Atlantic Poly Blog

Vinyl Pouches, Sleeves, and Envelopes for Easy Viewing

Joseph Coupal - Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Vinyl is used for various types of sleeves, pouches, envelopes and wallets. Special features can be incorporated into vinyl like zip locks, eyelets, magnets, pressure sensitive adhesive, velcro, snaps and custom printing.

At Atlantic Poly we have an  entire Vinyl Pouch product line that includes but is not limited to the following categories:

Plastic or vinyl pocket holders are the economical choice to hold items for easy viewing and storage such as warranties, instruction books, job tickets, ID’s and other documents. We carry standard sizes and we offer custom sizes as well.

For information or a quote on the vinyl pouch product line, contact Atlantic Poly.


Markets and Uses for Specialty Plastic Bags

Joseph Coupal - Tuesday, August 21, 2012

What are specialty poly bags? What do we mean when we say that? Specialty poly bags, or specialty plastic bags are Mil Spec Bags, Anti Static Bags, Clean Room ISO Certified Bags, and Vapor Inhibitor Bags. Also, most of these plastic bags, if not all, are made in the USA!

These specialty plastic bags are usually used when there is a stringent requirement to protect against moisture, salt, static electricity and contamination. Electronics, bio-tech, military and defense programs, hazardous waste and manufacturing are just a few of the industries in which specialty plastic bags are used.

When you need to protect an item from these harsh items during storage or shipment, contact Atlantic Poly. We can supply a specialty poly bag that is right for your specific application.


Are you Purchasing the Right Trash Can Liners for your Business?

Joseph Coupal - Friday, August 17, 2012

Every business has a need for trash can liners, or trash bags. But, is your business purchasing the right trash bag for your needs?

Resin – This is what we use to manufacture trash can liners. The two types of resins used for trash can liners are High Density and Linear Low Density.

Low Density Trash Can Liners-

Made from high quality resins, low Density trash bags are very resistant to puncturing and tearing. This makes Low Density trash can liners perfect for restaurant kitchens or other applications where glass or sharp objects are in the trash.

We also carry Biodegradable Low Density Trash Can Liners.

High Density Trash Can Liners-

High Density trash can liners are made from high density resins. These are perfect for offices, restroom, or trash with less sharp edges. These are less expensive than low density can liners.

To place your order for trash can liners, contact Atlantic Poly.


Plastic Bags - The Real Story

Joseph Coupal - Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Plastic bag manufacturers are creating and supporting thousands of jobs for hardworking people who are providing for their families. The people who work for these American companies work extremely hard.

In the past few years, environmental activists have put plastic bags on their target list – unfairly using science and myths to promote an ideological agenda, without regard for thousands of American jobs and the livelihoods of so many families. There are many mistruths that need to be corrected. American-made plastic bags are mainly produced from natural gas – not oil. These plastic bags are sanitary, safe and 100% reusable and recyclable.

Yet, plastic bags have been the target of legislators in pockets across America, where politicians have been working to ban or tax them – eliminating the jobs that they support – based on data or information which is incorrect.

We don’t just want to protect the jobs of more than 30,000 Americans employed by the plastic bag manufacturing and recycling sector, but to counter a policy that is bad for both the environment and for local economies.

Plastic bags make up only a fraction of a percent of the total litter stream, so banning them won’t have an impact on litter. It is litter we should be battling. Plastic bag manufacturers in America are recycling bags, and other products like shrink films and other products.  Ironically, plastic bag litter actually increased in San Francisco in the year following its ban, according to the city’s own report.

Plastic bags leave less of a carbon footprint than paper – using less water and having drastically less transport costs. Cloth bags need to be used approximately 130 times before being a ‘greener’ option than plastic.

Some suggest using sewn Polypropylene bags, but these are generally imported from China, cannot be recycled, and are usually made from foreign oil. A number of these have been recalled due to lead content. The bags have also been proven to harbor dangerous bacteria like E. coli and coliform. Yet, some want to force unsuspecting parents to put their children’s food in these lead-filled bags.

Then there’s the economic impact of plastic bag bans, since forcing us to buy reusable bags only increases grocery costs. When people shop elsewhere to avoid bans, small businesses suffer the most.

At Atlantic Poly, over 95% of our products are made in America, contact us for information on Plastic bags.

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Your Customers Reuse Plastic Bags in Their Homes

Joseph Coupal - Monday, July 30, 2012

As a buyer of t shirt bags or plastic bags for your business, don’t be confused by the hype about reusable bags and paper bags.

Plastic bags have many uses and they are used over and over.  Think about your household and how often you re-use the plastic bags from the grocery store. We reuse these bags when we need to carry things, we use them for storage, we use them for shoes in suitcases or in sports bags, we use them as lunch bags and we use them when we walk the dog.

