Clear tube solution made using redundant drinks bottles

Bottles are collected, sorted, cleaned and processed into PET flake that is then converted into rigid film to make Retran. The polymer manufacturer has certificates of conformity that confirm the waste source and content.

The material has been trialled extensively; the company says results show the material to be as strong as the PET film used to make Jetran tubing and clear folding boxes. The crystal clear transparency is maintained as only good quality bottles are used from approved sources.

Retran can be supplied on cut lengths or on reels. The film thickness varies from 200 to 400 micron. The Retran tube can be formed into round, square, rectangular, triangular and hexagonal shapes.

Bell will be offering a standard range of Retran® with over 300 available shapes and sizes.

The new product will be commercially available in Q1 2018.

Typical application areas include pharmaceutical and promotional packs, hardware & DIY products, and window fashions.  In addition the material used to make Retran is certified for direct food contact making it suitable for displaying food and confectionery products. Retran packaging can also be produced in a BRC accredited facility if required.