About Us
We're dedicated to supplying you with exactly the right type of polythene bags that you need, at discount prices.
Polybags were established in 1961 by Mr. Geoffrey Davies who purchased a bag making machine advertised in the local paper and sold door to door. As sales grew, Geoffrey Davies teamed up with college friend Brian Turner who became in charge of production and the business moved firstly to a lock-up garage and then on to larger factory premises in Alperton, West London.
After some consolidation, we now have a new management team headed by Jon Lomax and are looking to continue Polybags’ development and success – Business is expanding again, Improvements are being made and after taking on the business of Chapel Polythene in 2005 we are now very tight for space and have committed to extending into next door at the end of this year. This will allow for further growth in products manufactured and stocked for you. Watch this space!
What we are?
Polybags is more than a distributor of packaging materials. We can extrude polyethylene film. Nearly any other supplier of packaging materials that you may call cannot. This is important to you for several reasons. It means that we can...
- Make film to your specifications
- Eliminate distributor markups and deliver film to you at the best possible price
- Make film quickly. Often in one day
- Make film in the quantities you require
We currently supply some of the largest distributors of packaging materials in Southern California with poly film. These companies can buy materials any place they choose. And they choose us! They know that we are fast, reliable and truly competitive in our pricing
Our Manufacturing capacity are Important to you!
We run 13 extruders (a combination of British, Italian and Taiwanese made machinery), a number of which have film treaters, in-line printers and double unwinds for sheeting production. All in-house extrusion scrap is recycled using our Erema Reprocessing plant with reprocessed grades stored in internal silos.
All our extruders are also linked to sales with a real time scheduling system, so we can give immediate information on lead times and make adjustments where required. Ask our sales team about the system as they love it!
After a major investment project with 3 new extruders, recent extrusion investment includes new silos, print units, improved air rings and chillers, a new wide winder plus jumbo take-off units.
Summary Range of Capabilities
- Minimum Film Width 1” (25mm)
- Maximum Film Width 55” (1400mm) [Note – max 50” if flat un-gussetted film required]
- Minimum Film Thickness 80 gauge (20micron) in special high melt films, otherwise 100 gauge (25micron)
- Maximum Film Thickness 1000 gauge (250micron) [Note – max 600g above 40” width]
Film available as Layflat Tubing or Sheeting (Centre Fold, Double Wound, Single Wound and J-Fold)
Information on Polybag
Poly bags, also known as polythene bags, have a variety of uses in many industries. In the apparel, garment, sew goods, fabric and related industries, poly bags are use to protect goods during shipment from dirt, dust, and moisture. Material Concepts is a leading supplier of poly bags in various styles, sizes, shapes, and densities. Our styles include:
- Flat poly bags
- Poly bag tubing
- Reclosable poly bags (also known as resealable or ziplock bags)
- Wicketted poly bags
- Gussetted poly bags
- Garment poly bags
- Poly film
- Poly sheeting
Uses and Application for Poly Bags
The uses for poly bags are virtually without limit! Whenever there is a need to protect an item during storage or shipment, Material Concepts can supply a poly bag that is right for the job. Lighter density poly bags are a good choice for items that are not heavy and require only a simple shield from their surroundings. Heavy density poly bags keep your goods safe from harm in more abusive environments where dirt, dust, moisture, movement, etc. are factors that may damage your goods.
The shape of the bag is also an important consideration in some cases. Flat poly bags are general purpose bags that are often used where a clear presentation at a low cost is desired. We offer wicketted poly bags and gusseted poly bags for applications where the shape and style of the poly bag is vital to how it will be used. For protection against moisture in particular, a reclosable poly bag is suggested, keeping your goods safe while allowing for easy opening and closing.
Garment poly bags are specially designed and shaped for use with shirts, coats, pants, etc. for protection and ease of use in apparel applications. Poly film and poly tubing are used where large quantities are required and use of a roll of the film or tubing is a good solution.
Range of Materials that Polybags Extrude
Polybags specialises in the following film materials
- Standard Melt 2 Low Density Polythene (LDPE) Films for general packaging applications.
