Polyethylene bags, aka PE bags, are plastic bags manufactured from recycled or primary impenetrable polyethylene. Polyethylene bags are very common these days for storing various items. It has now become a part of our daily life. In this article, we will discuss the characteristics of PE bags that made them part of the limelight. Without any further delay, let’s begin with our topic:
PE bags are thin, durable, have the capacity to withstand heavy loads, have good resistance to water and other fluids, and are hard to tear. They are machined into many kinds and come in various shapes, sizes, and colors. They are used in our daily life for transportation, packaging, etc. The bag the grocer gives you is a typical example of a PE bag.
Surprisingly, they are also used in chemical plants. Due to the fact that they do not react with chemicals, they can be used for storing and transporting them. Besides their daily use, they are used in factories, hospitals, and labs for collecting waste material.
Polyethylene bags are widely used due to the following features:
- Flexible
- Durable
- Translucent
- Pliable (soft)
- Low abrasion
- Tear resistant
Types of PE bags:
There are various types of PE bags. Read on to know what these are:
- Plain PE bags
- PE bag with handle
- Glued PE bag
- PE roll bag
The type of PE bag with a smooth, flat surface without a handle is called a plain PE bag. Such types of bags come with a mouth sealer to keep the content from falling off. They are portable for storing food, chemicals, medicines, etc.
As the name suggests, the PE bags that come with handles are called PE T-shirt bags or PE bags with handles. You might have used this type of bag daily to carry groceries.
The glued PE bags have a taller, one-sided design and a parallel adhesive layer. Users need to remove the plastic protecting the glue and seal the bag when using it. Thus, the preservation of goods becomes more accessible.
A Polyethylene roll bag is a handle-free bag available in different colors and sizes. This type of bag is usually made from recycled, biodegradable plastic or PE and is popularly used in supermarkets or stores for the primary purpose of storing food in small or medium-sized bags.
Some other types of PE bags include antistatic PE bags, vacuum PE bags, and die-cut bags.
