Perforated Packaging Film

When Perforation Quality Falls Short

Products that need to breathe can’t afford inconsistent perforated film. Missing holes create dead spots where condensation builds up. Weak perforation points that tear during packaging cause line stoppages. Variable hole quality leads to unpredictable product performance.

These aren’t just technical inconveniences—they disrupt production schedules and affect product quality. When you’re running high-speed lines processing thousands of packages per hour, material problems cascade through your entire operation and onto the shelves.

Independent UK Manufacturing

Four decades of converting perforated films has taught us what matters: consistent quality, reliable delivery, and responsive service when you need answers.

As an independent UK company, we can make decisions quickly without corporate red tape. When you call with questions about hole patterns or need samples for trials, you speak directly to people who understand your requirements and can act on them.

This straightforward approach has built lasting relationships with food manufacturers from small bakeries to major brands who need reliable perforated film supply.

Technical Support When You Need It

Our technical team works with customers across food packaging applications—from delicate pastries and bread products through to robust ovenable meals and hot cabinet items. We provide trial samples, support line testing, and supply documentation for compliance requirements.

Whether you’re packaging crusty baguettes that need to maintain texture without drying out, warm products where condensation is a problem, or fresh produce that’s damp when packed, we have the experience to help optimise performance and solve problems before they become costly disruptions.

Our team has four decades of practical experience with different packaging lines and product types. We know what works consistently and we’re always available to discuss technical challenges or equipment optimisation.

Complete Perforation Capabilities

Having hot needle perforation, printing, and conversion capabilities on the same site means faster response times for custom requirements and consistent quality control across all processes.

We offer multiple perforation patterns designed for specific applications:

• P1 - Pies, pasties, doughnuts, herbs
• P8 - Iceberg lettuce, pears, mange tout
• P30 - Tomatoes, runner beans
• P160 - Bakery products, Brussels sprouts, grapes
• P360 - Various commercial and industrial applications
• Punched holes (6mm, 8mm, 10mm) - Grapes, strawberries, peppers requiring higher gas transmission
• Strip perforations - Specialised zone-specific patterns, a service few UK companies can offer
• Custom patterns - Bespoke designs for specific breathability requirements

Custom printing can be combined with any perforation pattern. Our hot needle perforation works across BOPP, polyester films for ovenable applications, and other substrates, with MOQs as low as 150kg for trials without excessive stock commitments.

Practical Sustainability

Environmental responsibility and packaging performance should work together. We understand that different businesses have varying sustainability requirements and practical constraints.

Our approach offers flexible solutions:

• Standard recyclable films that perform efficiently whilst being fully recyclable through conventional streams
• 30% PCR content options for customers wanting to incorporate recycled materials without compromising performance
• Biodegradable alternatives for specific environmental requirements
• Optimised gauge specifications that reduce material usage whilst maintaining breathability and protection

All options are designed to perform reliably on your equipment, reducing waste through consistent quality.