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While there is a perception that plastic grocery bags are environmentally unfriendly, this is not necessarily true and they have many advantages for retailers and consumers

Consumers

Many consumers find plastic bags are a better option than paper bags.

While there is an increase in the use of reusable cloth bags, plastic shopping bags have two big advantages:

• They are more durable than paper bags and are less prone to tearing, easier to carry, and are far more useful in bad weather.
• They are also reusable as trashcan liners, storage bags, or for picking up after the dog. Plastic bags last longer and can be repurposed, unlike paper bags.

Retailers

Retailers have always preferred plastic shopping bags because they are more cost-effective, easier to use, and easy to store. Plastic bags are available in bulk for less than one cent. Paper bags are typically 5 cents or more per bag while reusable cloth bags are even more expensvie. This means that plastic bags are more effective on business profit margins.

Not to mention, plastic bags are faster and easier to open and pack which can help with efficiency in busy retail stores. Plastic bags take up less space to store and weigh far less.

For more information on plastic grocery bags, contact Atlantic Poly.

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Poly tubing offers the luxury of a custom fit plus the flexibility of a wide variety of big. Simply cut tubing to the desired length, insert product and heat seal both ends.

Polyethylene tubing is a flexible, lightweight, and exceptionally durable tubing solution that is ideal for use in a broad range of applications involving liquid and gas fluid transfer. Its inertness allows it to be effectively used to safely transfer a vast array of chemicals, fluids, and materials. Because of the chemical inertness, the polyethylene tubing forms a good barrier to gases, vapors, and moisture. Made from 100% virgin grade raw materials, this polyethylene tubing conforms to FDA regulations for use in installations for commercial or industrial food delivery systems and machinery.

It is exceptionally versatile, durable, and ideal for use in a wide assortment of applications, polyethylene tubing features include:

• Linear Low Density (LLDPE) formulations; also available in Low Density formulation (LDPE tubing)
• Polyethene tubing made from non-toxic ingredients conforming to FDA standards
• Does not impart a taste or odor
• Polyethylene tubes are flexible, lightweight and highly durable
• Available in translucent natural or opaque colors
• Made from 100% virgin grade raw materials
• Good dielectric properties
• Low density Polyethylene tube is listed by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF 51)
• Linear Low Density Polyethylene tubing offers enhanced resistance to stress cracking
• Chemically inert; forms a good barrier to gases, vapors, and moisture.

Adding to its features, it has low strength and hardness, but is very ductile and has good impact strength; it will stretch rather than break. Polyethylene tubing is water resistant and durable, so it is longer lasting when exposed to the elements compared to other polymers.

To find out more about Polyethylene Tubing, contact Atlantic Poly.

Garment bags are usually bought to secure clothes when traveling. Whether it's a business trip or for leisure, a garment bag will keep your clothes intact and dirt-free while you're on your way to your destination.

It's apparent how modern clothing become so costly today. Taking extra care while handling them is a must. Storing your expensive ensembles in a zippered garment bags will ensure they are safe from dust, dirt and remains unwrinkled. But besides these, here are other uses of garment bags:

Provide protection to winter garments such as sweaters and jackets against dust during off-season storage. Poly garment bags will keep clothes wrinkle-free during travel.

It can protect important event dresses like wedding gowns and suit. They are even allowed to be hand carried on your flight.

Plastic garment bags are the ideal solution to keep clothing organized, clean and neatly folded in sections when you are in a rush to move out.

It keeps away moisture from delicate fabrics and keep it in its best condition

Advantages of using a garment cover:

• Best garment protective solution when traveling or moving.
• It has zippers to secure the fabrics and keep it moisture free.
• Lightweight and easy to carry and transport.
• It is made from materials that are safe for any types of fabric.
• Suspension openings are consolidated to handle bulky garments like long gowns and dresses.

To find out more about the advantages of using garment bags or cover, contact Atlantic Poly, Inc.

