Polyethylene bags are waterproof, translucent plastic receptacles employed in a number of industrial, commercial and domestic settings for the protection, storage or transport of goods. Food, chemical, defense, waste management, retail, medical, construction and myriad other industries utilize these poly bags in daily operations. Although polypropylene bags are a common and more economic alternative to the use of polyethylene, the latter holds several advantageous properties making them more popular.
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Multi-Pak USA, Inc.Dacula, GA 800-229-9950 Multi-Pak USA is a premier manufacturer of polyethylene bags for the industrial, promotional & food service industries. You will not find another company that compares to Multi-Pak USA`s level of customer service and quality workmanship. Our manufactured bag products are offered in clear or colored film and come with a quality guarantee against manufacturer error and defect.
Custom Poly PackagingFort Wayne, IN 800-548-6603 Manufacturer of flexible packaging. All custom, all the time. We offer biodegradable "green" poly films for bags, thermal barrier LDPE film and printing of alpha-numeric codes on poly bags. Custom Poly Packaging manufactures polyethylene bags. We can custom print them for you on clear or colored polyethylene films. Use our e-z quote request form when a packaging catalog doesn't have what you need.
Four Star PlasticsBeltsville, MD 888-999-7961 Based in Maryland, Four Star Plastics has many product lines including polyethylene bags. With 15 national warehouses, Four Star Plastics has what you need when you need it. Since 1984 we have been factory direct and can offer wholesale prices, custom printing and same day shipping. Visit our website today to see our extensive product lines and request a quote today!
Diversified Plastics & Packaging, Inc.Sumter, SC 877-346-9654 Diversified Plastics & Packaging offers one of the largest wholesale polyethylene bags and shipping supply inventories. Our polyethylene bags and plastic bags are all available for same day shipping. We can customize any of our poly bags to your exact requirements. We serve the many industries: industrial, chemical, electronic, military, pharmaceutical, and more. Discount available, contact us.
ThePolyBagStore.com™Willowbrook, IL 888-ZIP-BAGS From our headquarters in the Chicago suburbs, ThePolyBagStore.com™ is ready to help you with your plastic bag needs. Our highly reliable polyethylene bags are the best products we have. Our innovative products offer great solutions for storage, protection and advertising. With superior customer service and expert staff, we can service any need you may have. View our capabilities online!
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Rutan Poly Industries, Inc.Mahwah, NJ 800-872-1474 Rutan is a leading extruder and converter of blown poly films and polyethylene bags. This top manufacturer is dedicated to providing competitive prices and superior service for custom packaging solutions that make products look better and stay better protected. Contact us today for the perfect solution from our wide range of capabilities, and ask about our biodegradable products!
Packateers, Inc.West Chester, PA 800-353-4750 If you need polyethylene bags for immediate delivery, Packateers is the place. We stock a multitude of different shapes, sizes and colors of bags. Originally an engineering/ sales firm, Packateers expanded its business to better benefit its customers. We have so many kinds of bags, we can't put them all on our site! Call us and get more information from our customer service representatives!
International Plastics, Inc.Greenville, SC 800-820-4722 Here at International Plastics, we are your one-stop shop that meets all of your polyethylene bags and flexible packaging needs. Our company was founded on core values to provide you, our customers, with high quality products and excellent service. We are committed to excellence, teamwork, respect, integrity and accountability. Call us today for all your custom packaging needs.
Associated Bag CompanyMilwaukee, WI 800-926-6100 Associated Bag Company is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its business practices and the products and services that it supplies like polyethylene bags. We take an active role in promoting environmentally friendly practices internally, as well as with our suppliers and customers. Ensuring a healthy environment needs to be a community effort. Go to our website to find out more!
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Perfect for food storage, waste removal, bin liners, packaging and shopping bags, polyethylene bags are flexible and tear resistant. Additionally, bags composed of this material are moisture resistant, anti-static and prohibit the passage of large amounts of lights making them ideal for archival storage of artifacts and prints. The bags are also inert. This means that they are not readily reactive with other elements and thus able to hold variable contents without risk of damage or contamination to the bag or object. To suit such variable needs, a wide array of polyethylene bags are readily available and customization if common. Plain, sealable, tamper evident and custom printed bags come in any number of sizes, shapes and capacities. It is important to consider the intended use of these baggies prior to purchase to avoid costly errors.
The base material of polyethylene bags is ethylene, a derivative of natural gas or petroleum. These plastic resins undergo polymerization which links together a series of monomers to from a polymer or plastic. The resulting thermoplastic can be one of many different categories within the polyethylene family. Distinctions are made based upon molecular weight and branching or crystallization. High density polyethylene (HDPE) is a non-porous and non-stretching variety that offers the best temperature and moisture resistance and is the cheapest option. Low density polyethylene (LDPE) is more expensive but offers improved clarity and resistance to tearing as its porous nature allows it to stretch. Additional types of polyethylene include linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), the new-generation metallocene, ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), medium density polyethylene (MDPE) and very low density polyethylene (VLDPE). Each material has its own particular strengths and weaknesses in relation to the composition of plastic bags. To create these bags, resin beads are heated between 180 and 240 degrees Celsius and then extruded into a thin film through sheet or blow film methods. Winding and casting may also be used to this extent, but are far less popular. Once cooled, the thin, flexible film is flattened by rollers. Additional processes include cutting and sealing into the desired bag shape. Finishes such as painting or the addition of handles and zippers follow.