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DOWLEX™ Polyethylene Resins

Tried and true versatile polyethylene resins for diverse flexible packaging  

Let’s talk a little bit about a product that stands the test of time…in more ways than one. Not only have we been producing DOWLEX™ Polyethylene Resins for decades, these economical, versatile, workhorse resins are strong performers. 

DOWLEX™ Polyethylene Resins

Explore all available DOWLEX™ Polyethylene Resins in your region.

Toughness and durability

DOWLEX™ Polyethylene Resins offer uncommon durability with excellent puncture and tear resistance, as well as impact and abrasion resistance. 

Weatherability

Trusted ultraviolet (UV) and water/moisture resistance, as well as performance across a wide temperature range are key benefits for DOWLEX™ Polyethylene Resins. 

Manufacturing efficiency

DOWLEX™ Polyethylene Resins helps enable efficient line speeds for conversion and filling, as well as easy blendability.

Application performance

DOWLEX™ Polyethylene Resins offer excellent optics, consistent seal performance, and optimal holding force. 

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Food and Beverage Packaging 

Do more with less, using DOWLEX™ Polyethylene Resins. The ability to downgauge, is matched with the functional performance required for food and beverage packaging.   

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Bags and Waste Liners 

DOWLEX™ Polyethylene Resins allow for downgauging while retaining important toughness properties, such as puncture and tear resistance. 

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Shrink Film 

Achieve the holding force required to protect goods wrapped in collation shrink films, while improving sustainability performance through downgauging, incorporation of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics, and more. 

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Stretch Wrap 

Whatever the type of flexible stretch wrap film– from hand to machine, from medium to high-stretch–DOWLEX™ Polyethylene Resins offer tailored high performance to help differentiate your stretch wrap. 

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Agricultural Films 

Optimal holding force makes DOWLEX™ Polyethylene Resins an ideal material for agricultural film applications, such as bale silage, silage clamps, silo-bags, greenhouses and tunnels, and mulch films helping farmers lead the way to a more profitable and better future.

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Heavy Duty Shipping Sacks (HDSS) 

HDSS are designed for high product protection. Improve abuse resistance and weatherability with DOWLEX™ Polyethylene Resins. 

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