Pallet wrap is often be mistaken for shrink film. Unlike shrink wrap, pallet wrap has the same qualities as a rubber band. It is able to stretch out and then pull back in making it unique when compared to other types of plastic wrapping. The ultimate benefit of using pallet wrap is to secure palletized products during transit, ensuring that they stay together. It includes the protection it offers from harmful elements such as dust, rust and moisture. Using pallet wrap is also a cheaper alternative to strapping, the equipment needed is cheaper and it requires less manpower.

There are different Pallet Wraps available in Boston, MA:

• Blown Pallet Wrap. Blown pallet wrap offers the benefit of a high level of stickiness or tackiness as well as excellent puncture resistance and a strong and secure wrap. In color, it is clear as standard but will also be supplied with a colored tint for product identification or opaque offering security and protection to valuable goods. This particular type of pallet wrap is manufactured using the blown film extrusion process.
• Cast Pallet Wrap. Cast pallet wrap has less stickiness inherent in the film meaning it is much quieter and smoother to apply. It offers great stretch and puncture resistance and will also be produced with a tint or opaque color. The manufacture of cast pallet wrap film begins with the extrusion of heated resin. Once melted and at the correct temperature for the necessary viscosity, the resin is pushed through a die to create a continuous layer of plastic.
• Machine Stretch Film. Machine pallet wrap is the ideal wrapping solution for high volume packing lines. This method of wrapping offers time saving benefits, efficient and standardized packing, reduced managerial costs, enhanced security and a safer packing line.
• Colored Pallet Wrap. Colored pallet wrap offers a number of benefits, the first being to quickly and visually identify different ranges of products, ideal for items that may be stored high up in warehouse facilities. It will also disguise valuable and sought-after items during transit to deter tampering of the packaging. Blue pallet wrap is often used for edible goods as it is food industry approved.

There are wide selection of pallet wrap, stretch film and other wrapping supplies that you will surely choose to any shipping movement. Whether you are transporting a single pallet or a complete container load, your choice of stretch wrap will have a huge impact on the secure and safe delivery of goods.

To find out more about Pallet Wrap, contact Atlantic Poly.

The most common reason to use bubble wrap is for wrapping frail and fragile items that are for transport or shipping. You may not be aware of bubble wrap’s countless other uses. In this blog, you'll be amazed to know how versatile bubble wrap is and what other applications you can take advantage of this multi-purpose poly material:

• Vegetable Draw Liner - Cut a piece of polyethylene bubble wrap, conforming it to the size of your vegetable drawer, then, apply it at the bottom. The bubble wrap will serve as a protective cushion preventing the fruits and veggies from rolling around which causes them to bruise and spoil easily.
• Hand Protection Against Blisters - Mopping or scrubbing the floor requires a substantial muscle strength. Consequently, the task take its toll to your hands leading to painful blisters. You can minimize this by applying a strip of bubble wrap around the equipment's handle particularly the area where your grip it during use.
• Insulated Bag - Line in a bubble wrap inside your grocery tote bag. This will help keep cold items stay chilled during travel.
• Car Insulation - It may be used to insulate windows or making your windscreen frost-free. Apply a sheet of bubble wrap on the windscreen and clamp it down using the car's wipers. It will help prevent frost foaming car issues.

The aforementioned applications are just a partial list, there are actually countless of innovative ways where you can use bubble wraps in Boston, MA to resolve situations. To find out more about bubble packs and wrap, contact Atlantic Poly.

Polyethylene bags have been employed for decades across a vast swath of industry. These innovative packaging solutions are a cornerstone of the grocery packaging industry, fresh food packaging, dry cleaning, and a huge host of other applications.

Branded plastic bags allow you to personalize your poly packaging so you can promote your brand while providing best protection for your merchandise. Modern image processing system provide eye-catching and environmentally friendly poly packaging at a competitive price. With various types available, you can find the best type that will safely deliver the products you sell. At the same time, carries your company's brand making it an affordable but effective way of marketing your business.

