Blackpool, Lancashire -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/22/2016 -- Research at the University of Sydney over recent months involving shrinkable plastics – often in the form of shrink wrap – has drawn increased attention to the packing material, as well as its ability to be used in a variety of ways. Scientists have been using sheets of shrinkable plastics and adding Teflon to create a new superhydrophobic material: a plastic film which resists water. The result has been a gold-coloured film which water rolls away from – a highly exciting scientific development carried out using shrink wrap. It is thought that although the experimented material will not be commercially available for a while, more people may be tempted to try the properties of shrink wrap as product packaging.

The versatility of shrink wrap is clear also in that it provides a thin layer of plastic polymer film, therefore suitable for shaping and moulding. It also can provide some protection against moisture but the recent research has highlighted that it can be potentially taken one step better. Although the research was carried out in Australia, it has widespread implications for plastic packaging in the UK, especially shrink wrap.

UWrap is a key provider of shrink wrap solutions and a spokesperson had this to say:

"That shrink wrap is being used in cutting edge scientific experiments shows it's great potential and flexibility as a material. These are advantages people can incorporate into their product packaging and that is why we offer a wide range of machines."

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