Household
In the consumer goods and household products space, durable and well-designed packaging plays a vital role in protecting families and extending shelf life. At Shell Polymers, we deliver solutions that help support sustainable packaging goals and maintain the quality standards expected in the consumer packaging and food and beverage industries across a wide range of consumer products.
2025 industry trends shaping the future of consumer goods
The plastics industry is competitive and keeping pace with packaging industry trends is crucial for growth. In our Shell Polymers 2025 Trend Report, we’ll explore trends, threats and opportunities for converters, including a look at shifts that affect the household market.
Product summary
Product 101
At Shell Polymers, our polyethylene resins help support efficient production across a wide range of consumer packaging and food and beverage applications. From rigid containers to flexible films, our materials are engineered to enhance product packaging performance, extend shelf life and support packaging design goals. Explore our technical details to compare technical details for each of our consumer goods packaging materials.
Density is reflected by the first two numbers found in the product name, which is 18 in this instance. These numbers represent the last two significant digits of the density value. See examples below.
18 = 0.918 density
53 = 0.953 density
63 = 0.963 density
Related conversion processes
A few conversion processes can be used to make items such as leak-resistant consumer goods packaging containers that keep your family safe from chemicals.
Blow molding
Blow molded HDPE is used to make hollow products such as industrial containers and drums, liquid containers and more.
Film extrusion
Film extruded LLDPE is used to make industrial and food packaging, stretch films and more.
Injection molding
Injection molded LLDPE and HDPE is used to make caps, bottle closures, toys and more.
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