Polyethylene

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Polyethylene

Polyethylene (also called polyethene, usually shortened to PE) is a thermoplastic. It is used in consumer goods, typical examples are transport wraps, and garbage bags. Other uses include pre-fabricated plastic parts, plastic tubes, and insulation of electric cables.

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A bottle made of LDPE

Polyethylene plastic wrap is usually less adhesive than Polyvinyl chloride, but this can be remedied by adding linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), which also increases the film's tensile strength. The world makes over 80 million tonnes of polyethylene per year.[1]

Products

  • Amphibian Fencing[2]
  • Bespoke Polythene Bags Made To Order
  • Clinical Waste Bags
  • Coloured Polythene Bags
  • Food Waste Polythene Bags
  • Low Melt EVA Bags
  • Printed Polythene Bags
  • Scented Polythene Bags, Sacks & Sheeting

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