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The picture you see below is of a glove factory in England, sometime in the early 1930s. It’s significant because the textile industry was exploding

So, we actually already covered this in a previous post – Large Polythene Bags – Take It To The Limit! And in that post, we technically

Not everyone knows this, but NPF Packaging is actually one of the only UK polythene manufacturers. In fact, the name NPF stands for “Narrow Polythene

In a world of Big Macs with large fries, skyscrapers, and Range Rovers taller than a giraffe, the small things in life tend to get

Polythene. That ubiquitous plastic material that’s used to make everything – from packaging and containers, to pipes and toys. But… Why? What’s the science behind polythene?

Modern medicine doesn’t function without plastic – at all levels and phases. Paramedics in time-critical emergency situations rely on plastics, and not just in packaging. Learn

Polythene postage bags have transformed the way we buy clothes. And there’s no way to overstate that. Shipping orders with a returns bag, with a negligible

In packaging, design is often more important than material choices. Polythene bags might seem simple – and they can be – but when they need to do

Did you ever hear that famous story about Walnut Whips? Invented over a century ago, the delicious confection was made entirely by hand. That was

Nothing beats unboxing a new phone, or laptop – or any new bit of kit, really. That first touch, the smell of torn cardboard, the feeling

In modern healthcare, medical plastics are a fact of life. In fact, they’re a matter of life and death. They play a crucial role in

Polythene sheeting is one of the most important inventions in the history of humanity. That’s no exaggeration – because without it, you might never have been

Long Narrow Bags Vs Layflat Tubing: Which One’s Right For You? Imagine you make long, narrow products – like umbrellas, or golf clubs. Or maybe custom

Printed polythene can seem like an afterthought. Something you add at the end of your packaging design process, to make products nicer to look at, or

Black polythene bags are a versatile and practical solution for lots of applications. And it’s not just opacity; black polythene bags have branding options and

  Automated packaging systems are essential at a certain level of production. Nothing is as fast or cost-effective. And even though staff are still needed

As Europe bakes in desert-making heatwaves, and the UK heads for 40ºC summers becoming the norm, we find ourselves at the tipping point of climate

Polythene wrapping is a super simple and versatile packaging material – and it has become an indispensable part of the packaging process in virtually every

Packaging is the way manufacturers connect physically with consumers. So, it’s no wonder that packaging design is such an important and stressed-over element in product

Growing an online business? Learn how to make better packaging choices for you, the planet, and your customers – and discover the best packaging solutions