What is rollstock?
Rollstock film is used on packaging equipment that forms and fills the bag in line, making it one of the most efficient flexible packaging formats for high-volume production. Compatible with both vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) and horizontal form fill and seal (HFFS) machines, rollstock is an excellent option for packaging large volumes of products quickly and consistently.
At Farnell Packaging, we work with you to create a rollstock solution that protects your products and puts your brand’s best foot forward. Our award-winning high-definition printing delivers superior graphic reproduction with vivid colours that stand out in any retail environment. Farnell rollstock is developed as part of our Full Picture Packaging approach, which ensures every solution balances sustainability with performance, brand impact, and production efficiency.
Rollstock is also known for its high quality presentation. At Farnell Packaging, we care about helping you put your brand’s best foot forward. We’ll assist you in creating a roll stock packaging solution that lets your brand stand out on the shelves while simultaneously protecting your products until they get into your customers’ hands.
Key benefits
Best-in-class machinability
Farnell rollstock is engineered for reliable performance on high-speed VFFS and HFFS machines. Our films are designed to run consistently at production speeds, minimizing downtime and waste on your packaging line.
Sustainability options to meet your goals
Farnell rollstock is available in a range of sustainable structures, including recycle-ready surface print and laminate formats, options with post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin, sugar cane-based resin, and compostable resins. These options make it easier to meet retailer sustainability requirements and internal targets.
Premium print quality
Our printing process uses award-winning high-definition 175 line-screen technology for superior graphic reproduction and vivid colours. Available with full-bleed printing, matte or gloss finishes, and both inside reverse and surface-printed options, Farnell rollstock helps your brand stand out at shelf.
Film structures for every application
Farnell offers surface printed co-extruded films and multi-layer laminations, as well as high-clarity films and windows for applications where product visibility matters. Pre-perforated rollstock is also available for produce and other applications that require ventilation.
Product-specific barrier performance
Each rollstock configuration can be engineered with the barrier properties your product requires, whether that’s moisture control, oxygen protection, or extended shelf life. Specialized formats including customized cook-in-bag films are available for food applications requiring high-heat performance.
Closures and resealability
Farnell rollstock can be configured with zippers and resealable tamper-evident closures, adding convenience and security for end consumers across a range of product categories.
Applications
Farnell rollstock is used across frozen food, seafood, fresh produce, bakery, and personal care applications. For seafood producers with specific requirements around puncture resistance and transparency, Farnell’s Glacier™ film is engineered for premium seafood packaging. For produce applications requiring high clarity and recyclability, see Claropac™.
Frequently asked questions
Rollstock is a flexible packaging film supplied on a roll, used on form fill and seal equipment that shapes, fills, and seals the package in a single inline process. It is one of the most efficient formats for high-volume packaging operations.
Farnell rollstock is engineered for best-in-class machinability on both vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) and horizontal form fill and seal (HFFS) equipment. Our films are designed to run reliably at high production speeds.
Yes. Farnell offers recycle-ready rollstock in both surface print and laminate formats. We also offer options with post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin, sugar cane-based resin, and biodegradable resins to support a range of sustainability goals.
Farnell uses award-winning high-definition 175 line-screen printing for superior graphic reproduction and vivid colours. Options include full-bleed printing, matte and gloss finishes, and both inside reverse and surface-printed configurations.
Yes. Farnell offers customized cook-in-bag films for food applications requiring high-heat performance, as well as pre-perforated rollstock for produce and other applications that require ventilation.
In addition to rollstock, Farnell offers stand-up and lay-flat pouches, as well as proprietary packaging films including Glacier™ for premium seafood, Claropac™ for produce and consumer goods, ReFlex PCR™ which incorporates post-consumer recycled plastic, and TerraFlex™, a fully compostable packaging film.
- Available as recycle-ready surface print or laminate
- High clarity films for produce applications
- Vertical and horizontal form fill and seal equipment applications
- Superior graphic reproduction with vivid colors
- Pre-perforated rollstock available
- Zippers and closures available
