30% Recycled Content Layflat Tubing
With the introduction of the packaging tax, all items which do not contain 30% recycled content within them have a applicable tax. This 30% recycled content layflat tubing complies with the new rules.
Polythene layflat tubing is used to make custom sized bags, Layflat tubing can be sealed with heat sealers or stapled along two edges to contain the product or item - resulting in cost effective protection for the item, from light dust protection up to puncture protection, depending on the gauge chosen.
How many metres are there on a roll of Layflat Tubing?
| Microns (mu) |
Length (m) |
Gauge (g) |
| 30 |
688m per roll |
120 |
| 62.5 |
330m per roll |
250 |
| 125 |
165m per roll |
500 |
| 250 |
82m per roll |
1000 |
The lengths on each roll are relative to the thickness of material. For example all 6 inch wide rolls of polythene layflat tubing will weigh the same, 6kg. But the meterage depends on the thickness you choose to buy.
On a 1000 gauge roll you will get half the total length as is on a 500 gauge roll.
How do I work out the diameter of layflat tubing?
Multiply the width in millimetres by two and divide by 3.142
What colours of tubing are available?
We sell a full range of clear layflat tubing, with a selection of sizes available to buy in anti static and black.
Is this product recyclable?
Yes, you can recycle this product. Its recycling number is 4 LDPE
Recycled Content Products
When ordering products with 30% recycled content in, please keep the following in mind.
- Not suitable for food or pharmaceutical use
- The strength, consistency and clarity not as virgin films
- Gauge can be inconsistent
- Not as 'easy opening'
- There will be minor flaws in the film
- The products will have a slight odour
- Quality will vary from batch to batch of recycled material
- No guarantee recycled material availability