Knowledge & Pricing
Pricing & Minimum Orders
We offer competitive UK manufacturing with reliable availability and consistent quality.
To ensure cost-effective pricing for our customers:
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Polythene films — from 1 tonne minimum order
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Stretch banding film — from 20 reels (cut to required widths in-house)
Bulk supply = better pricing.
Tell us your expected usage and we’ll build the most efficient supply plan for your business.
📌 Request a tailored quote ➜ Contact page link here
Stock Holding & Warehousing
Our modern 36-acre UK site includes purpose-built warehouses with storage for 5,600+ pallets — allowing us to hold stock on your behalf.
Benefits of stock holding:
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Just-in-time deliveries — reduce on-site storage costs
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Custom palletisation & labelling to your specification
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Accurate usage reports for better forecasting
We ensure you never run out of packaging film.
Product Development & Film Innovation
We operate a specialist laboratory focused on:
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High-performance shrink films
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Stretch banding film optimisation
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Sustainable material development (e.g. PCR content)
Our team can tailor film properties for strength, clarity, cost savings, sustainability, and machine performance.
How is Shrink Film Manufactured
Shrink film is produced using blown film extrusion:
1️⃣ Polymer pellets are melted
2️⃣ Molten film is extruded through a circular die
3️⃣ Air forms a bubble which is cooled into film
4️⃣ Film is flattened and wound into rolls
5️⃣ When heated, the film shrinks tightly around products
Ideal for:
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Multipacks & display wrapping
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Food & beverage transit packaging
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Tamper-evident protection
The Extrusion Process Explained
Extrusion is how most polythene shrink & stretch films are created:
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Melted polymer is shaped as a tube through a die
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Film structure and thickness are precisely controlled
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Stretch film = molecules aligned for elasticity
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Shrink film = heat-responsive memory for tight packaging
The result: strong, consistent films suitable for automated lines.
Can Shrink Film Be Recycled?
Yes — but films must enter the correct recycling stream:
✅ Recyclable through specialist PE film processors
✅ Can be re-used for packing & storage
⚠ Must be clean and separated before recycling
We offer PCR (post-consumer recycled) films — up to 50% recycled content — helping reduce Plastic Packaging Tax and environmental impact.
What Is Polythene?
A tough but flexible film used widely in:
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Stretch banding
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Collation shrink
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Protective transit packaging
Benefits:
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Excellent moisture barrier
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High puncture resistance
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Printable surface for branding
Available in LDPE, LLDPE and HDPE grades.
What Is Polyolefin (POF)?
A premium packaging film, ideal for:
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Retail shelf display
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Food-safe shrink wrap
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Printed packaging with strong visual appeal
Features:
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High clarity & gloss
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Strong & durable
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Heat-stable and clean shrinking
📩 Need technical advice or pricing? Our experts are here to help.
Call: 01462 815333
Email: info@stretchbandpackaging.co.uk