're open to it, I'd like to visit a San Francisco-based facility for a short, one-time test about 10 minutes, using pallets built from old or damaged product that can no longer be sold, so there's no risk to real inventory. Testing happens outdoors or in an unused side area, away from active operations. After that single visit, I'm gone, no ongoing presence, just periodic remote updates afterward.

All facility types and sizes welcome, independent warehouses or distribution centers.

If your facility might be willing to help and optionally sign a non-binding letter of interest afterward (no obligation, no cost), send me a DM.

Hello everyone,

For my reusable pallet wrap prototype, designed to secure pallets and currently in its early stage, I want to collect feedback that will directly shape the final hardware and fabric tweaks we make with our technical OEM. If you're open to helping out, all facilities are welcome, independent warehouses or distribution centers of any size. We are looking for San Francisco-based facility partners to run a hands-on test, share feedback, and sign a non-binding LOI. Testing can be done outdoors or in an unused side area away from active business operations, on pallets that are built with old or damaged products that can no longer be sold to eliminate risk.

It is a one-time visit that takes about 10 minutes. After that single visit, I leave your facility, and we move to a remote phase with periodic updates only. The LOI is strictly non-binding, carries no obligation, and simply reserves pilot units for your warehouse once our OEM production run is complete.

Send me a DM if interested.

I am Local builder working on a reusable pallet wrap. I have a physical prototype and just need 3 minutes with 1 standard 48x40 pallet outside a dock in San Francisco to record a quick tension test.

Not selling anything, I will stay outside during the whole process, I just need to stack a few empty/random boxes, apply the wrap, and record a 15-second video to confirm the mechanical strap latch holds tension. If anyone in SF has a pallet sitting outside their bay and is open to helping out, DM me.

Hey guys, I'm looking for input from warehouse ops, and associates who currently use automated pallet wrapping machines (turntable, arm, or ring-style) in their facility. Trying to understand real-world experience. Feel free to leave all the negative and positive feedback about the ones you've used.

• What make/model do you use, and roughly how long have you had it?
• How reliable has it been, any recurring breakdowns or failure points?
• When it goes down, who fixes it, in-house maintenance, the manufacturer, or an independent mechanic? How long does a typical repair take?
• Are replacement parts easy to get, or do you deal with long lead times?
• How much training did operators need before they could run it confidently?
• Is it stationary (pallets come to it) or mobile? If stationary, has that ever been a bottleneck?
• What's one thing you'd change about it if you could?
• Was it worth the cost compared to hand-wrapping or a manual machine? Roughly how long did it take to pay for itself?

Hey guys, I'm looking for input from warehouse ops and associates who currently use automated pallet wrapping machines (turntable, arm, or ring-style) in their facility. Trying to understand real-world experience. Feel free to leave all the negative and positive feedback about the ones you've used.

• What make/model do you use, and roughly how long have you had it?
• How reliable has it been, any recurring breakdowns or failure points?
• When it goes down, who fixes it, in-house maintenance, the manufacturer, or an independent mechanic? How long does a typical repair take?
• Are replacement parts easy to get, or do you deal with long lead times?
• How much training did operators need before they could run it confidently?
• Is it stationary (pallets come to it) or mobile? If stationary, has that ever been a bottleneck?
• What's one thing you'd change about it if you could?
• Was it worth the cost compared to hand-wrapping or a manual machine? Roughly how long did it take to pay for itself?

Hey guys, I'm looking for input from warehouse ops who currently use automated pallet wrapping machines (turntable, arm, or ring-style) in their facility. Trying to understand real-world experience. Feel free to leave all the negative and positive feedback about the ones you've used.

• What make/model do you use, and roughly how long have you had it?
• How reliable has it been, any recurring breakdowns or failure points?
• When it goes down, who fixes it, in-house maintenance, the manufacturer, or an independent mechanic? How long does a typical repair take?
• Are replacement parts easy to get, or do you deal with long lead times?
• How much training did operators need before they could run it confidently?
• Is it stationary (pallets come to it) or mobile? If stationary, has that ever been a bottleneck?
• What's one thing you'd change about it if you could?
• Was it worth the cost compared to hand-wrapping or a manual machine? Roughly how long did it take to pay for itself?

