Find the Right Plastic Film for your Packaging Needs

Plastic is the most common packaging being used by various industries worldwide. Known for its durability, cost effectiveness and efficiency in product packaging, plastic remains to be the universal choice in household and businesses. Before choosing the right plastic for your packaging needs, it pays to know why you should use plastic and what kind of plastic film will work for your specific applications.

Some of the most important functions that plastic packaging offers are protection of fragile item from unwanted damage, prevention of spillages from wet goods, showcasing of product branding and important product descriptions, and storage and safe transportation of goods worldwide. On top of all these functions, plastic packaging, depending on type and application, are also hygienic, light weight, durable, and recyclable.

Plastic films are commonly categorized into Low density polyethylene (LDPE) and High density polyethylene (HDPE). Its material, Polyethylene, is one of the most widely used thermoplastics in the world and can be found in everything from grocery bags to children’s toys to shampoo bottles. After carefully considering the functionalities of using plastic as packaging, it’s time to know what type of plastic packaging you may use:

1. Roll
A tube-type, translucent plastic that is widely used for packaging of bulk items in logistics, manufacturing, clothing, electrical, and other industries.

2. Rewind
Single-ply, tubed plastic that can be used for wrapping, covering and safe-keeping of products for transport.

3. Polybag
Two-dimentional flat bag with bottom seal and perforation. Polybags are packaging bags that are made from polyethylene, the most common form of plastic, and are used transport a variety of sealed goods.

4. Cut Sheet
Two-dimensional bag cut into size but without the bottom seal. Cut size plastic films are customizable depending on application.

5. Gusset
Plastic sheets with pleats on both sides for expandable capacity. These poly bags are the common option for packing and storing food items.

Uratex for Business offers various types of plastic film for various applications. Our plastics are available in Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). LDPE is a clear or translucent plastic that exhibits flexibility, chemical resistance, and waterproofing capabilities. It is used in wide range of products, including grocery bags, plastic wrap and films. HDPE offers greater rigidity and durability than LDPE. It is available in translucent to opaque variation and displays excellent chemical resistance. You can also place your order based on your desired plastic thickness and width.
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