Technical vs packaging film

Both films are made of polyethylene and look alike, but they are made for different jobs. The right choice keeps you from overpaying where you don't need to.

Technical film

It contains recycled material, so it is usually black or coloured and cheaper. It is mechanically strong but not meant for contact with food.

• Damp- and vapour⁠-⁠proofing on building sites.
• Covering materials, machinery and sites from rain and dust.
• Underlay for concrete, mulching beds.

Packaging film

Made from virgin material: clear, clean, odourless and safe for food. It is used wherever appearance and hygiene matter.

• Packing food, clothing and goods for sale.
• Pallet wrapping and multipacks.
• Producing printed bags.

How to choose

If the film touches food or is seen by the customer, take packaging film. If it works on a site or in a field where nobody sees it, technical film saves up to a third of the budget without losing strength.

We make both films in our own factory: packaging film only from virgin material, technical film for building sites and fields. Tell us what the film is for — we'll suggest the type and thickness and quote a price for the batch.