Category: packaging and packing materials

How to Use Heavy Duty Polyethylene Bags

Heavy Duty Polyethylene Bags are plastic shipping bags, as a part of industrial packaging sector, used to transport bulky materials from one place to another. Heavy duty bags are created using strong polyethylene films which are intended to serve as holding for fertilizers, sand, garden compost, mulch, wood pellets, potting soil, seeds, sand, decorative rocks,… Read more »

How to Use Plastic Poly Bags for Shipping

Whether you’re a small business just getting started or you’ve been in business for some time, there’s a good likelihood that you’ll need to ship your products or at least parts of your products from time to time. Plastic poly bags, also known as poly mailers, can be used for several styles of products and… Read more »

Using Plastic Responsibly

Did you know that only 9% of plastic is recycled? This is astounding when you consider the remarkable uses for recycled plastic, as well as the problems that can be solved when we all do our part to recycle properly. At Rutan Poly, we want to increase that percentage by demonstrating the benefits of using… Read more »

The Differences Between HDPE and LDPE

Polyethylene is so popular that you have likely handled it multiple times just in one day. More than ten million tons of polyethylene are being produced each year, making it the most widely produced plastic in the world. Its wide use is a result of its versatility, being available in two different density styles: High… Read more »

What is Lay Flat Poly Tubing?

Lay flat poly tubing, is one of the most dynamic flexible packaging solutions used today! Lay flat tubing is used for countless applications in many different industries. But, what is it that makes it so great for so many types of packaging? Find out below as we break down the ins and outs of poly… Read more »

Manufacturing Custom Polyethylene Film for Packaging and Packing

Polyethylene or plastic film for packaging and packing has a variety of uses – it can be used as an airtight seal or as a cushioning agent. It is ideal for packaging any item that should be self-contained or protected. Plastic film is made by melting plastic pellets and extruding the molten poly into a… Read more »