What are poly mailers? Poly mailers are lightweight but sturdy plastic bags designed to ship products. They have a self-sealing foldover lip so no tape is needed, and a shipping label can be directly affixed on the bag. They are…
Having these in mind, here are the reasons why your stretch wrapping fails – compromising your load unitisation. When Marriage Gone Wrong The unitisation system is likened to a marriage system. When matching machine, film and load that are not…
Which poly mailers are best? While messaging and emails have accelerated the pace of doing business in our modern world, physical products still need to be shipped. Creating a smart, affordable mailing strategy can make the difference between profit and…
Have you ever wondered why gaffers tape is more expensive than duct tape? We explain what makes gaffers tape special and why it is the preferred product for theater, events and audio/visual applications. What is Gaffers Tape? Gaffers tape, also…
Plastic pollution isn’t new yet it has not stopped endangering wildlife and threatening the ecosystem. According to UN Environment, around 8 million tons of plastics are deposited in the ocean each year, and this number is expected to reach 90…
The COVID-19 pandemic has massively disrupted the global supply chain. As a result, more and more organizations are looking for reliable and efficient alternatives to plastics to overcome resin shortages. As many companies are suffering from material shortages, it causes…
What to Look for When Choosing the Best Double-Sided Tape Double-sided tape is a versatile, economical alternative to glue. It has pressure-sensitive adhesive exposed on both sides of the tape which allows two items to be bonded together. The adhesive…
Shrink film or shrink wrap is used to describe a type of plastic that tightens or “shrinks” around a product to create a seal when it is exposed to a heat source. The tools needed to shrink wrap an item…
Words like “containment force” and “pre-stretch” get tossed around often in the field of packaging and logistics, but what does “pre-stretch” really mean and how can increasing your pre-stretch knowledge save you money? When a stretch wrapper is used to…
Most DIY enthusiasts know that getting a high-quality paint finish frequently involves masking some areas so that paint doesn’t splatter or drip onto them. Leaving a crisp, professional-looking paint edge is the goal with tape. The trouble starts with the…
