Demystifing The Terminology: S - T
S
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Self Seal | A bag with a flap and a strip of adhesive to seal the bag. The adhesive can be a perminant seal or a re-sealable option. |
| Sheeting | Lay flat tubing that has been cut on either side (for centre fold sheeting) or both sides. |
| Shrink Film | Film that shrinks on application of heat. Useful for securely wrapping goods and to prevent tampering of products. |
| Side Weld | A bag where the side of the bag is created using a heat treatment. It is weaker than an end weld bag but cheaper to produce and has no skirt. |
| Sleeve | A sleeve is a bag that is open both ends rather than sealed at one. |
| Slip | Is an additive added by the convertor to allow polythene to be converted easily (less friction with rollers) and for bags to easily open. |
T
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