What thickness options are available for poly sheets, and how do I choose the right one?

Standard thicknesses range from 1 to 10 mil. Thinner sheets are suitable for dust covers and light wrapping, while thicker sheets provide greater protection for heavy-duty applications. Custom thicknesses can be sourced on request.

What are the size options for poly sheets, and how can they be ordered?

Poly sheets are available in widths from 12 inches to 20 feet, in both pre-cut and continuous roll formats. Custom widths and cut sizes can be produced to match specific application requirements.

How do poly sheets compare to poly bags for wrapping irregularly shaped items?

Poly sheets are flat and do not have sealed edges, making them more versatile for wrapping items with irregular shapes or large dimensions. Poly bags are better suited for smaller, uniform items that benefit from a sealed enclosure.

What color options are available for poly sheets, and when should each be used?

Standard colors include clear, black, and white. Clear provides visibility, black offers light-blocking properties, and white is used for reflective or clean-room applications. Custom colors are available on request.

Can poly sheets be customized for specific applications?

Yes, poly sheets can be customized in terms of thickness, width, color, and format. Specialty formulations including UV-inhibited and anti-static options are available for specific application needs.

What thickness options are available for poly sheets, and how do I choose the right one?

Standard thicknesses range from 1 to 10 mil. Thinner sheets are suitable for dust covers and light wrapping, while thicker sheets provide greater protection for heavy-duty applications. Custom thicknesses can be sourced on request.

What are the size options for poly sheets, and how can they be ordered?

Poly sheets are available in widths from 12 inches to 20 feet, in both pre-cut and continuous roll formats. Custom widths and cut sizes can be produced to match specific application requirements.

How do poly sheets compare to poly bags for wrapping irregularly shaped items?

Poly sheets are flat and do not have sealed edges, making them more versatile for wrapping items with irregular shapes or large dimensions. Poly bags are better suited for smaller, uniform items that benefit from a sealed enclosure.

What color options are available for poly sheets, and when should each be used?

Standard colors include clear, black, and white. Clear provides visibility, black offers light-blocking properties, and white is used for reflective or clean-room applications. Custom colors are available on request.

Can poly sheets be customized for specific applications?

Yes, poly sheets can be customized in terms of thickness, width, color, and format. Specialty formulations including UV-inhibited and anti-static options are available for specific application needs.

Poly Sheets

Name: Poly Sheets
Brand: Continental Paper and Plastics

Bags

Poly sheets are flat, pre-cut polyethylene film used as interleaving layers, surface protection, dust covers, and wrapping material. Manufactured from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) in thicknesses from 1 to 10 mil. Available in standard sheet sizes as well as continuous rolls for high-volume applications. Common uses include pallet layer separation, surface protection during construction and renovation, and product wrapping where bags are not practical due to item size or shape.

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Material and Construction

Poly sheets are manufactured from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) resin, producing a flexible, moisture-resistant, chemically inert film. The material is available in clear, black, white, and translucent options. Clear sheets allow visual identification of covered items, while black and opaque sheets provide UV protection and concealment. All standard poly sheet material is waterproof and resistant to most common chemicals, solvents, and cleaning agents.

Thickness Selection

1 mil is a lightweight sheet suited for temporary dust covers, interleaving between stacked parts, and disposable surface protection.
2 mil provides standard-duty protection for wrapping, interleaving, and light surface coverage.
4 mil is a construction-grade thickness used for vapor barriers, drop cloths, and moderate-duty surface protection with good tear resistance.
6 mil is a heavy-duty option for construction moisture barriers, agricultural covers, and applications requiring extended durability.
8-10 mil are extra-heavy thicknesses used for crawl space encapsulation, equipment covers, and long-term outdoor exposure where maximum puncture and tear resistance is required.

Sheet Formats

Poly sheets are available as individual pre-cut sheets in standard dimensions or as continuous rolls that can be cut to length on-site. Roll formats are more economical for high-volume applications. Pre-cut sheets are convenient for standardized interleaving, wrapping, and covering tasks where consistent sheet size is needed.

Temperature and Weather Resistance

LDPE poly sheet maintains flexibility and performance across a temperature range of approximately -60F to 150F. Standard clear and natural LDPE is not UV-stabilized and will degrade with prolonged sunlight exposure. Black poly sheet offers limited UV resistance for outdoor applications up to approximately 90 days. UV-stabilized formulations are available for extended outdoor use.

Specifications

Material

Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Thickness Range

Standard range from 1 to 10 mil; custom thicknesses available on request

Width

Standard widths from 12 inches to 20 feet; custom widths available

Color Options

Clear, black, and white standard; additional colors available on request

Temperature Range

Suitable for a wide range of temperatures; specific ratings vary by thickness and formulation

Format

Pre-cut sheets and continuous rolls; custom formats available

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Poly Bags

Flat and reclosable poly bags manufactured from virgin low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) film. Available in mil thicknesses from 1 to 8 mil across hundreds of standard sizes, from small 2x3-inch parts bags to large 30x36-inch industrial bags. Closure options include open-end flat bags, single-track reclosable zipper bags, and heat-sealable configurations. All standard poly bags meet FDA and USDA requirements for food contact applications.

Poly Tubing

Poly tubing is continuous LDPE film supplied in lay-flat rolls, designed to be cut to any length and heat sealed to create custom-sized bags on demand. Available in 2, 3, 4, and 6 mil thicknesses with lay-flat widths from 3 to 60 inches. Poly tubing eliminates the need to stock multiple bag sizes by allowing operators to create bags sized exactly to the product being packaged. All standard tubing meets FDA and USDA specifications and is compatible with impulse and constant-heat sealers.

Pouches

Flexible packaging pouches in stand-up, flat, gusseted, and vacuum configurations for food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and retail applications. Constructed from multi-layer laminate films combining polyester, nylon, polyethylene, and foil barrier layers for moisture, oxygen, and light protection. Available with zipper reclosable tops, tear notches, hang holes, and heat-seal closures. Pouch materials are available in FDA-compliant food-grade formulations.

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