Polywrapping Services UK | Magazines, Brochures & Catalogues

Polywrapping is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to protect and present printed material before it reaches your customer. At A L Mailing, our Ashford, Kent mailing house runs two Norpak Polyprocessors — high-speed plastic enveloping systems purpose-built for the modern mailing industry. Whether you need magazine polywrapping, brochure wrapping, catalogue wrapping or bespoke direct mail in poly film, our team can handle runs from short to very large volumes with speed and accuracy.

What is polywrapping?

Polywrapping (also written “poly wrapping” or “polywrap”) is the process of machine-wrapping magazines, brochures, catalogues, mailers and other printed items in a clear protective polythene film. The film is sealed tightly around the item to keep it clean, dry and secure in transit, while still allowing the cover to be seen. It is widely used by publishers, charities, retailers and mailing agencies across the UK.

Our polywrapping equipment

We operate two Norpak Polyprocessors:

• 5 feeding stations — ideal for medium-volume polywrapping and collating.
• 7 feeding stations — our highest-output machine for multi-product mailings.

Each Polyprocessor includes a continuous-motion sealing system, advanced servo drives with computer control, 32-station programmable memory for fast product recall, push-button format changes, print register and a touch-screen control panel. A special feature is that the machine can be run without film to act as a high-speed multi-station collating or inserting system, and as a mailer base for inkjetting.

What we can polywrap

• Magazines, journals and periodicals
• Brochures and catalogues
• Direct mail mailers and reply mailers
• CDs and DVDs with printed inserts
• Product samples and promotional items
• Newsletters and corporate literature

Why choose machine polywrapping?

• Protection: keeps items clean, dry and tamper-evident from our site to the letterbox.
• Presentation: crisp, professional film wrapping improves perceived value.
• Cost-effective: machine wrapping is far cheaper than hand packaging at volume.
• Speed: our Polyprocessors handle thousands of items per hour.
• Flexibility: film can be printed, clear or opaque, and can carry your branding.

Polywrapping vs envelope enclosing

If your mailing needs a more formal finish — for example a business letter with a response envelope — envelope enclosing may be a better fit. Polywrapping suits magazines, catalogues and products that need to remain visible; envelope enclosing suits personalised letters and transactional mail. We provide both, so we will always recommend the most cost-effective option for your campaign.

Add-on services for your campaign

As a full-service mailing house, we can combine polywrapping with data bureau processing, laser and inkjet personalisation, envelope printing and Mailsort, DSA and Presstream despatch — everything under one roof.

Polywrapping FAQ

How much does polywrapping cost?

Costs depend on volume, item size and film type. Because we are a UK mailing house with our own machines, we offer very competitive prices. Contact us for a no-obligation quote on 01233 664 770.

Can you polywrap small quantities?

Yes. Our Polyprocessors are designed for both short-run and high-volume work, so we can help with small, medium and very large campaigns.

Can the film be printed with our branding?

Yes. Film can be printed with your logo or messaging, and we can advise on the most suitable film for your job.

Do you handle the postage too?

We do. Once wrapped, we can apply addresses and despatch your mailing through Mailsort, DSA or Presstream to secure the best postage discounts.

Ready to start your polywrapping project? Call our sales team on 01233 664 770 or email [email protected].