Printed Film on a Reel
Digitally Pre-Printed Flexible Packaging Film for Flow Wrap, VFFS, HFFS & More
Film on a Reel
At Southern ID Solutions, we supply high-quality, digitally pre-printed flexible packaging film on a reel—designed for seamless use in high-speed flow wrap and form-fill-seal machinery. Whether you’re packaging snacks, supplements, pet food, or medical items, our custom-printed films combine vibrant visual branding with the strength, sealability and barrier protection your products require.
From fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) to health and wellness, petcare and pharma, we help ambitious brands elevate their shelf presence while ensuring production-line efficiency and reliable product integrity.
📞 Ready to Print Your Film on a Reel?
Our printed film reels are used across a wide range of applications, including:
- Snack bars, confectionery and single-serve food portions
- Powders, protein supplements, tea, coffee and dry blends
- Pet treats, veterinary sachets and small-format pet foods
- Beauty products, bath salts, sample sachets and toiletries
- Household goods, laundry pods and eco-cleaning refills
- Healthcare, diagnostics and pharma-grade packaging
Whether you’re flow wrapping on a high-speed line or producing sachets in-house, we supply films that enhance your brand, meet your barrier requirements, and run smoothly on your equipment.
We use state-of-the-art digital press technology to provide:
- Full-colour, high-resolution branding—photo-quality graphics and sharp detail
- No plates or tooling costs—perfect for short and mid-sized runs
- Fast proofing and colour matching to maintain visual consistency across SKUs
- Easy variant control—ideal for multiple flavours, sizes, or regional versions
- Short lead times and agile production, helping you respond to seasonal demand or new launches
Digital print eliminates delays and cost barriers often associated with traditional flexo or gravure, without compromising quality or performance.
Our pre-printed film is compatible with:
- Horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS)
- Vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS)
- Flow wrapping, sachets, stick packs and lidding
- Overwraps and pillow packs
- Semi-automated and fully automated production lines
Available film types include:
- BOPP, PET, PE and LDPE laminate structures
- High-barrier films for aroma, moisture, and oxygen protection
- Foil laminates for light-sensitive or high-value contents
- Mono-material films for recyclability (subject to product suitability)
- Compostable films for specific low-barrier applications
- Resealable, easy-tear, or tamper-evident options
Our team will advise you on the best combination of material, sealant layer, and finish for your machinery and shelf-life requirements.
We support eco-conscious brands with:
- Recyclable mono-material films (where technically appropriate)
- Compostable or biodegradable film alternatives
- Reduced-gauge materials to lower plastic usage and carbon footprint
- Digitally printed short runs to minimise waste and overproduction
All film options are food-safe and suitable for contact packaging, with BRCGS AA-accredited manufacturing and compliance support available on request.
Our printed film is manufactured to strict tolerances, ensuring:
- Reliable web control and tension on high-speed machines
- Accurate registration for eye marks, notches or repeat length
- Consistent print durability—resistant to friction, heat, and handling
- Heat-seal or cold-seal compatibility depending on your application
- Custom slit widths and roll diameters to fit your system exactly
We offer sample reels or test runs to validate machine performance before scaling up.
📈 Low MOQ or High Volume – You Choose
Whether you’re piloting a new product or running at scale, we support your production:
- Low minimum order quantities for test runs or small batch formats
- Scalable high-volume capacity for national distribution or white-label ranges
- Fast turnarounds to meet tight launch schedules or seasonal campaigns
- Version control support for multi-language or market-specific packs
- Ongoing reorder and supply continuity for stable long-term partnerships
There’s no need to wait for tooling or plates—get your next roll on press faster with our digital-first model.
🛒 Trusted by Brands Across Sectors
Our printed film is used in diverse industries including:
- Food & drink – snack bars, sachets, coffee, and single-serve formats
- Healthcare – diagnostics, supplements, and regulated sachets
- Petcare – veterinary products, treats, and meal toppers
- Beauty & personal care – sample sachets and eco-refills
- Household – cleaning products, refills, pods and sachets
- DIY and lifestyle – small-format hardware and kits
We work closely with in-house teams and contract packers alike to ensure smooth project delivery, from artwork approval to roll dispatch.
📞 Ready to Print Your Film on a Reel?
Speak to our technical team today about your printed packaging film needs. We’ll help you select the right structure, print style and reel format for your machinery—and provide samples, pricing, or spec sheets to get your next product moving.
📞 Call us on 01903 502892
📧 Email: sales@southernid.co.uk
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