Packaging products/plastics guide
We hope the following information will help you to make an informed purchase. If you have any questions or if any of the details are incorrect please call 01162 221 723 or email sales@polybagsdirect.com.
Office stationary
Use the following guide for selecting office stationary such as mailing envelopes: office stationary guide.
Shrink wrap guide
The idea of pallet shrink wrap is that tension is used to hold a number of items together. The following guide gives information on wrapping a pallet using shrink wrap and selecting the correct shrink wrap thickness.
Black bags
Refer to the following page for additional information on black bags.
Paper products guide
The following guide provides information on paper based products such as wrapping paper, kraft based paper rolls: paper packing guide.
Packaging guides
Various packaging guides for common scenarios such as selling on Amazon FBA or packaging for university.
Mailing bag
The following guide aims help advise on selecting the correct jiffy/mailing bag.
Food takeaway help
General information on the material used in food containers can be found in the following guide: food containers.
Polythene thickness measurement
Please refer to following polythene thickness measurement guide for information on converting between various units of thickness.
Polypropylene bags
For help on selecting polypropylene bags please refer to the following polypropylene guide.
Packing tape
The following guide gives help on selecting the correct packing tape.
Packaging manufacturing process
Details on the packaging manufacturing process.
Poly bags
Need help selecting poly bags? Use the following guide for expert advise: poly bags.
Bubble wrap
Please refer to the following guide for bubble wrap info.
Cardboard boxes
For information on cardboard boxes please refer to the cardboard boxes guide.
Foam packing guide
For information on foam packing please refer to our foam packing guide.
Carrier bags help
The following guide provides information on paper, kraft based carrier bags: carrier bags guide.
Garment covers guide
When buying garment covers please refer to our garment covers guide.
ISO paper format
Please refer to the following guide on ISO paper and card sizes.
Inches to metric conversion guide
- The conversion from inches to metric can be confusing and is not always exact. Click on the following link for our inches to millimeters conversion chart: Inches to metric conversion
Grip seal bags guide
Please use the following guide for selecting grip seal bags.
Pallet strapping
Pallet strapping is used to secure bundles of product typically for shipping and storage. The following guide gives recommendation on using polyester, polypropylene and steel strapping.
Printed plastic bags
Details on printed plastic bags.
Layflat tubing
Please refer to the following link for help on layflat tubing.