Polythene Films

High-Performance
MDO PE Film

Looking for packaging that’s stronger, lighter, and more versatile? Machine Direction Oriented (MDO) PE film is engineered to deliver just that.

The film is produced by heating a polymer just below its melting point and stretching it in the machine direction, aligning the polymer molecules. This alignment enhances tensile strength, controlled tear, puncture resistance, and optical clarity.

Our MDO PE films combine these high-performance properties with a lightweight, recyclable, and durable design, making them ideal for food packaging, hygiene products, industrial applications, and biodegradable solutions.

Key Benefits

Material Efficiency: Uses less raw material, reducing weight and transportation costs.
Mechanical Performance: Puncture resistant and easy to tear in the machine direction.
Cost Reduction: Supports sustainable, efficient packaging solutions without non-recyclable alternatives.
Eco-Friendly: Supports single-material recyclable packaging and reduces carbon footprint.
Biodegradable Options: Films made from materials that break down naturally over time.

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MDO Film Applications

Food Packaging

Containers, pouches, and protective wraps that maintain freshness.

Hygiene Products

Nappies, sanitary pads, and incontinence products with waterproof barriers.

Industrial & Agricultural Films

Protect machinery, storage items, and crops.

Custom Applications

Films configured for gloss, polarisation, haze, and mechanical properties.

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MDO PE Film

How MDO Film is Made

Producing high-performance MDO film requires precision. Small variations in temperature, tension, or stretching affect the film’s strength and optical properties.

Preheating: The polymer film is warmed just below its melting point.
Orientation: The film is stretched in the machine direction, aligning polymer molecules.
Annealing: Properties are locked in for stability.
Cooling: The film is returned to near room temperature for handling.

This process creates lightweight, puncture-resistant films with controlled tear and clarity, suitable for food, hygiene, industrial, and biodegradable applications.

Our Process

How to Order Your MDO Film

Here’s how our order process works for MDO film:

Discuss Your Requirements

Tell us your needs, including desired film properties, orientation, gloss/haze, thickness preferences, and application.

Request a Free Sample

Test clarity, strength, and suitability before committing to an order.

Receive a Tailored Quote

Provide your required specifications and quantities; our team will confirm pricing and minimum order requirements.

Place Your Order

Order easily by phone or email. Trade customers can arrange account invoicing if required.

Delivery & Inspection

Receive your MDO film and inspect it on arrival. Contact us immediately if there are any issues.

About

Why Choose Polythene UK?

Over 15 years’ experience supplying high-performance MDO films across food packaging, hygiene, industrial, and biodegradable applications.
Precision-manufactured films for consistent strength, controlled tear, and optical clarity.
Free samples available to test clarity, strength, and suitability before purchase.
Expert guidance for manual and automated film application processes.
Next-day UK delivery on stocked MDO films within the UK.