Hello everyone,

Quick question for technical people who work at startups or companies that do robotics or automation. ​Do you guys know any specific spots in SF where I can meet and talk to mechatronics engineers? I already sent emails and connection requests to engineers on LinkedIn, but so far I haven't gotten any responses back. I'm new to SF and I don't have many connections on LinkedIn because I created my account last year and didn't use it that much. I'll keep browsing through the YC co-founder platform for now to maximize my chances.

I have 6 years of experience working in distribution centers where high volumes of pallets are wrapped every day. I'm now building Vewrap a slim, remote-controlled automated wrapping machine featuring a high-speed rotary arm and hot-swappable batteries. It rolls directly to pallets and wraps them for workers. ​I would need a mechatronics engineer co-founder to own PLC programming, servos, sensors, remote mobility logic, and wrapping automation. ​I'm fine with starting a small trial to see if we can work together before committing to anything long-term, then moving on to using off-the-shelf parts to build a rough prototype first. ​I want to stay a private company. ​I would offer an equal 50/50 split, 4-year vesting with a 1-year cliff.

Hello everyone, hope all is well, I need information from anyone in warehouse ops, head of department, floor lead at high-volume distribution centers, large facilities, or smaller independent warehouses that wrap a lot of pallets daily. I'm building a company in this space and want real numbers. Feel free to answer whatever you want.

What size/gauge film do you use at your facility? How much do you spend on shrink wrap monthly, and how many pallets of rolls do you order each month? Do you wrap by hand or with a machine? Would you use a reusable pallet wrap in your warehouse? What would it actually take for you to switch away from stretch film?

Hey everyone,

If possible, I would love to form a quick partnership with a small, independent warehouse facility located in San Francisco. I am an early-stage startup in San Francisco building a reusable wrap designed to stabilize pallets and eliminate plastic stretch film on pallets.

I only need 30 minutes to conduct a brief, independent research that is supervised. I simply want to know the most common measurements of standard and irregular mixed pallets, ask a few questions, and test our prototype wrap on just one regular pallet. Getting feedback and answers will help me refine and improve the product.

I've already sent out emails and LinkedIn messages and even visited some local stores, but was always told to contact corporate, which is why I am reaching out to independent warehouses directly. As thanks I can offer some pizza.

Question about warehouse pilot programs: Who specifically handles supplier trials at major retailers/distributors? What's the typical process to get warehouse trial access?

I'm doing some research and just need to collect pallet measurements, ask some questions, and get feedback at this point. Has anyone gone through this before and have advice on how to reach the right department/person?

I need a co-founder with direct professional relationships inside warehouses, 3PLs, or distributors who can open doors with decision-makers and help us secure paid pilots to prove ROI and refine the product based on real warehouse feedback.

Stores and warehouses in America still spend heavily on endless rolls of single-use plastic wrap, so I'm building reusable textile wraps to replace it. Years of working in warehouses give me direct insight into this friction, I have a working prototype with a locked design, an active LLC, and a patent pending (currently bootstrapped with no seed funding raised yet).

The terms are an equal 50/50 split with a 4-year vesting schedule and a 1-year cliff, and I am based in San Francisco. We can connect and grab some coffee. Serious inquiries only send a DM.

Hey everyone,

I'm working on a critical engineering challenge and am looking for a technical co-founder for my start up. I'm developing a reusable textile wrap system for pallet load containment to replace single-use stretch film and reduce plastic waste in warehouse logistics. I’m looking for someone with real hands-on experience in industrial textiles and fabrics to join me.

I come from a background in warehouse operations, including forklift experience, so I understand the problem intimately. However, I’m at a point where I need expert material guidance. The wrap requires high tensile strength, tear resistance, and extreme durability across hundreds of reuse cycles so that it can firmly secure palletized cases like beverages, detergent, and food during transport and warehouse handling.

I already have the mechanical form factor and closing mechanism figured out, but I am looking for the right partner to help me select the industrial textiles or composites that can actually handle these rigors. I have funds to get started with development. The goal is to build the prototype, test it in a warehouse, iterate quickly, and secure a paid pilot. If you have a textile engineering background and want to help me prototype and build this, I would love to connect. I am located in San Francisco and am ready to get to work.

