250G Lay Flat Tubing (LFT)
Overview
Lay Flat Tubing (LFT) is a versatile polythene packaging solution supplied as a continuous tube wound on a roll. It allows you to create bags and protective sleeves to the exact length you need—simply cut, seal, and pack. This product is a 250G (approx. 64 micron) lay flat tubing option, commonly chosen for general-purpose protection, bundling, and transit packaging where a dependable film thickness is required.
Because layflat tubing is supplied as a tube rather than pre-made bags, it’s ideal when you need flexibility: varying product lengths, irregular shapes, or the ability to produce packaging on demand. It is widely used across warehousing, fulfilment, manufacturing, and distribution environments.
Key Features
- Made-to-length packaging: Create sleeves or bags to suit your product length—reduce waste from using oversized pre-made bags.
- 250G / ~64 micron film: A popular thickness for everyday protection and packing tasks where a stronger film is preferred.
- Continuous roll format: Efficient for repeat packing operations—cut and seal as needed.
- Protects against dust and handling marks: Helps keep items clean during storage and transit.
- Suitable for a wide range of product shapes: Particularly useful for long, awkward, or variable-length items.
- Compatible with common sealing methods: Typically used with heat sealers to create secure closures (equipment dependent).
Typical Uses
- Creating custom-length polythene bags for parts, components, and assemblies
- Protective sleeves for long products (e.g., profiles, trims, tubes, rods)
- Bundling multiple items together for picking and dispatch
- Dust covers for stored goods and work-in-progress items
- General warehouse and manufacturing packaging where flexibility is essential
Lay Flat Tubing — Full Product Guide
Lay flat tubing is designed to give packers control. Instead of selecting from a limited range of pre-made bag sizes, you start with a continuous tube and produce the exact length required at the point of packing. This approach can simplify stockholding (fewer bag sizes to store), improve packing speed for variable-length products, and reduce material waste.
How It Works
Lay flat tubing arrives as a roll of polythene formed into a tube and flattened (“lay flat”). To use it, you typically:
- Pull out the required length of tubing
- Seal one end (if creating a bag from scratch)
- Insert the product
- Seal the open end
- Cut between seals (or cut first, depending on your process and equipment)
This simple workflow makes LFT a practical choice for both low-volume packing and repeat production lines.
Materials and Construction
This product is polythene lay flat tubing in a commonly specified “250G” grade, listed on the product page as approximately 64 micron thickness. Film thickness is a key factor in performance: thicker films generally provide improved puncture resistance and durability for handling, while thinner films may be preferred for lightweight protection and cost efficiency.
Lay flat tubing is valued because it combines:
- Flexibility: Conforms around products and accommodates irregular shapes.
- Consistency: Continuous roll supply supports repeatable packing processes.
- Practical protection: Helps shield goods from dust, scuffs, and light moisture exposure during storage and transit (not a substitute for fully waterproof containment where immersion or heavy moisture is expected).
Choosing the Right Width and Thickness
When selecting lay flat tubing, the two most important considerations are width and thickness:
- Width: Choose a layflat width that comfortably fits around the product’s widest point. If you are packing bulky items, allow extra width so the film can wrap without excessive stretching.
- Thickness (micron / gauge): Match the film strength to the product weight, edges, and handling conditions. A 250G / ~64 micron option is often selected when a more robust film is needed for everyday warehouse use.
If you are unsure, it can be helpful to trial a roll and test sealing, fit, and handling in your real packing environment.
Floor Type Compatibility
Lay flat tubing is a packaging consumable rather than a flooring product. In warehouse settings, it is commonly used at packing benches, dispatch stations, and production areas regardless of floor type. For best results, keep rolls stored clean and dry and use appropriate dispensers or stands to prevent the roll contacting dusty floors.
Health and Safety
- Heat sealing: If using heat sealers, follow equipment instructions and allow sealing bars to cool before handling.
- Manual cutting: Use suitable safety cutters where possible and keep blades maintained to reduce snagging.
- Slip and trip hazards: Keep offcuts and loose film controlled—polythene can be slippery underfoot.
- Suffocation warning: Keep plastic packaging away from children and vulnerable persons.
Ideal Applications and Use Cases
Lay flat tubing is particularly effective when:
- You ship products in many different lengths and want one roll to cover multiple requirements
- You need to protect long items that don’t fit standard bag sizes
- You want to reduce the number of packaging SKUs you stock
- You need quick, on-demand packaging at the packing station
Maintenance, Cleaning and Care
- Storage: Keep rolls in a clean, dry area away from direct heat sources.
- Handling: Use a dispenser/stand where possible to prevent telescoping and edge damage.
- Sealing quality: If seals are inconsistent, check sealer temperature, dwell time, and cleanliness of sealing surfaces.
Case Study (Example Workflow)
A small fulfilment team dispatches mixed orders containing long, variable-length items. Pre-made bags required stocking many sizes and still resulted in wasted material when oversized bags were used. By switching to lay flat tubing, the team standardised on a suitable width and thickness, produced custom-length sleeves at the bench, and reduced both packaging storage space and material waste—while keeping products protected from dust and handling marks.
Who is it for?
- Warehouses and fulfilment centres packing variable-length goods
- Manufacturers protecting components and assemblies between processes
- Distributors bundling items for picking, storage, and dispatch
- Workshops and maintenance teams needing quick protective sleeves on demand
Colours / Features Available
Lay flat tubing is commonly supplied as standard polythene film. If your application requires specific features (e.g., tinted film, printed warnings, anti-static, or other specialist properties), check the available options within the product range or contact the team for guidance.
Sizes Available
This product page may represent multiple width and roll options within the same lay flat tubing range. Select the option that best matches your packing requirements. If you need guidance on choosing a width/thickness combination or require a bespoke solution, please get in touch with your intended use case and product dimensions.