Collation Shrink Film Packaging

Collation shrink films deliver reliable tamper protection and presentation for grouped product bundles. Our polythene shrink film solutions combine strength, clarity, and efficiency to keep multi-packs secure throughout distribution and retail. From beverage collations to consumer goods bundling, we manufacture shrinkage film tailored to your line speed and product requirements.

How We Manufacture Collation Shrink Films

In-House Extrusion and Custom Specification

Every collation shrink film is manufactured on-site using advanced blown-film extrusion technology. This gives us direct control over film thickness, shrink orientation, and performance characteristics. We develop bespoke shrink packaging films to your exact gauge, width, and shrink ratio requirements — then deliver within weeks, not months. No outsourcing. No compromise on quality.

Gauge Range and Flexibility

We produce polythene shrink film across a broad gauge spectrum (15–50 microns), allowing us to match your product weight, collation speed, and cost targets. Whether you need ultra-thin film for lightweight bundles or heavier gauge for robust protection, our in-house capability means no minimum order penalties and rapid specification adjustments.

Quality Assurance and Consistency

Every roll is tested for shrink performance, seal integrity, and dimensional accuracy. Our ISO 9001 accreditation and UKAS testing protocols ensure every batch meets specification. For food-contact applications, we manufacture to BS EN 14372 standards.

Why Choose Polystar for Collation Shrink Films

Cost-Effective, Versatile Film Packaging

Our low-density polyethylene (LDPE) collation shrink wrap film delivers a cost-effective and efficient packaging solution for businesses of all sizes. Manufactured using the latest extrusion technologies, we produce bespoke collation shrink films in a range of plain and printed solutions to suit your sector at the industry’s most competitive prices.

Trusted Across the Food and Drink Sector

Our collation shrink film is most frequently used in the food and drink sector to protect products in storage and transit by collating a number of products within the same pack. We supply this versatile packaging solution to a wide variety of companies and industries throughout the UK and mainland Europe.

Superior Mechanical Performance

Our collation shrink film contracts with exceptional force as it cools, delivering excellent pack tightness and stability. Superior puncture and tear resistance provides outstanding pack-handling qualities, and sufficient stiffness ensures the film cuts, feeds, and wraps without interruption on high-speed machinery, making it ideal for packaging heavy items without risk of puncture.

Trayless Format Capability

The combination of mechanical properties supports the removal of board support, allowing for trayless packaging formats. Collation shrink film is heat-treated to shrink tightly around products and seal them against external forces, delivering far more comprehensive stability and protection than standard top sheets.

Industries That Trust Polystar Shrinkage Film

Beverage & Drinks Collation

Multi-pack bottles and cans require shrinkage film that shrinks evenly, seals cleanly, and presents professionally on shelf. Our polythene shrink film is engineered for high-speed beverage collation lines, delivering consistent wrapping at 60+ packs per minute. Transparent or opaque options available.

Consumer Goods & Retail Bundles

Grouped toiletries, cosmetics, hardware, and promotional multi-packs benefit from clear shrink packaging films that showcase the product while providing tamper evidence. We manufacture to your exact collation geometry, ensuring neat, professional presentation every time.

Food & Fresh Produce

Food-grade collation shrink film keeps fresh products secure and hygienic. Our food-contact formulations meet regulatory standards and protect against moisture, dust, and contamination during transit and retail display.

Pharmaceutical & Healthcare

Grouped medications, medical devices, and health products require shrinkage film that seals reliably and provides tamper evidence. Our compression films and shrink solutions meet pharmaceutical packaging standards.

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Upgrade to Tristar for Enhanced Performance

Our exclusive Tristar™ material has been specifically designed for strength and flexibility. By being a thinner and stronger polythene, it can reduce the weight of your business’s packaging, meaning you can save up to 20% on your packaging costs.

PCWflex: Green Packaging Solution

One of the greenest films on the market, PCWflex is made from recycled materials derived from plastic waste. The next generation of polythene reduces the consumption of fossil fuels, stopping plastic from ending up in landfills and our oceans.

PCWflex film helps remove the issue of single-use packaging, and our closed-loop manufacturing process keeps resources in use for as long as possible with a continuous round of recovery, recycling, and reuse.

The collation shrink film recipe can include up to 50% PCW polymers without losing any of its functionality and still be 100% recyclable.

Our Accreditations

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Growth And Expansion

Polystar Plastics Ltd continues aggressive expansion with cutting-edge equipment, facility upgrades, and prestigious industry awards that underscore its leadership in polythene manufacturing.

Key Investments

Polystar has continued to make substantial investments in state-of-the-art extrusion technology, installing an additional six new lines in recent years to produce high-performance films for a wide range of markets. In 2024, we invested in a new Expert six-colour printing press capable of printing widths of up to 2.3 metres. In 2025, we designed and built a new warehouse facility with a capacity of up to 10,000 pallet spaces. As a customer-centric company, we remain committed to investing at a rapid pace to support growth and innovation.

Awards & Recognition

Polystar earned Processor of the Year at Plastics Industry Awards 2024 (November), following Best Business Initiative (2022) and COVID-19 Business Hero (2021), plus shortlisting for Manufacturer of the Year (over £25m, Made in the South East Awards 2020). The Times recognised sustainable PCWflex innovations, affirming commitment to excellence in growth, technology, and environmental stewardship.

Growth Impact

Enhanced infrastructure accelerates order fulfillment, technical film output, and sustainability via 100% recycled material processing without quality compromise, a BRC certified facility producing a comprehensive range of technical and industrial films which also included conversion and printing. These advancements deliver bespoke solutions faster for UK/Europe clients, from independents to global brands.

Frequently Asked Questions About Collation Shrink Films

What's the difference between shrinkage film and standard polythene film?

Shrinkage film is engineered to respond predictably to heat, contracting tightly around a product bundle. Standard polythene film does not shrink. The molecular structure of collation shrink film, including stretch orientation and resin blend, is designed to deliver consistent, repeatable shrink performance on automated lines.

Can you supply shrink packaging films in custom widths and thicknesses?

Yes. We manufacture bespoke polythene shrink film to your exact specification. Whether you need non-standard gauge, a specific width for your collation equipment, or performance tuning for your product geometry, we can extrude it in-house. Lead times are typically 2–3 weeks from specification sign-off.

What happens if my collation shrink film wrinkles or shrinks unevenly?

Wrinkle and shrink inconsistency usually signal a mismatch between film specification and line parameters (temperature, speed, or product geometry). Our technical team troubleshoots these issues by adjusting film thickness, shrink ratio, or slip properties. We’ll supply trial rolls and test them on your equipment until your process runs smoothly.

Are your collation shrink films suitable for food contact?

Yes, if required. We manufacture food-grade shrink packaging films certified to BS EN 14372. These are ideal if your collation bundles contain food products or will come into contact with food. Specify your food-contact requirement upfront and we’ll manufacture to the appropriate food safety standard.