What does Poly stand for?

The word Poly is slang in the packaging industry.

Referring generally to the plastic material often known as polyethylene.

But in fact there are 7 different types of “poly”:

• Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE or PET)
• High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
• Polystyrene or Styrofoam (PS)

QIS Packaging generally sell HDPE, LLDPE or LDPE products.

LDPE products available at QIS Packaging include:

• Poly Bags
• Some Die Cut handle plastic carry bags
• Layflat Tubing
• Centrefold Plastic Rolls
• Resealable Bags
• Pallet Top Sheets

QIS Packaging LLDPE products include:

•  Ice Bags
• Stretch Wrap 
• Bundle film

QIS Packaging HDPE materials include:

• Checkout bags
• Carry bags with die cut handle
• Carton liners
• Bin liners