Hey everyone,

I'm working on a design problem and need material guidance. I'm developing a reusable textile wrap system for pallet load containment to replace single-use stretch film and reduce plastic waste in warehouse logistics. I’m looking for someone who has real hands-on experience with industrial textiles and fabrics.

I come from warehouse operations (forklift experience), but I'm completely stuck on material selection for the technical textile side. The wrap needs: high tensile strength, tear resistance, and durability across hundreds of reuse cycles so that it can firmly secure palletized cases during transport and warehouse handling, think cases of water, beverages, detergent, food items, etc.

I already have the form factor and closing mechanism figured out, I'm just stuck on which industrial textiles or composites would actually perform here.
I am located in San Francisco and would love to connect if you have any insights on fabrics, composites.

Hey everyone,

I'm working on a design problem and need material guidance. I'm developing a reusable textile wrap system for pallet load containment to replace single-use stretch film and reduce plastic waste in warehouse logistics. I’m looking for someone who has real hands-on experience with industrial textiles and fabrics.

I come from warehouse operations (forklift experience), but I'm completely stuck on material selection for the technical textile side. The wrap needs: high tensile strength, tear resistance, and durability across hundreds of reuse cycles so that it can firmly secure palletized cases during transport and warehouse handling, think cases of water, beverages, detergent, food items, etc.

I already have the form factor and closing mechanism figured out, I'm just stuck on which industrial textiles or composites would actually perform here.
I am located in San Francisco and would love to connect if you have any insights on fabrics, composites.

I’m looking for an off-the-shelf industrial fabric or composite used for load stabilization of palletized freight in warehouse and logistics environments. The application involves roughly 1,000 to 4,000 lb pallet loads handled by forklifts, including stacking in racking systems, transport vibration, and occasional impact during normal warehouse operations. The material must have very high tear resistance, can survive hot or cold warehouse and be water-resistant.

Furthermore, what existing industrial textiles, or composites are actually used in applications like cargo control, that best match these requirements?
What are the job titles, engineering disciplines, or industrial roles of the professionals who typically specify, source, or work with these materials in real-world manufacturing, packaging, or logistics systems?

Hey guys, If you were in my shoes right now where would you look for a Textiles & Soft Goods Co-Founder for my reusable wrap start up to secure products on pallets. I was gonna use LinkedIn but there was a problem using persona during the verification step after submitting the front and back side of my ID. Now my account is permanently restricted today.

I am building a reusable wrap that replaces single-use stretch wrap and reduce industrial plastic waste. I need a partner who knows industrial textiles at a deep level. We are solving a heavy load-bearing and mechanical behavior problem. The Material must reliably secure high-density palletized loads (such as cases of water or uneven, mixed stacks) under intense vibration and transport stress. 

We are looking for an ultra-durable material system that resists tearing, puncture, permanent deformation, and loss of tension (creep/relaxation) over repeated use cycles. It must survive real warehouse abuse, extreme temperature shifts (heat/cold), and repeated handling by workers.

My Background & Leverage: I spent years working on warehouse floors wrapping these pallets myself. I have an early-stage concept and design, patent-pending protection, an active LLC, pre-seed funding, and co-founder equity. I'm moving to SF later this month to build this full-time.

We'll partner with a warehouse, build a prototype in a few weeks, test it with real workers, iterate, and run a paid pilot.

If you have physically built or prototyped load-bearing soft goods (not clothing or apparel) and understand how materials behave under real mechanical stress conditions. DM me with what you've built and your LinkedIn/portfolio.

I am building a reusable wrap that replaces single-use stretch wrap permanently.

I am looking for someone who has physically built and prototyped industrial textile or technical fabric products by hand, not clothing or apparel, but a product designed to carry and contain heavy loads, including boxes, water cases, and heavy items on pallets, without tearing, stretching permanently, or failing under tension. Someone who understands material selection at a deep level: knowing which fabrics, coatings, and constructions perform best under specific conditions and why; has selected and tested high-performance technical fabrics for demanding real-world applications; and deeply understands how materials behave under repeated stress, heavy loads, and harsh industrial environments.