Suitable for the majority of general film and bag requirements, our standard film blend has an anti-blocking agent and a slip agent to help during the film extrusion process and to produce a product that it easy for you to handle and open. Film without slip or with additional slip concentrations is available on request and our film is certified Food Grade Approved. - Low Slip Melt 1 LDPE Films for shrink film and sack applications
This film has a higher molecular strength and is designed for shrink applications. During the extrusion process the film is expanded into a bubble whilst molten and then quickly solidified, effectively ‘sealing in’ the shrink effect which is released when heated by a shrink gun or heat tunnel. This grade also has no additives which means it has a less slippy feel and is suitable for stacking. Its higher molecular strength than the Standard Melt 2 film also means it is used to manufacture heavy duty sacks. - High Melt 4 LDPE Films for thin dust cover / garment cover uses
A soft film which has limited strength properties but is very flexible and so we are able to downgauge during extrusion to very thin films of 80gauge (20micron) or less. This can save significant quantities of film and so cost to you where the application is very light duty, in particular for garment and dust covers. - High Tensile Films for maximum strength to thickness requirements
A blend of polymers including Medium Density Polythene which creates the ultimate strength film at thin thicknesses. Clarity is not as good as other films nor is flexibility (film has a slight rough crinkly feel) but the material is perfect for thin food grade tint sheets and other tinted and coloured films. - Metallocene Blends for premium high clarity Films
Metallocene is a term for polyethylene raw material that has been manufactured in a slightly different way to usual using a metallocene catalyst, resulting in film with extremely good optical and strength properties. There is additional cost in manufacturing Metallocene raw material and so the film is more expensive but this may be justified where high film clarity and strength is required. - Electroconductive Blends for electrically sensitive packing
Electroconductive film is based on special blends of highly conducting carbon Blacks compounded into low density polythene. The film is therefore electrically conductive and designed for handling and packaging electrostatic sensitive devices. As a result of its spark free properties, it is also used to store explosive devices although it can also be used for general packaging to avoid dust attraction on components. - Biodegradable Film for composting applications
Our biodegradable film has an additive blend which provides first oxidative and then biological degradation of the material, typically within 6 months to 2 years in a landfill site or standard composting system. Compared to many other environmental alternatives, this is a cost-effective, strong and recyclable film solution. - Reprocessed Films for low cost and low quality uses
Reprocessed Film is extruded on request. The main problem is lack of recyclable material available as it is such a popular option. Although product quality is not as good as virgin material, recycled film is a low cost and extremely environmentally beneficial film solution and we will always offer it whenever we have sufficient material.
How Polythene bags are made?
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Ultimate guide to different types of Polybags and their properties
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Flat Poly Bags
Flat Poly bags, also known as layflat poly bags, have a variety of uses in many industries. Material Concepts is a leading supplier of flat poly bags in various styles, sizes, shapes, and gauges. Contact us for the following products:
- Clear Flat Poly Bags
- Clear Flat Poly Bags on Rolls
- Amine Free Pink Anti-static Flat Poly Bags
- Transparent Pink Anti-static Flat Poly Bags
- Black Conductive Poly Bags
- Transparent Metallic Static Shielding Bags
- Clear Flat Poly Bags with White Block
- Clear Flat “Parts” Poly Bags with White Block
Poly Tubing
Poly Tubing, also known as polyethylene tubing, has a variety of uses in many industries and applications. Material Concepts is a leading supplier of poly tubing in various sizes and gauges. Our poly tubing on a roll allows you to create poly bags customized for the product to be protected. The poly tubing goes over your product, and then you cut and optionally seal either or both ends to protect the goods.
Contact us for the following products:
- Amine Free Pink Poly Tubing
- Transparent Pink Anti-Static Poly Tubing
- Black Conductive Poly Tubing
- Clear Poly Tubing
- Poly Tubing Dispensers
Reclosable Poly Bags
Reclosable Poly bags have a variety of uses in many industries. They also have a variety of different names, including:
- Recloseable Poly Bags
- Resealable Poly Bags
- Ziplock Poly Bags
- Zip Lock Poly Bags
- Ziploc® Poly Bags (SC Johnson & Son Inc. brand name)
- Zip Lok Poly Bags
- Zip Top Poly Bags
- Zipper Top Poly Bags
- Zipper Poly Bags
- Slider Top Bags
- Slider Plastic Bags
- Reclosable Slider Bags
- Minigrip® Poly Bags (Minigrip/Zip-Pak® brand name)
- Clear Reclosable Poly Bags
- Clear Reclosable Parts Poly Bags
- Clear Reclosable Poly Bags with White Write-on Block
- Minigrip® Reclosable Poly Bags
- Minigrip® Reclosable Poly Bags with White Write-on Block
- Minigrip® SliderGrip™ Poly Bags
- Reclosable Bubble Bags
- Minigrip® Transparent Pink Anti-static Reclosable Poly Bags
- Reclosable Transparent Metallic Static Sheilding Bags
Wicketed Poly Bags or Wicketted Poly Bags
Wicketed Poly bags, also known as wicketted poly bags, have a variety of uses in many industries. Wicketed poly bags hang on a metal bracket so that they are easily removed for use in packaging and other applications. These are side weld poly bags with two holes at the top of the bag where the metal wicket is placed to hold them. They are often used in high speed automatic packaging systems, semi-automatic bag openers, or in manual operations. Material Concepts is a leading supplier of wicketed poly bags in various styles and sizes.
