Layflat Tubing - Medium Duty

Layflat tubing is a type of polythene packaging suitable for packing a wide range of oddly shaped and long products, like pipes and woodwork. It can be cut to size, making it a simple option that can be customised to suit a wide range of product dimensions.

This packaging solution provides a practical approach for applications that demand flexibility, ease of handling and efficient storage.

Layflat tubing is an incredibly versatile packaging material, suitable for a multitude of applications. It is commonly used for:

• Custom Packaging: Layflat tubing allows you to create customised packaging solutions tailored to the exact size of your products, reducing waste and providing a snug fit.
• Protection: It’s excellent for protecting long and irregularly shaped items like piping, tubing, wooden mouldings or even artwork during storage and transportation.
• Sealing: You can seal both ends of the tubing with heat sealing equipment to create sealed bags of various lengths.
• Storage: Layflat tubing can also be used for organising and protecting items during storage, preventing dust, dirt and moisture from damaging them.
• Wrapping: Some businesses use layflat tubing for wrapping products like posters, prints or rolled textiles for safe shipping.

Its adaptability, cost-effectiveness and ease of customisation make layflat polythene tubing a popular choice in various industries, including food, construction, pharmaceuticals, retail and customer goods.

Yes, layflat polythene tubing is typically recyclable. However, the recyclability may depend on several factors, including the specific type of polythene used and the recycling facilities offered by your service provider. It’s essential to check with your recycling service provider whether they accept layflat polythene tubing and what specific recycling guidelines you should follow.

In general, polythene materials, such as layflat tubing, can often be recycled along with other plastic materials. To facilitate recycling, it’s important to remove any labels, adhesives or contaminants from the tubing and ensure it is clean and free from other materials.

Macfarlane Packaging offers an extensive selection of polythene layflat tubing in a wide range of dimensions to suit your products and packaging requirements.

Our polythene layflat tubing is available in two strengths: medium duty (50 microns) and heavy duty (100 microns). The higher the micron level, the stronger and more durable your layflat tubing will be.

If you can’t find what you are looking for, we can also offer custom-made solutions, whether it’s a specific size, print or weight that you require. Get in touch for more information.

Polythene layflat tubing is easy to use. Simply, measure the length of your items, leaving a few extra inches for sealing each end.

Cut the layflat tubing to the desired length with scissors or a packaging knife, ensuring the tubing is slightly longer than the item to guarantee a proper fit.

Seal one end of the tubing using a heat sealer or polythene tubing sealer, then insert your item into the tubing and seal the open end of the tubing, using the same method as before.

Our polythene layflat tubing comes in two strengths: medium duty (50 microns) and heavy duty (100 microns). The higher the micron rating, the stronger and more durable your layflat tubing will be.

The type of layflat tubing you need will depend on the type and weight of your products.

If you're shipping long, heavy items that require extra transit protection, then heavy-duty layflat tubing is the best choice. Otherwise, medium-duty layflat tubing should be sufficient to protect your products.