The product must survive hundreds of industrial use cycles without degrading, handle loads over 2,000 pounds without tearing, and resist real warehouse abuse, including forklift impacts, dragging, dropping, oils, dirt, and moisture. The closing mechanism must be simple. The final product must be designed for manufacturability.

I have worked in different stores and warehouses over the years; as a result, part of my job was wrapping pallets. I already have a rough sketch of how the product should look and function — I need someone who knows which textile materials to choose.

We will get in contact with a warehouse partner, build a quick prototype in a few days based on my sketch, test it with real warehouse workers, iterate based on their feedback, and pursue a paid pilot with them.

I bring direct warehouse floor experience, patent-pending protection already filed, an active LLC with a business bank account open, some pre-seed funding to get started, and an equal equity split. I am moving to San Francisco in June to build this full time.

If you have built real physical products with industrial textile or technical fabric materials, let's talk. Drop a comment or send me a DM with what you have built and your LinkedIn.

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I am building a reusable wrap that replaces single-use stretch wrap permanently. I am looking for someone who has physically built and prototyped industrial textile or technical fabric products by hand, not clothing or apparel, but a product designed to carry and contain heavy loads, including boxes, water cases, and heavy items on pallets, without tearing, stretching permanently, or failing under tension. Someone who understands material selection at a deep level: knowing which fabrics, coatings, and constructions perform best under specific conditions and why; has selected and tested high-performance technical fabrics for demanding real-world applications; and deeply understands how materials behave under repeated stress, heavy loads, and harsh industrial environments.

The product must survive hundreds of industrial use cycles without degrading, handle loads over 2,000 pounds without tearing, and resist real warehouse abuse, including forklift impacts, dragging, dropping, oils, dirt, and moisture. The closing mechanism must be simple. The final product must be designed for manufacturability.

I have worked in different stores and warehouses over the years; as a result, part of my job was wrapping pallets. I already have a rough sketch of how the product should look and function, I need someone who knows which textile materials to choose.

We will get in contact with a warehouse partner, build a quick prototype in a few days based on my sketch, test it with real warehouse workers, iterate based on their feedback, and pursue a paid pilot with them.

I bring direct warehouse floor experience, patent-pending protection already filed, an active LLC with a business bank account open, some pre-seed funding to get started, and an equal equity split. I am moving to San Francisco in June to build this full time.

If you have built real physical products with industrial textile or technical fabric materials, let's talk. Drop a comment or send me a DM with what you have built and your LinkedIn.

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This is not a job posting or a side project. I am building a real company and I am looking for someone who will take this journey as seriously as I do. We will be working together for a very long time. That means being completely honest with each other at all times, taking our roles seriously, and doing everything necessary to ensure the success of what we build together.

I have worked in different stores and warehouses over the years; as a result, part of my job was wrapping pallets. I am building a reusable wrap that replaces single-use stretch wrap permanently, and I need the right person to help me make it real. The product must survive hundreds of industrial use cycles without degrading, handle loads over 2,000 pounds without tearing, and resist real warehouse abuse, including forklift impacts, dragging, dropping, oils, dirt, and moisture. The closing mechanism must be simple. The final product must be designed for manufacturability.

I am looking for someone who has physically built and prototyped industrial textile or technical fabric products by hand, not clothing or apparel, but load-bearing, performance-driven products designed to carry and contain heavy loads, including boxes, water cases, and heavy items, without tearing, stretching permanently, or failing under tension. Someone who understands material selection at a deep level: knowing which fabrics, coatings, and constructions perform best under specific conditions and why; has selected and tested high-performance technical fabrics for demanding real-world applications; and deeply understands how materials behave under repeated stress, heavy loads, and harsh industrial environments.

We will get in contact with a warehouse partner, build a quick prototype in a few days, test it with real warehouse workers, iterate based on their feedback, and pursue a paid pilot with them.

I bring direct warehouse floor experience and know exactly what workers need, patent-pending protection already filed, an active LLC with a business bank account open, some pre-seed funding to get started, and an equal equity split. I am moving to San Francisco in June to build this full time.

If you have built real physical products with industrial textile or technical fabric materials, let's talk. Drop a comment or send me a DM with what you have built and your LinkedIn.