Polythene Shrink Film
Strong Collation and Transit Film for Multipacks, Bundles and Industrial Products
Polythene shrink film — also known as polyethylene shrink film, collation shrink film or transit film — creates strong, stable packs for storage, handling and distribution. It is widely used to collate multiple products, protect bulky goods and form transit-ready packs on compatible sleeve wrappers and shrink tunnels.
Strong Transit Protection
Durable shrink film designed to keep products secure through handling, storage and distribution.
Collation & Multipacking
Groups bottles, cans, boxes and other products into stable, easy-to-handle packs.
Flexible Film Formats
Available in centrefold and single-wound formats to suit compatible wrapping equipment.
Bespoke Specifications
Clear, coloured, printed, slip-controlled and specialist grades can be specified around the application.

Available Polythene Shrink Film Options
- LDPE and polyethylene shrink-film grades
- Centrefold and single-wound formats
- Clear, coloured and printed options
- High-, medium- and low-slip specifications
- Perforated, anti-static and anti-blocking options, subject to availability
- Recycled-content grades, subject to application and specification
- Films for sleeve wrappers, wide wrappers and shrink tunnels
- Creates strong, stable transit packs
- Collates multiple products into one unit
- Suitable for bulky and heavier-duty applications
- Can be tailored to the product and wrapping line
- Available in clear, coloured and printed formats
- Compatible with suitable sleeve-wrapping and shrink-tunnel systems

Collation Film or Transit Film?
Both terms describe the same broad family of polythene shrink films. “Collation film” emphasises grouping several units into one pack, while “transit film” emphasises strength and protection during distribution. The appropriate grade is selected according to the pack, machinery and supply-chain demands.
Our team can help you select the right material and specification for your application.
Specified Around Your Pack and Process
The correct film depends on product dimensions, weight, sharp edges, pack arrangement, required shrink performance, transit conditions and the wrapping machinery being used. We can assess the application and recommend a suitable format, gauge and film specification, with production trials where appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Polythene is the commonly used UK term, while polyethylene is the technical material name. Both describe the same PE film family.
Collation film groups several products into one pack. Transit film focuses on creating a robust pack for handling and distribution. In practice, the terms often refer to overlapping polythene shrink-film specifications.
Typical applications include bottles, cans, cartons, multipacks, building materials, furniture, flooring, automotive parts and other bulky or industrial products. Suitability depends on the product and film specification.
It is commonly used with sleeve wrappers, wide wrappers and shrink tunnels. The film format and width must be matched to the equipment and pack dimensions.
Yes. Clear, coloured and printed films can be supplied, subject to specification, quantity and artwork requirements.
Recycled-content grades are available for suitable applications. Mono-material polyethylene grades may be recyclable where local collection facilities accept flexible PE film; the final grade and disposal route should always be confirmed.
Proven Results Across Real Applications
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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.
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