What Thickness Do I Need?
The thickness of plastic film is measured in microns. One micron is one thousandth of a metre. Listed below are some typical thicknesses used for common applications.
| Thickness | Application |
| 20 - 25 | Magazine Post Bags, Bread Bags, Carton Liners |
| 37 | Heavy Duty Garbage Bags |
| 50 | Press Seal Bags, Trade Show Carry Bags |
| 60 - 75 | Frozen liquid food bags. |
| 75 - 90 | Medium to large Retail Carry Bags |
| 75 - 100 | Heavy Duty Industrial Bags, Potting Mix |
| 125 - 150 | Ultra Heavy Duty - Sharp Quarry Rocks |
If you are unsure about what thickness you need give us a call and we will be able to recommend a thickness. Because we blow all our film on site we can vary the thickness to exactly match your requirements.