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Think all plastic is bad?

Polythene — the backbone of industrial bags, wrap, and sheeting — is fully recyclable and reusable. When the right type is chosen, it reduces waste, increases product durability, and supports efficient supply chains.

In packaging and industrial applications:

LDPE: Flexible and ideal for lightweight bags and sheeting
HDPE: Strong, tear-resistant, perfect for heavy-duty bags and protective sheeting
LLDPE: Combines strength with stretch for wraps and reinforced sheeting
Used responsibly, polythene helps businesses cut costs, protect products, and minimize environmental impact. ♻️

At Durasak, we supply the right polyethylene for the right job, delivering quality, reliability, and sustainable solutions.

#IndustrialPackaging #Polyethylene #PackagingIndustry #SustainablePackaging #Durasak #PackagingSolutions #LDPE #HDPE #LLDPE #EcoFriendlyPackaging

Think all plastic is bad?

Polythene — the backbone of industrial bags, wrap, and sheeting — is fully recyclable and reusable. When the right type is chosen, it reduces waste, increases product durability, and supports efficient supply chains.

In packaging and industrial applications:

LDPE: Flexible and ideal for lightweight bags and sheeting
HDPE: Strong, tear-resistant, perfect for heavy-duty bags and protective sheeting
LLDPE: Combines strength with stretch for wraps and reinforced sheeting
Used responsibly, polythene helps businesses cut costs, protect products, and minimize environmental impact. ♻️

At Durasak, we supply the right polyethylene for the right job, delivering quality, reliability, and sustainable solutions.

#IndustrialPackaging #Polyethylene #PackagingIndustry #SustainablePackaging #Durasak #PackagingSolutions #LDPE #HDPE #LLDPE #EcoFriendlyPackaging

How Polythene Bags are made:

At Durasak, every bag starts with high-quality polythene granules — usually LDPE or LLDPE. These are melted down and extruded through a circular die in a process called blown film extrusion, creating a continuous tube of polythene that’s inflated into a large bubble.

As the bubble rises, it’s cooled by air and then flattened into double-layer film between rollers. If custom branding is required, we use flexographic printing to apply logos, warnings or designs directly onto the film.

Next, the film is cut and heat-sealed into the right shape — customised to your specification whether that’s sacks, liners, tubing or grip seal bags. Each batch is checked for quality, then packed and shipped to businesses across the UK.

#Polythene #PolythenePackaging #PolytheneSupplier #CustomPolythene #BlownFilm #PackagingSolutions #EastLancashire #AccringtonBusiness #MadeInLancashire #LocalSupplier #UKManufacturing #BritishMade #SupportLocalBusiness #DurasakPolythene #HowItsMade

How Polythene Bags are made:

At Durasak, every bag starts with high-quality polythene granules — usually LDPE or LLDPE. These are melted down and extruded through a circular die in a process called blown film extrusion, creating a continuous tube of polythene that’s inflated into a large bubble.

As the bubble rises, it’s cooled by air and then flattened into double-layer film between rollers. If custom branding is required, we use flexographic printing to apply logos, warnings or designs directly onto the film.

Next, the film is cut and heat-sealed into the right shape — customised to your specification whether that’s sacks, liners, tubing or grip seal bags. Each batch is checked for quality, then packed and shipped to businesses across the UK.

#Polythene #PolythenePackaging #PolytheneSupplier #CustomPolythene #BlownFilm #PackagingSolutions #EastLancashire #AccringtonBusiness #MadeInLancashire #LocalSupplier #UKManufacturing #BritishMade #SupportLocalBusiness #DurasakPolythene #HowItsMade

Where Does Polythene Come From?

Polythene—also known as polyethylene—is one of the most commonly used plastics in the world today. From packaging and films to bottles and containers, it's everywhere. But where does it come from, and how is it made?

The Science Behind It

1. Origin: Crude Oil or Natural Gas
Polythene starts its life as ethylene gas, a byproduct obtained from crude oil or natural gas. Through a process called cracking, large hydrocarbon molecules are broken down into smaller ones—one of which is ethylene.

2. Polymerisation: Turning Gas into Plastic
The ethylene molecules are then subjected to polymerisation, where they’re chemically bonded into long chains to form polyethylene. This process transforms a simple gas into a versatile plastic resin.

3. Manufacturing: From Resin to Product
The polyethylene resin is cooled, cut into pellets, and transported to manufacturers. These pellets can be melted and formed into everything from plastic bags and films to containers, sheets, and wraps—depending on the type of polyethylene used.

Types of Polythene

LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) – Flexible, soft, and used in things like carrier bags, shrink films, and liners.

HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) – Stronger and more rigid, ideal for containers, bottles, and piping.

LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene) – Known for its toughness and stretchability, perfect for cling films and flexible packaging.

🌱 A Note on Sustainability

Polythene is a highly versatile, durable, and efficient material—but like all resources, it should be used responsibly. When managed correctly, polythene can be part of a sustainable system:

♻️ Recyclable – Most types of polythene can be recycled into new products, reducing demand for raw materials.

🔁 Reusable – Products like polythene bags, covers, and wraps can often be reused multiple times before recycling.

💡 Efficient – Its lightweight nature

#Polythene #PolytheneSupplier #PolythenePackaging #CustomPolythene #PackagingSolutions #AccringtonBusiness #EastLancashire #LancashireMade #LocalSupplier #MadeLocally #SupportLocalBusiness #UKBusiness #SmallBusinessUK #BritishManufacturing #NorthernPowerhouse

Where Does Polythene Come From?

Polythene—also known as polyethylene—is one of the most commonly used plastics in the world today. From packaging and films to bottles and containers, it's everywhere. But where does it come from, and how is it made?

The Science Behind It

1. Origin: Crude Oil or Natural Gas
Polythene starts its life as ethylene gas, a byproduct obtained from crude oil or natural gas. Through a process called cracking, large hydrocarbon molecules are broken down into smaller ones—one of which is ethylene.

2. Polymerisation: Turning Gas into Plastic
The ethylene molecules are then subjected to polymerisation, where they’re chemically bonded into long chains to form polyethylene. This process transforms a simple gas into a versatile plastic resin.

3. Manufacturing: From Resin to Product
The polyethylene resin is cooled, cut into pellets, and transported to manufacturers. These pellets can be melted and formed into everything from plastic bags and films to containers, sheets, and wraps—depending on the type of polyethylene used.

Types of Polythene

LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) – Flexible, soft, and used in things like carrier bags, shrink films, and liners.

HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) – Stronger and more rigid, ideal for containers, bottles, and piping.

LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene) – Known for its toughness and stretchability, perfect for cling films and flexible packaging.

🌱 A Note on Sustainability

Polythene is a highly versatile, durable, and efficient material—but like all resources, it should be used responsibly. When managed correctly, polythene can be part of a sustainable system:

♻️ Recyclable – Most types of polythene can be recycled into new products, reducing demand for raw materials.

🔁 Reusable – Products like polythene bags, covers, and wraps can often be reused multiple times before recycling.

💡 Efficient – Its lightweight nature

#Polythene #PolytheneSupplier #PolythenePackaging #CustomPolythene #PackagingSolutions #AccringtonBusiness #EastLancashire #LancashireMade #LocalSupplier #MadeLocally #SupportLocalBusiness #UKBusiness #SmallBusinessUK #BritishManufacturing #NorthernPowerhouse

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