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.

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

References

↑ Lazonby, John. "Poly(ethene) (Polyethylene)". Retrieved 2018-03-11.
↑ "Amphibian fencing". Abbey Polythene. Retrieved 2024-07-05.

References

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[1] Lazonby, John. "Poly(ethene) (Polyethylene)". Retrieved 2018-03-11.

[2] "Amphibian fencing". Abbey Polythene. Retrieved 2024-07-05.

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