Customized printed poly bags enable companies to create packaging materials that are unique and extraordinary. Having one of a kind packaging makes your product stand out in the market. To achieve this, use different levels of gloss and texture to your poly bag. Choose the right design that best presents your company and your product.

To find out more about customized polyethylene bags, contact Atlantic Poly.

If you are in the farming industry, you know the importance of using polyethylene agricultural film. These are protective films specially made for agricultural use. Poly sheets provides protection to crops from environmental elements that cause damage and impede normal growth.

Polyethylene agricultural sheets are applied in the greenhouse. It helps to control weed, soil moisture, and temperature for better crop quality and yield. Organic farming benefit much on these biodegradable poly films for they can protect the plants from weeds as it helps condition the soil for crop cultivation without using herbicide. In addition, poly agricultural sheets are the material of choice by many farmers and growers for they are durable and convenient to use. On top of it, they are affordable and practical protective solution for large crop fields.

Agricultural poly sheets in Boston, MA provides simple, versatile and inexpensive protection for plants and crops. If you are seeking for quality agricultural poly sheets that comes in variety sizes and gauges, contact Atlantic Poly. We can help you find the right size to best serve your agricultural application.

Shrink film delivers numerous purposes across diverse industries. They are convenient to use and present a broad range of business advantages. A tight seal is created when you apply heat to shrink wrap. This plastic seal provides full protection to its contents from dirt, dust and moisture. Other types offer UV protection to keep goods safe from sun damage. Moreover, shrink films or wraps are made from durable polyethylene plastic. They are tough on tear or puncture. They don't brittle easily even long exposed in the sun or extreme cold. They don't sag especially when heat is applied and sealed the object.

Shrink film help deter tampering issues. Poly shrink film will hold the shape of the object once applied. Any tampering attempts will be noticeable instantly. This makes it an ideal sealing wrap for many pharmaceutical and food products. Poly shrink film is less expensive than other packaging material and it helps minimize space by bundling items jointly without the need to use extra bulky materials.

For branding purposes, it is possible to customized with logos, wording and images that will help promote the product and increases brand awareness. If you need customized shrink films or wraps, contact Atlantic Poly, Inc.

A packing list envelope is what you see attached outside the shipping box, tubes or envelopes. Their purpose is to protect the invoice or shipping lists it enclosed. At Atlantic Poly, we offer variety of sizes and a special adhesives that will securely bond to your shipping container. This extra strong adhesive will keep the packing list intact and in place despite the rough handling and transport.

Our packing List envelopes made here in Boston, MA will protect important invoices and shipping lists from weather elements and tampering issues. They can't be easily removed. They protect the paper enclosed from dirt and moisture. Our packing list envelopes makes inspection easier without the need to open the shipping box to check the items inside. This minimizes pilferage or damage.

Poly packing list envelopes are easy to use. Just peel off the back and stick it against the shipping box container. It is designed with panel face style so contents are easy to view through the envelope. While full face keep contents hidden for items that are confidential. The clear style is for general types of shipping document.

In need of premium quality packing list envelope? Contact Atlantic Poly, Inc.

Although static discharges are usually very low voltage discharges, they can significantly damage virtually any commodity packaged for shipping. Electrostatic discharge can rapidly transfer between objects. It usually takes place when materials accidentally come into another statically charged object. Utilizing anti-static bag packaging will eliminate this threat. There are many types of ant-static bag available in the market. Prior to checking out bulk orders, make sure first what exact type you need.

• Pink anti-static bags - are the most common type. They protect items they contain by eliminating static buildup. This means certain amount of static electricity can still pass through the bag.
• Metallic Shielding Bag - If you need a bag that can completely counter static electricity, opt for Metallic shielding bags with Faraday Cage protection. They are tough and can totally protect contents from harmful static that tries to reach inside. If you want to provide extra support for static sensitive contents, opt for metallic shielding bags with an extra layer in the middle.
• Moisture barrier bags - this specialized bag can protect contents from ESD and moisture.

Contact Atlantic Poly, Inc. to help figure out the right anti-static bag that will work best for your ESD-sensitive products.