Polythene Films

What Polythene Films really are

Polyethylene or polythene (IUPAC name polyethene or poly(methylene)) is the most common plastic in the world. The annual global production is approximately 80 million tonnes. Its primary use is in item packaging plastic bags, plastic films, containers including bottles or geomembranes,

Most common uses of Polythene Films

One reason that polyethylene film dominates all other materials used in packaging is its ability to self-seal under controlled heat. Or even heat shrink which for example, protects items by literally shrinking around them to form a seal in response to the application of heat.

This ability makes this film ideal for use in making tamper resistant packaging as well as to seal electrical wiring. Which in addition the polyethylene sheets can be sewn or stapled together or even bonded with glue.

Different types of Polythene Films variable

Centre Folded Sheeting – Clear or Coloured, Plain & Printed
Protection Films
Lay Flat Tubing – Clear or Coloured, Plain & Printed
Single Wound Sheeting – Clear or Coloured, Plain & Printed
Builders Film
Flame retardant film
Anti static polythene film
Uvi treated polythene film

Want the best value Protective Packaging?

Offering some of the best valued Protective Packaging in the West Midlands

Looking for cheap and reliable protective packaging? We offer a wide range of different protective packaging supplying all over the UK. With our Polyethylene foam which is versatile making it able to be utilised in many different ways to achieve the ideal packaging solution for any product, of course this is just one of the types of packaging.

With the option to select the ideal thickness and selective size Fret Foil can provide the right packaging for the right product without spending money on excessive material. Polyethylene can also be mixed with various other materials such as Correx and cardboard further strengthening the bonding.

What Protective Packaging we supply

Fret Foil can offer a wide range of different packaging to suit the customers requirements, some of these packaging includes:

Anti Corrosion Papers
Moisture Absorbing Desiccants
Pallet Edge Boards
Polynet Protective Netting
Polystyrene (Void Filler) Chips
Postal Bags
Anti Static Bubble Film
Bubble Film(Sealed Air)
Bubble Film Bags
Bubble Film UVI Treated
Bubblemask (Self Adhesive Bubble)
Cartons
Corner Pieces
Fabricated Bubble Tubing
Flame Resistant Mattress Covers
Foam Rolls
Foam Sheets

As you can see there’s a wide variety in which you can select from depending on what you require the packaging to cover, each option will allow you to get the specific strength and thickness which is just what’s needed when it comes to packaging.

To find out more information and our prices please visit Fret Foil.

Efficient packaging – the McDonalds example

Innovative and creative packaging designed by Rob Bye allows people to easily carry McDonald’s Big Mac burger, fries, and a drink. New, more efficient Big Mac meal packaging reduces waste and eliminates the need for separate fries container and a take away bag.

Big Mac and fries share the same box. The food is separated by the drink holder made out of cardboard.

Top part of the box can be opened for easy access to delicious fries.

The old meal packaging (below) shows the separate parts that the world is familiar with:

The new meal packaging (below) shows the combined, efficient packaging that’ll we all be seeing soon:

We have to commend McDonalds here, there burgers may not be the most fulfilling, but here at Fretfoil, we appreciate such eco-friendly, efficient packaging!

Effectively shrink wrapping your products.

Shrink wrapping is a packaging method used for securing items to pallet, using stretchable plastic film to add layers and make a strong hold.

When you put your products to be delivered or stored onto a strong pallet, ensure to get one that is more than enough to cover the amount of items you are about to wrap. Make sure that everything is packed firmly. Spaces can loosen up the wrap later on, and the last thing you want is for all your hard work to go to waste by it ripping as, potentially, your products could fall off or get damaged.

Wrap the shrink wrapped, polythene packaging around the bottom of the pallet ensuring that you wrap the base several times so that your package will not slip off. Ideally, the whole pallet should feel like a solid unit. Things must move as one and should not wobble. Again, start from the base; keep it strong and move your way up until you have wrapped everything securely.

