Layflat tubing

Buy layflat tubing now

Layflat tubing (also known as film on the roll or poly-tubing) is a flexible, economical and versatile form of packaging. It's particularly useful when packing products of the same width but varying in height and its ideal for packaging long items. Poly-tubing normally comes rolled up to 12" in diameter on a 3" wide plastic or cardboard core. To wrap an item just insert it into the plastic tubing, cut to the desired length and seal it using a heat sealer; alternatively you could staple or tape at both ends.

Manufacturers and suppliers of layflat tubing include:

• www.discountlayflattubing.co.uk
• www.layflat-tubing.co.uk

Eco friendly packaging

Did you know that although Polythene (used for layflat-tubing and plastic sheeting) is often considered harmful to the environment, polythene is actually a very efficient form of packaging with an exceptionally low carbon footprint and the ability to be 100% recycled!

The following sites specialise in environmentally-friendly packaging:

• www.biodegradeable.co.uk
• www.compobag.com
• www.degradeable.com
• www.recycled-bags.com
• www.environmentalbags.net

You might also be interested in the following environmentally-friendly packaging sites:

• www.recycledbags.org.uk
• www.ecopoly.eu
• www.degradablebagsdirect.com
• www.compostablebagsdirect.co.uk
• www.cornstarchbags.co.uk
• www.biodegradablebagsdirect.com

Alternative packaging

There are many types of packaging all for specific uses. To obtain information about other types of polythene bags or polythene film, visit:

• www.discountplasticbags.co.uk
• www.polybags.ie
• www.layflat-tubing.co.uk
• www.clinicalwastebags.com
• www.specimenbags.co.uk
• www.polythenecovers.co.uk
• www.foodbagsdirect.co.uk
• www.bags.uk.com
• www.printedbags.org.uk
• www.clearpolythenebags.com

Research and resources

For more detailed information on layflat tubing and including how they are manufactured and the options available for poly-tubing and sheeting as well as where to buy please see:

• PackagingKnowledge: with articles and news regarding the flexible polythene packaging industry including this article on poly-tubing and sheeting.


• PlasticBags.uk.com: plastic packaging directory where users and businesses can easely add their packaging product listings for free. Find useful websites about plastic tubing and polythene sheeting at PlasticBags.uk.com


• Goldstork: good "best of the web" directory where useful links are organized into specific categories to help you find exactly what your looking for. On Goldstork you will also find selected information and links to great websites specialised in plastic film.