the benefits of plastics

The considerable growth in plastic use is due to the beneficial properties of plastics. These include:

• Extreme versatility and ability to be tailored to meet very specific technical needs.
• Lighter weight than competing materials, reducing fuel consumption during transportation.
• Extreme durability.
• Resistance to chemicals, water and impact.
• Good safety and hygiene properties for food packaging.
• Excellent thermal and electrical insulation properties. Relatively inexpensive to produce.