UK contract shrink wrapping service
Outsource your shrink-wrapping run to a responsive UK production partner. We assess the product, presentation, quantity and deadline before agreeing a practical route through production.
Contract shrink wrapping uses heat to form film closely around an individual product or collated group. It can create neat retail presentation, hold multipacks together and add protection for handling or transit. The right film, seal and production setup depend on the product and the finish you need.
Business benefits
Every project starts with the outcome you need, then works back through product fit, materials, process and timing.
A clean, consistent outer finish for suitable boxed items, printed products and promotional packs.
Group compatible products into twin packs, value packs and campaign bundles using a clear agreed specification.
Keep suitable items together and better protected from dust and routine handling on the route to dispatch.
Discuss one-off, seasonal and repeat requirements without assuming the same setup suits every project.
Typical requirements
Suitability is always confirmed against the real product and brief. These are the kinds of requirements worth discussing.
From brief to dispatch
Useful detail at the beginning creates a faster, more accurate conversation about fit, timing and cost.
We review dimensions, shape, heat sensitivity, pack format and how the finished pack will be used.
Film, collation, seal position, presentation and checks are aligned to the supplied brief.
Production follows the agreed setup with practical in-line checks on pack formation and finish.
Completed packs are consolidated for the collection or onward route agreed with you.
Planning and pricing
A useful quote starts with the actual product and work involved. These four factors usually make the biggest difference.
Dimensions, weight, shape and heat sensitivity determine whether the pack is suitable and how it can be presented.
The required clarity, strength, seal position and end use influence material choice and line setup.
Singles, twin packs, mixed bundles and transit packs each require a clearly defined collation method.
Volume, repeat frequency, material availability and delivery date shape the practical production plan.
New to outsourced packing? Use the UK contract packing buyer’s guide to prepare the brief and compare quotations.
Buyer questions
These direct answers are designed to help you assess fit quickly. For a product-specific answer, call us.
01494 623015Contract shrink wrapping is an outsourced packing service in which a specialist production partner wraps your products in suitable film and applies controlled heat to form the finished pack. It can be used for individual items, grouped products, promotional bundles and transit-ready packs.
Yes, where the products and required format are suitable. Share the number of items per pack, product dimensions, orientation, quantity and presentation requirement so the proposed setup can be assessed.
One-off, seasonal and repeat runs can all be discussed. The viable approach depends on product suitability, setup, materials, quantity and timing, so each brief is reviewed individually.
Useful details include product dimensions and weight, units per pack, total quantity, film or material requirements, presentation standard, delivery date and inbound or onward delivery arrangements.
No. Product shape, stability, heat sensitivity, ventilation, presentation and end use all matter. We assess the brief before confirming whether shrink wrapping is an appropriate solution.
No. Shrink wrapping uses controlled heat to form suitable film around a product or group. Stretch wrapping uses tensioned film and is commonly associated with stabilising pallet loads. Stockholm Ltd focuses on contract shrink wrapping and related packing work.
Those terms can describe several different pack formats. Send a photo or sample, product dimensions and the required finish, and we will confirm whether our shrink-wrapping or sleeve-application capability is the right match.
Request a practical quote
Send the product, pack format, approximate quantity, deadline and delivery requirement. We’ll discuss fit and the sensible next step.
Contract shrink wrapping groups or protects products using film that is sealed and shrunk around the pack. Product shape, film, seal position, heat tolerance, presentation standard and required throughput determine the process.