When you reach the top of the pallet you should wrap back down the base again. To know what is necessary, try pushing the upper portion to check if the load appears tight or loose. If you notice that the plastic is rippling, you were not able to wrap your package tight enough and you should probably add layers. Continue wrapping but this time from top to bottom. Once the stack is stable, cut the film apart and fold the end of it under the edge of one of the wraps on the pallet side.

For shrink wrap suppliers, try Fretfoil – the family-owned distributor of flexible packaging materials and shrink wrap established in 1973. Based in the West Midlands we are ideally located to provide a fast and efficient service nationally. Call us on 0121 525 6588 or email us.

Packaging tape – free marketing!

Packing up and moving is can be a stressful time. Regardless if you are moving home, switching offices, or simply delivering something, shipping isn’t any fun. Products might be bulky or oddly formed or the box might not be the right size, which is entirely before the question of shipping cost arises. Make certain you’ve enough quality packaging tape available before beginning your moving or shipping process, since you will not end up with far if you fail to seal your boxes.

Everybody has seen the police caution tape on TV, or fragile tape on delicate products at the airport, although not everybody recognizes that their business might be utilising their own personalized packaging tape to increase their branding message when shipping goods to clients. You will find many services which will print any message you would like on the custom roll of tape to strengthen your brand whenever your packages get to their destination.

If one makes your message specific, appealing, and descriptive enough, your clients will clearly remember your brand when the time comes to look again. Clearly colorful, interesting, and different packaging tape cannot compensate for a shoddy product or unhelpful customer service, however when your company is on the top of individuals things it may drive repeat business effectively. Packing tape consists of a number of various materials,and Fretfoil are pleased to offer:

Polypropylene Tape – Clear & Buff – 12mm, 25mm, 50mm, & 75mm wide, standard Roll Length 66m & 132m

Vinyl Tape – Clear & Buff 12mm, 25mm, 50mm, & 75mm wide, standard Roll Length 66m & 132m

Also available in various colours and printed with Company Logo and message in up to 3 colours.

Special Purpose Tape
Double Sided Tape
Masking Tape

As a specialist poly bag supplier, Frefoil offer polythene bags and polythene packaging in Birmingham, West Midlands. For more advise with packaging tapes, call Fretfoil on 0121 525 6588, email us info@fretfoil.com or visit the Fretfoil Packaging website for more information on what we offer.

The Advantages of Using Polythene Packaging

Using polythene packaging is a great way to save on costs while also giving you added benefits when shipping and packaging items for others.

Whether you own your own shipping business or if you are looking for materials to help with handling items you want to pack away for a move or for others, you can use polythene packaging as it has many advantages and benefits. When you are moving house furniture and personal belongings, finding the right packaging will help to make the task much easier and the overall move quicker and with less stress.

Uses of Polythene Packaging

You can use polythene packaging for a number of purposes including business and personal reasons. If you ship items to others regularly, you can use polythene packaging in the form of bags and even with wrapping the items in the actual polythene itself. You can also use polythene packaging when you are moving house furniture and all of your own personal items to a new location, depending on what you plan to pack away and how you want to unpack your belongings once you have arrived in the new location as well.
Advantages and Benefits of Using Polythene Packaging

When you choose to use polythene packaging for shipping or for storing away your own items, one of the major advantages of doing so is that polythene packaging is one of the most durable and lightweight options for packaging in existence.

If you are planning to pack or ship perishable goods including food, polythene packaging is ideal as plastic has the least amount of permeability, keeping your foods fresher for longer periods of time.

Using polythene packaging or poly bags requires less natural resources to make than when you opt to use traditional paper or glass packaging options.

Additionally, polythene packaging is also clear and can easily allow access to packaged goods or when in need of identifying stored items and belongings of your own. For more information on packaging Birmingham, speak to Fretfoil on 0121 525 6588, a family owned stockist/distributor of flexible packaging materials and poly bag suppliers established in 1973. Based in the West Midlands we are ideally located to provide a fast and efficient service both locally and nationally.