There are many households that bring home purchases in plastic bags and hardly ever throw them away until they have had significant use.  Grocery stores, clothing stores, gift shops all use plastic bags for purchases, and your customers are using those bags in their personal lives. It's amazing how many uses there are for plastic bags.  

They are convenient, durable and, when reused, safe for the environment. Contact Atlantic Poly for more information on plastic poly bags for your business.


Dumpster Liners have Many Advantages

Joseph Coupal - Monday, July 23, 2012

Disposable dumpster liners for roll off dumpsters, trailers and railroad cars from Atlantic Poly are heavy-duty plastic liners that are made from both virgin and recycled polyethylene. Our unique design puts three thicknesses of plastic at the bottom of the container for added leak protection, virtually eliminating tearing. Dumpster liners are perfect for transporting both solids and sludge, providing more protection.  

Atlantic Poly stocks a wide selection of dumpster liners or custom liners can be manufactured to your specs.

Advantages of using dumpster liners:

  • Easy and fast to install from the inside or outside of the container
  • Fast and clean disposal
  • Safer transport of hazardous or liquid materials
  • Leak protection
  • Keeps dumpsters cleaner
  • Dust control

Dumpster liner options:

  • Available on a roll or folded in a box
  • Multiple packaging options
  • Sides ranging from 66" to 144" in height
  • Thickness range - 3 mil to 10 mil
  • Quantity discounts are available

Contact Atlantic Poly for information on tough roll-off dumpster liners.


Shrink Wrap vs Stretch Wrap

Joseph Coupal - Friday, July 20, 2012

Most people interchange the terms stretch wrap and shrink wrap although they are two very different products.

Shrink wrap film is made from polyolefin plastic. Shrink wrap is generally used to protect a single product, like the plastic on toys or CD's. Shrink wrap forms its tight seal through a heating process. Shrink wrap can also be used for bundling products together, such as bottles of soda.

Stretch wrap is made from polyethylene plastic and is generally used to hold boxes on a pallet for transport. Stretch wrap is pulled and stretched and around the pallet. Shrink wrap works like an elastic band that holds the load tight.

Atlantic Poly supplies both stretch wrap and shrink wrap, contact us.


Environmental Laws Require Dumpster Liners for Hazardous Material

Joseph Coupal - Friday, July 13, 2012

New construction and remodeling are both picking up nationwide. But, after the last few years, it is important for construction companies to keep their costs down.

Roll off dumpster liners from Atlantic Poly are one way to help your bottom line. Not only are they economical, they can be delivered quickly to meet your needs. Dumpster Liners are mainly black opaque in color and thicknesses typically range from 3 MIL thick to 12 MIL thick. The most popular container sizes are 20, 30 and 40 yard.

Construction and concrete companies, asbestos abatement companies, and environmental companies rely on Roll Off Dumpster Liners daily to make dumping waste materials easier. Dumpster liners contain materials which may be hazardous to public health or our environment.
 
Avoid the fees, environmental laws demand the use of dumpster liners. Contact Atlantic Poly.


Market with Plastic T Shirt Bags

Joseph Coupal - Monday, July 02, 2012

Printed T Shirt bags from Atlantic Poly are very affordable. They can also be used to help market your business.   T Shirt bags and other plastic bags can be made from any density film, depending on how you want to use them.

The most common type of custom printed plastic bags are the T-shirt bags. T Shirt bags have handles and side folds. They can hold a substantial amount with a substantial amount of weight as a result of their design.

Plastic T-shirt bags are mostly found in supermarkets and delis. Because they are inexpensive, they can be custom printed and still be very economical for most businesses to afford. As a result of their low cost, many businesses will add trademarks, logos, and contacts.
 
Additionally, T-shirt bags are not single-use. According to statistics, they are used 2-4 times on average, depending on their size and strength. You can choose the size and shape, and the color of the film. Contact Atlantic Poly for plastic bags made for you in the shortest possible time.


Quality Pressure Sensitive Labels for Every Application

Joseph Coupal - Monday, June 25, 2012

Pressure sensitive labels are labels that stick to surfaces when pressure is applied. Poly Pressure Sensitive Labels adhere to most surfaces. They are manufactured as both removable and permanent so pressure sensitive labels have many applications.

Removable pressure sensitive labels are used in applications like surface protection films, masking tapes, note papers, price tags, promotional graphics materials, and much more.

Permanent pressure sensitive labels include safety labels for power equipment, foil tape for HVAC duct work, interior car trim assembly, for food products and for shipping.

At Atlantic Poly we stock more than 365 different types of High Quality Polyethylene Pressure Sensitive Labels. We can offer different shapes, sizes and configurations.

You can expect superior quality and minimal delivery time for our printed pressure sensitive labels. Contact us.