top of page
LDPE & LLDPE

Low Density Polyethylene & Linear Low Density Polyethylene
.png)
The International Resin Code for LDPE & LLDPE is

LDPE is often confused with HDPE, but there are distinct differences:
LDPE is softer, clearer, and very much more flexible than HDPE.
LDPE's strength and flexibility make it perfect for things like bubble wrap, cling film, and soft, stretchy plastic bags.
LLDPE is a variation of LDPE, and is most commonly used to extend the shelf life of fresh foods
LDPE is
-
Strong
-
Soft
-
Pliable
-
Naturally Transparent, but can be coloured
LDPE is used for
-
Trash Bags
-
Shrink wraps
-
Bubble wrap
-
Shopping bags
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Pallet Wrap


Shrink Wrap


Bubble Wrap


These soft and pliable produce bags





But NOT these crackly sounding Shopping Bags. These are made from HDPE...


> Insider's tip: You can tell the difference between LDPE and HDPE shopping bags by scrunching them up: the HDPE bags make a LOUD crackling sound!

bottom of page