the specification discloses an apparatus and method for wrapping paper rolls with a paper coated with a thermoplastic material . the leading edge of the wrapper is adhered to the roll by softening the thermoplastic . after the wrapper is wrapped about the roll , the trailing edge of the wrapper is adhered to the wrapped roll by softening the thermoplastic . the wrapping apparatus includes a heatable transport bar for heating the desired portions of the wrapper and contacting the heated portions to the roll .