The benefits of choosing Shrink Sleeves for your outer packaging
In recent years, we have seen phenomenal growth in the usage of Shrink Sleeves in the UK and globally. Shrink Sleeves offer enhanced marketing opportunities by allowing 360° and ‘top to toe’ printing on bottles or containers.
We recognise that many of our customers' products will be displayed in various retail locations including Supermarkets, DIY Shops, Petrol Stations and major outlets both nationally and internationally. So, we work exceptionally hard to ensure your Shrink Sleeve design is printed to the highest quality.
Additionally, Shrink Sleeves can also be referred to as Bottle Sleeve Labels, Bottle Shrink Sleeves, and Bottle Shrink Wrap Sleeves. Although they are typically used on bottle containers, they can be applied to almost any container shape or size.
Shrink Sleeves: The Varieties
At Watershed, we print high definition full colour Shrink Sleeve Labels with specialist finishing and application to fit practically any bottle or container. We supply both UV Flexo and Offset Litho printed Sleeves to ensure the best print results.
Decorative Sleeves
Applied to almost any shape of container
Can be on the total of the container as a full body Shrink Sleeve or on part of it as a partial body Sleeve
Can be cut Sleeves or supplied in reel form for automated application
Tamper Evident Sleeves
Provide a tight seal over the closure of a bottle or container.
Can be cut Sleeves or supplied in reel form for automated application.
Applied individually or in combination with a full-body application
Printed or supplied as a lower-cost plain Sleeve option
Promotional Sleeves
Hold multiple items together for added point-of-sale appeal
Available printed or unprinted
Supplied as cut singles
Can be applied on two or more products to indicate an offer or a special promotional launch
Clever Machines
Watershed Packaging and Clever Machines SRL have built a strong relationship since their partnership began over 10 years ago. Clever Shrink Sleeve Application Machinery is renowned for its quality and reliability.
Our commitment is to enhance customer productivity and sustainability through cutting-edge shrink sleeve application machinery. With a blend of experience and innovation, Watershed and Clever offer unparalleled service and packaging solutions to meet all customers' needs.
Our fully automatic range of Shrink Sleeve Applicators enables our clients to apply Sleeves onto a wide range of container shapes and sizes. Our high-quality and highly efficient applicators apply decorative full body Sleeves or alternatively tamper evident Sleeves onto glass or plastic containers.
2000 applicators operating worldwide
Ergonomic and user-friendly design
Can be attached to any range of Steam or Electric Tunnel
Value for money
Shrink Sleeve Applicators
Linear or rotary models.
Running speeds range from 3000 units up to 52,000 units per hour.
We have 17 models within our range.
Steam Tunnels
Enables our customers to sleeve the most unique shaped containers.
Our superior design and expertise will provide maximum visual impact for your product.
Help create the perfect shrink results, even on the most unique shaped containers.
Infrared Electrical Heat Tunnels
Infrared panels combined with hot air blowers create a superior finished product than previously available.
Models can be modified depending on output speed and the size and shape of the container to be sleeved.
View our Shrink Sleeve Applicators in action
If you would like to know more about our product range or speak to someone regarding Shrink Sleeves and Sleeve Application machinery please get in touch or call 0113 2770606.