Contract Shrink Wrapping for Kitting: The Smart Way to Bundle Products

Shrink Wrapping for Kitting: Streamlining Multipack Fulfillment

In the world of ecommerce and retail logistics, efficiency is everything. One of the most effective ways to streamline operations, reduce packaging waste, and improve the customer experience is through shrink wrapping for kitting. This packaging method is particularly valuable in multipack fulfillment, where multiple items are bundled into a single, professionally wrapped unit for sale, display, or shipment. At Snapl, we offer an end-to-end shrink wrapping service designed to support brands with scalable, reliable, and regulation-ready solutions.

What Is Shrink Wrapping?

Shrink wrapping is a packaging process where a thin plastic film is applied around one or more items and then heat is applied to shrink the film tightly around the contents. The result is a tamper-evident, secure, and sleek-looking package. Shrink wrap can be used for single items or for bundling multiple SKUs together in kitted multipacks, such as subscription boxes, product bundles, retail displays, or promotional sets.

Why Shrink Wrapping Is Ideal for Kitting

Kitting involves combining multiple products into a single unit to improve warehouse efficiency and enhance the buying experience. By pairing kitting with shrink wrap packaging, businesses benefit in several key ways:

1. Space-Saving and Streamlined Storage

Shrink wrapping tightly secures bundled products, reducing excess packaging bulk. This helps optimize space on pallets and in warehouse racks—especially important for fast-moving consumer goods.

2. Enhanced Presentation for Retail and D2C

Shrink wrapping creates a clean, professional finish that’s perfect for retail displays or direct-to-consumer shipments. It ensures items remain organized and intact from warehouse to customer.

3. Product Protection

Shrink wrap acts as a barrier against dust, dirt, moisture, and tampering—protecting kitted goods throughout the fulfillment cycle.

4. Reduced Labor and Material Costs

When paired with automated or semi-automated equipment, contract shrink wrapping reduces manual labor and material waste. It’s faster and more economical than boxing or bagging each kit.

5. Regulatory Compliance & Safety

Shrink wrapping helps ensure multipacks meet retailer or platform-specific compliance standards. It also reduces the risk of SKU mix-ups during storage and shipment.

Applications of Shrink Wrapping in Kitting

At Snapl, our professional shrink wrapping solutions are tailored to support a wide range of fulfillment scenarios, including:

• Retail Multipacks: Bundling products for in-store promotions (e.g., 3-for-1 shampoo packs)
• Subscription Boxes: Sealing curated product kits for monthly delivery programs
• Amazon FBA Kitting: Prepping bundled goods to meet Amazon’s packaging requirements
• Club Store Displays: Shrink wrapping pallet-ready kits for wholesale or big-box stores
• Product Launch Bundles: Packaging limited-edition multi-item kits for new releases

Whether you’re building 1,000 custom kits or need ongoing high-volume shrink wrap packaging, our team ensures consistent quality, accurate SKU assembly, and fast turnarounds.

Our Shrink Wrapping Service Capabilities

Snapl’s shrink wrapping services are designed for scale and precision. From our strategically located facilities in New Jersey and Massachusetts, we support both regional and national kitting programs. Our capabilities include:

• Automated & Manual Shrink Wrapping (based on project size and complexity)
• Bundling with Printed Inserts, Labels, or Hang Tags
• Polyolefin and PVC Shrink Films for various product types
• On-Demand Kitting and Re-Kitting with fast lead times
• Retail-Ready and Ecommerce Prep Services
• Quality Control and Barcode Verification

With robust SOPs and scanning workflows, we guarantee your multipacks are built, wrapped, and shipped with accuracy.

Who Benefits from Contract Shrink Wrapping?

Our contract shrink wrapping services are ideal for:

• Consumer Goods Brands launching kits or multipacks
• Retailers preparing promotional bundles for seasonal sales
• Ecommerce Sellers looking to streamline fulfillment of bundled offers
• Amazon Sellers needing compliant FBA-ready packaging
• Marketing Agencies producing limited-run promotional kits

Whether you need shrink wrapping for 500 kits or 50,000, we customize a fulfillment workflow that fits your needs.

Why Choose Snapl for Professional Shrink Wrapping?

As a trusted 3PL, Snapl delivers more than just packaging—we deliver peace of mind. Our professional shrink wrapping service is backed by:

• Fast Turnaround Times
• Custom Kitting Workflows
• Retail & Ecommerce Expertise
• Nationwide Freight & Parcel Capabilities
• Compliance with Major Retailers and Marketplaces

Plus, we integrate with your order management system (OMS) or ecommerce platform, giving you full visibility into shrink-wrapped kit inventory and outbound shipments.

Get Started with Shrink Wrapping Services

If you’re bundling products for retail, Amazon FBA, or direct-to-consumer sales, shrink wrapping is one of the most efficient, cost-effective ways to package your kits. Snapl provides a full-service solution—kitting, wrapping, labeling, and shipping—under one roof.