National Flexible Ltd
About us
Based in Yorkshire, we are the UK's largest, leading distributor of polypropylene, laminates, special films, and pouches.
Accredited by BRC and ISO for supplying food-grade flexible packaging films, we have the widest range of flexibles / films, and pouches available to help you choose the right material for your application.
Whether you are looking for recyclability, recycled content, compostable, or biodegradable, we have a solution! As the UK's first carbon neutral flexible packaging company, with a climate positive workforce, we are experts in reducing their environmental impact and can help you to do the same.
Products & services
Eco Pouch
We have developed a stand-up pouch that can be recycled in the PE stream. The film used to make the pouches has been especially developed to offer characteristics close to standard mixed polymer laminates more commonly used for stand-up pouches but have the big advantage of being able to be recycled. The special material can also be used for 3 side seal formats, some VFFS applications and where required a higher barrier version can be offered.
Snack Bar film to beat the Plastic Tax
Snack bar designed to be better for you and better for the planet
Protein Bar film to beat the Plastic Tax
Market leaders make ‘Gooey’ bar stand out, whilst beating the Plastic Tax.
On a roll! Film to beat the Plastic Tax
Cake Decor have a ‘right first time’ approach to NPD and have innovation at their very core.
Recyclable heat sealable paper
Paper is notoriously difficult to run on automated packing lines but this new heat sealable version is easily running on the Paramount Fuji Alpha 8.
UK First Flat Bottom Recyclable Pouch
The flat bottomed pouch is a high barrier laminate which is 100% recyclable.
Recyclable pouches join the family of McCoos
When Deans of Huntly wanted to launch their range of Cookies in a recyclable pouch, we were thrilled when they approached us for ideas.
Nutty about Plant Based and recyclable film
A family owned, British Business, Met Foods Ltd are passionate about creating dairy-free products that prove dairy-free doesn’t have to be bland or boring.
Lollipop lollipop
Healthipops are not just lollipops; they are vitamin and mineral lollipops designed to be good for children and adults alike and taste amazing as well.
Recyclable Mono Barrier PE for packing liquids at high speed
"The results are amazing!" A quote from the customer who couldn't believe the film didn't contain polyester.
We have a Climate Positive Workforce
We have recently offset the entire carbon footprint of all our people creating a Climate Positive Workforce, with the help of Ecologi.
The Academy
An interactive presentation, providing an unbiased view of plastic packaging. Through our expertise, we provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to protect and preserve products without causing harm to the environment and discover why plastics may not always be the worst option for the planet. So far, we have welcomed over 1,200 attendees from 90 companies, with 100% of attendees saying they would recommend our Academy. If you would like to know more, please contact us.
Technical Training Workshops
These Film and Print Technical Workshops were originally designed for internal training. Such is their success when provided to customers that over 1300 delegates have attended from over 150 companies
Sustainable Packaging Audits
Our Sustainable Packaging Audits are designed to improve productivity, whilst reducing costs by looking into the following; A change of film and /or print, improved pack design, down gauging, enhancing machine efficiencies, and changing pack format. We invariably find opportunities to provide benefits to our customers.
How we can help you achieve your sustainability targets
We are all aware that the food packaging industry, particularly flexibles, has a responsibility to its customers and stakeholders to reduce its environmental impact. That's why we are taking action to help our customers hit their targets.
Snack Bar film to beat the Plastic Tax
“We wanted a pack to reflect our ethos - Better for you, better for the planet. Our new pack looks great and has over 30% post consumer recycled content and is also recyclable from January.” Propercorn.
On a roll! Film to beat the Plastic Tax
Cake Decor have a ‘right first time’ approach to NPD and have innovation at their very core, so when Waitrose wanted to change to printed film for their Ready to Roll Icing, it was an easy discussion to have to suggest changing from a traditional laminate to one with post-consumer recyclate to beat the Plastic Tax.
Sustainability Packaging Audits
Designed to improve sustainability, productivity, and take costs out of the system, our Sustainability Packaging Audits look at many ways in which we can help you to achieve this
The Cat's Whiskers - Fully Recyclable
Pets Choice have been manufacturing premium quality Pet Food for 135 years. Even so, when they decided to launch their new Webbox Natural range of premium cat food in recyclable pouches, it was a first for the business.
Low Carb Living
A place where baked goods and low-carb living come together, Heylo are here to reinvigorate your low-carb lifestyle with real food so good, you won’t believe it’s low-carb or keto-friendly.
A light snack with a crispy impact
With crisps this good, the packaging had to be something special, so, with the help of National Flexible, a pack to compliment their branding and colours was created, using a film that would keep their crisps in the perfect crispy condition.
Love at First Bite
Due to the consumers & customers ever growing need to ensure they are doing their bit for the environment, Shopper Agency advised us they needed a premium and recyclable option to their packaging. With our ever growing experience in pouches, we suggested a fully recyclable OPE/PE specification would provide the quality finish and premium feel they were looking for.
How Do You Eat Yours?
When Malcolm Allan wanted to make the move from cartons to film, they asked National Flexible for help. Making the change vastly reduces packaging costs and waste and helps reduce overall CO₂ emissions.
Safeguarding your Pets and the Planet
"Our mission is to help pet owners give their pets long and happy lives by providing nutritious treats from 100% natural ingredients that are locally sourced. Having a recyclable pack is very important to us and Elliot at National Flexible worked with us to create the perfect pack. We are so pleased with it,” said Charlotte Wallbank, T-Forrest.
Grab & Go Plastic Free Vision
With a vision of a plastic free flexible pack, Delicious Ideas and National Flexible teamed up to produce the best sustainable solution for their new “Grab ‘n’ Go” range.
Sharing the best that nature provides
From field to feed bag, and grown with love, Alflora don't believe nature needs additives. With their pure forage products, cut and harvested at their prime, they provide the best feed options possible for the ones we care about and are as passionate about providing the perfect feed for animals as we are about providing the perfect packaging for your products.
The UK's most Ethical Rice
Receiving a Great Taste award, JTS wanted their packaging to be as good as their product so, with recyclability in mind, they looked for a supplier to help and we couldn’t wait to be a part of their journey to enhance the environmental credentials of their product.
Technical Training Workshops
Originally designed for internal training, we offer these workshops to anyone who feels they would find them beneficial👍From providing information on which films are ideal for packaging which products, to discussing the 4 “P”s of packaging, we cover many areas relating to film and print technology.
The Academy
An interactive presentation, providing an unbiased view of plastic packaging. Through our expertise, we provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to protect and preserve products without causing harm to the environment and discover why plastics may not always be the worst option for the planet.