Clear Wicketed Poly Bags
These bags are made of 100% virgin Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) resin that meets FDA/USDA specifications.
Bags are mounted 250 per 5" heavy wire wicket for fast and easy manual loading.
Bottom gusseted to provide extra space and neat presentation of products.
Can be heat sealed, tied, stapled or taped shut.
Gusseted Poly Bags, Gaylord liners, Bin Liners
Gusseted Poly bags, also known as gusseted plastic bags, have a variety of uses in many industries. Material Concepts is a leading supplier of gusseted poly bags in various styles, sizes, shapes, and gauges. Contact us for the following products:
- Clear Gusseted Poly Bags
- Clear Gusseted Poly Bags on Rolls
- Gaylord Liners and Bin Liners
Poly Garment Bags / Garment Poly Bags
Poly garment bags, also known as garment poly bags or plastic garment bags, have a variety of uses in many industries. The typical consumer is familiar with poly garment bags from the dry cleaners. In the apparel and sewn goods industries, every shirt, blouse, coat, etc. is transported in a poly garment bag. Protect your garments during shipment with these clear polyethylene bags. Material Concepts is a leading supplier of poly garment bags in various sizes. Contact us for: Clear Poly Garment Bags
Poly Films
Poly Film from Material Concepts Poly film, also known as polyethylene film, has many uses in a variety of applications and industries. In the apparel, garment, sewn goods, fabric and related industries, poly film is used to protect goods during shipment from dirt, dust, and moisture. Material Concepts is a leading supplier of poly film, also know as stretch film or stretch poly film.
Poly Sheeting, Polyethylene Sheets, Pallet Covers
Poly sheeting, also known as polyethylene sheeting, has many uses in a variety of applications and industries. For packaging, shipping, and storage, poly sheeting is used as pallet covers (pallet top covers). In the food industry, polyethylene sheets are used as bin covers and bin liners for large containers of food products. Material Concepts is a leading supplier of poly sheeting for any use, including pallet covers, bin covers, bin liners, and poly tarps.
Poly Sheets for Pallet Covers
Poly sheeting keeps pallet tops clean and dry during shipping and storage. Each sheet is folded in half and opens to 60" x 60". The top of the pallet is covered with a poly sheet, then poly stretch wrap / film is used to wrap the pallet as needed. The poly sheets come in easy-to-dispense perforated tear-off rolls. Our poly sheeting is made of tough 2 mil Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) film, available in clear, black or white, with 175 covers per roll wound on a 3" core with 1" diameter plug.
Poly Sheeting for Bin Liners and Bin Covers
Poly sheeting can also keep the contents of bins, boxes, and containers clean and dry during shipping or storage. Bin liners and bin covers are designed for industrial use. Poly sheeting used for bins comes in clear or black, in a variety of thicknesses and sizes.
Poly Tarps
Poly sheeting can be used as a poly tarp for protecting large items or products. For example, a poly tarp can be draped over machinery to protect it from dirt and dust, or put over building materials stored outdoors to protect them from weather. Poly tarps are available in clear or black, in a variety of thicknesses and sizes.
News on PolyBag
Polybag - Get maximum visibility
The Mercury News will distribute your advertising message any day of the week on the bag that carries the newspaper.
This highly visible vehicle creates top of mind awareness and provides the benefit of having no competing messages. An ideal way to promote any product or service while increasing brand awareness.
Customer may supply bags to our specifications or we will print them.
Contact your advertising representative for image size and copy requirements.
BAG SPECIFICATIONS
Monday through Saturday - 9" x 21", 1.2 ml, double wall, 1-color, 1-side.
Sunday - 10" x 23", 1.2 ml, double wall, 1-color, 1-side.
Bags with holes will not be accepted. Any polybags that do not meet these requirements will be subject to a 25% premium.
All Bags must include suffocation warning.
If bags have another newspaper's logo, they will be returned to manufacturer unused.
Reference: www.mercurynews.net/advertising/mn/SPECIAL/POLY.HTMPolybags - Billboard your Message with Polybags
Advertisers who utilize polybags ensure their message stands out because it's the first thing the home delivery customer sees in the morning – even before they see the newspaper.
Polybags cover the outside of the newspaper and can be used in a variety of ways, such as to deliver product samples, coupons and even CDs. They are also very effective in drawing attention to a special promotion or event. And for even easier execution, The News & Observer can design, print and deliver your polybag advertisement.
Reference: http://www.newsobserver.com/1390/story/529082.html