Polythene Bags
Bespoke Polythene Bags – UK Manufacturer
Elite Plastics manufactures bespoke polythene bags for customers across retail, food & drink, logistics and industrial manufacturing. Operating at national scale, we supply bags into some of the UK’s largest brands and producers, with millions of bags manufactured every week for a wide variety of applications.
From small loose bags to large heavy-duty bags supplied on a roll, we have the capability to manufacture one of the widest ranges of polythene bags in the UK, all produced to your exact specification.
Polythene Bags for Every Industry
Our polythene bags are supplied into virtually every sector, including:
Retail and e-commerce
Food and drink manufacturing
Industrial and engineering
Construction and building supplies
Logistics, warehousing and distribution
Whether you require simple packaging or technically demanding bag performance, we can design and manufacture a solution that meets your requirements.
Materials & Performance Options
We manufacture polythene bags using a wide range of materials and formulations to suit different environments and uses, including:
Standard LDPE polythene
Shrink and non-shrink materials
High-strength and heavy-duty grades
Freezer-grade and food-grade polythene
VCI inhibitor bags for corrosion protection
Matte finish polythene
Recycled polythene bags, including:
100% recycled content
30% recycled content (Plastic Packaging Tax compliant)
Custom recycled-content blends
Our technical team can advise on the most suitable material based on strength, clarity, temperature, sealing and regulatory requirements.
Sizes, Thicknesses & Formats
We manufacture polythene bags to virtually any size and specification, including:
Almost no practical size limitation
Thicknesses from 12 micron to 300 micron (48–1200 gauge)
Supplied loose, perforated on a roll or in stacked formats
Options for easy tear-off and efficient application
Our extensive extrusion and conversion capability allows us to produce both small precision bags and large-format industrial sacks efficiently.
Printed & Branded Polythene Bags
Printed polythene bags are available, using both in-line printing and high-quality reel-to-reel presses. We can produce designs in up to 8 colours, ranging from simple identification text to fully branded packaging.
Our in-house print origination team can support artwork development to ensure strong visual impact and consistent print quality.
Our Polythene Bag Range
Our bag manufacturing capability includes, but is not limited to:
Aggregate sacks
Heavy-duty sacks and industrial bags
Mailing bags
Regular polythene bags
Bags on a roll
Punched handle bags
Wicketted bags
Food-grade bags
Rubble sacks
Recycled and refuse sacks
Re-sealable and specialist bags
If you have a bag requirement not listed above, our team will be happy to discuss bespoke options.
Like-for-Like Quotations
If you already purchase polythene bags and have an existing specification, we can quote like-for-like against your current product. Simply provide dimensions, thickness, material type, print details and supply format, and we’ll assess an equivalent or improved solution.
Why Choose Elite Plastics?
UK-based manufacturer
Over 35 years’ experience in polythene packaging
Wide-ranging extrusion and conversion capability
Bespoke materials and specifications
In-house printing and technical support
Competitive pricing and reliable lead times
Why choose Elite Plastics?
UK manufacturer with over 35 years’ experience in polythene packaging. We offer fully in-house extrusion, printing and conversion, supported by BRCGS AA accreditation and ISO 9001 quality standards. With in-house recycling, large stockholding, technical expertise and 24/7 production, we provide reliable, end-to-end supply for demanding applications.
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