Cello Bags Vs Poly Bags

Cellophane bags and polythene bags are extremely popular today. The hard part is that many people don’t know the difference between them. It is not uncommon to see or hear people refer to cellophane as polyethylene and vice versa. This educational article is intended to eliminate the confusion between these two once and for all, as well as help you choose one for your current needs (marketing, gifts, etc.).

Cellophane

Cellophane is a transparent grease and moisture resistant film produced from viscose. It was invented by a Swiss textile engineer in 1911. In 1913, France began manufacturing it on a large scale. It became the world’s first moisture resistant flexible packaging. However, after the invention of polyethylene in the 1950s, cellophane began to be replaced by this new material.

Cellophane bags are typically used for food (meats, cheeses, candy, cookies, etc.) as well as small gifts and cards (greeting cards, florist cards). Cellophane packages are often used to wrap gifts for parties and holidays (birthdays, weddings, Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, etc.). They can be transparent or colored, as well as pre-printed or personalized. They can be flat or bellows, as well as square or conical. You can even find biodegradable cellophane packaging.

Polyethylene

Polyethylene (polyethylene) is a plastic made by polymerization of ethylene. Today, this plastic is the most manufactured plastic in the world. This material can look transparent or white (depending on its density). It is much more durable and resistant to the elements than cellophane. It is used in bulletproof vests, boats, ATVs, and cartilage replacements in medicine. Polyethylene was invented in 1899 by a German engineer, but it remained forgotten until 1933. In the 1950s, it became the most popular packaging material and began to replace the less durable cellophane bags.

Polyethylene is divided into 3 types: HDPE (high density polyethylene), MDPE (medium density polyethylene) and LDPE (low density polyethylene). HDPE is used for durable bags with regular or reinforced patch handles or loop handles. LDPE is used for lightweight T-shirt bags. These are more spacious; In addition, they are the most affordable type of packaging.

Custom printed cellophane and polyethylene

Both types of materials (cellophane and polyethylene) can be custom printed in full color. They can be used to place text or graphics on them, such as for marketing and giveaways. Cellophane packages are commonly used for gifts, while polythene packages are more often used for marketing. Cellophane bags are used to carry gift cards with flowers, as well as gifts for birthdays, weddings, Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day and other events. Polythene bags are used for product sales as well as for distributing printed materials at presentations and exhibitions.

Both types of bags are one of the most versatile, compact, and cost-effective media for advertising or personalized gifts. Either of these two types of personalized packaging will be remembered for a long time and will create a favorable impression on the recipient. We hope that we have eliminated the confusion between the two and that you now know which type of them is best for your current needs.