Polyolefin Shrink Film
High-Clarity POF Shrink Film for Retail, Display and Protective Packaging
Polyolefin shrink film — commonly shortened to POF — creates a clear, secure and professional finish around products when heat is applied. Its balance of clarity, strength and reliable sealing makes it suitable for food and non-food products, multipacks and irregular shapes across compatible L-sealers, side sealers and shrink tunnels.
High-Clarity Finish
Excellent product visibility for retail and presentation packaging
Strong at Low Gauge
Good puncture resistance and pack protection with efficient film use
Reliable Machine Performance
Consistent sealing and shrink performance across compatible systems
Versatile Applications
Suitable specifications available for food and non-food products

Available Specifications
- Material: Polyolefin shrink film (POF)
- Formats: Centrefold and specialist formats, subject to application
- Widths and gauges: Selected to suit the product and machine configuration
- Options: Standard, cross-linked and perforated grades
- Applications: Retail products, food packs, cosmetics, gifts, print, multipacks and general manufacturing
- Machinery: Compatible L-sealers, side sealers, chamber systems and shrink tunnels
- Clear, glossy presentation that keeps products visible
- Strong shrink performance for a neat, close-fitting pack
- Good puncture resistance and seal integrity
- Efficient performance at relatively light film gauges
- Suitable specifications available for food-contact applications
- Perforated film available where air evacuation is required
- Cross-linked grades available for demanding products and high-speed lines
- Film trials and specification support available

Standard or Cross-Linked Polyolefin?
Standard polyolefin is a dependable choice for everyday retail, presentation and multipack applications.
Cross-linked polyolefin provides enhanced strength, seal performance and puncture resistance for demanding products, irregular shapes and faster packing lines.
We can assess your product, equipment and required pack finish before recommending the most appropriate grade.
Our team can help you select the right material and specification for your application.
Film Selected Around Your Product and Machine
The correct film specification depends on product dimensions, weight, shape, presentation requirements and sealing equipment. Polyolefin film is available in a range of widths, gauges and formats, with specialist options including perforated and cross-linked grades. Share your product and machine details with our team and we can recommend a suitable film and arrange a trial where required.

Frequently Asked Questions
POF is the common packaging abbreviation for polyolefin shrink film. The two terms describe the same type of film, so this page uses “polyolefin shrink film” for clarity while retaining “POF” as the recognised industry shorthand.
Polyolefin is generally chosen for clear retail and presentation packs, individual products and multipacks. Polyethylene shrink film is usually thicker and better suited to heavier bundling, collation and transit protection.
Polyolefin shrink film can be used on compatible L-sealers, side sealers, chamber shrink systems and shrink tunnels. The format, width and gauge must be matched to the machine and product.
Food-contact-approved polyolefin grades are available. The film specification should always be confirmed against the product, packing process and applicable food-contact requirements.
Cross-linked film is useful where greater strength, puncture resistance, seal reliability or high-speed machinability is required, particularly with irregular or demanding products.
Yes. Provide your product dimensions, weight, machine model, required finish and throughput. We can recommend a suitable width, gauge and grade, then arrange samples or a production trial where appropriate.
Proven Results Across Real Applications
See how our packaging systems are helping manufacturers and fulfilment teams improve efficiency, reduce damage and increase packing performance.
Looking to improve your packing process?
Speak to our team about your application, request samples, or explore alternative bag options. We’ll help you find the right specification for your products and packing process.
Free samples available for testing
Guidance on sizes, materials & specifications
Compatible with all major bagging systems
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