What are Polyolefin Thermoplastics?

Polyolefin thermoplastics are the most predominantly used plastic in the world today due to their intrinsic durable, economic, and recycleable properties. Because they are so durable and chemical resistant, it makes polyolefins one of the most difficult to decorate plastics in the world.

What is a Labeling System?

A means to apply a label that conveys information about a product based on Branding, Information, Warning or Safety, Track & Traceability, or combination of.

How is Polyfuze labeling a more eco-friendly and sustainable solution?

They are fully compatible with fully recyclable polyolefin thermoplastics and thus can be recycled with them without removal.

Are Polymer Fusion Labels from Polyfuze permanent?

Polymer Fusion Labels are fully compatible with polyolefin thermoplastics and meld at a molecular level. They cannot be removed apart from damaging the product.

Where can I use Polyfuze labels?

All polyolefin thermoplastic products that require the most robust and durable labeling system available today.

Is Polyfuze the Right Partner for My Labeling Project?

If you produce or sell polyolefin thermoplastic products, Polyfuze is right for you.

What materials are used for Polyfuze labels?

Materials are proprietary but fully compatible with all polyolefin thermoplastic products.

What is the difference between adhesive labels and Polyfuze?

It’s the difference between “adhering” or “fusing” to a thermoplastic that doesn’t allow adhesion. Fusion is the only option for long-term durability for durable products made of polyolefin thermoplastics.

What is the benefit of Polymer fusion labeling?

Permanence and Durability for Branding, Safety / Warning, Track & Traceability, and other labeling needs.

What is the difference between heat transfer labels and Polyfuze?

Heat Transfers rely on heat activated adhesion to polyolefin thermoplastics that don’t accept adhesion which is why they fail. Polymer Fusion Labels from Polyfuze meld to these thermoplastics at a molecular level for long-term permanence that cannot be matched.

What is the difference between Hot Stamp labels and Polyfuze?

Hot Stamp Foils rely on heat activated adhesion to polyolefin thermoplastics that don’t accept adhesion which is why they fail. Polymer Fusion Labels from Polyfuze meld to these thermoplastics at a molecular level for long-term permanence that cannot be matched.

Do you manufacture recycling bin labels?

Yes! Along with several other types of labels that help with Branding, Safety / Warning, Track & Traceability, and more.

Are your labels weatherproof?

Yes. They are also harsh environment and chemical resistant.

How do I get a custom labeling quote?

Contact our Commercial Team today! What is the maximum label size you can print? 14” x 18” but can accommodate some larger sizes and continuous printing.

What is the expected life of polymer labeling?

We offer the label industries only Lifetime Guarantee that says that a Polymer Fusion Label will perform for the expected life-use of the durable polyolefin thermoplastic part it’s fused to.

What solutions can polymer labeling offer?

Please visit our Solutions page to learn more.”

Regulated Medical Waste containers have a very specific job description. To contain and seal biohazardous waste for storage or transport since it has immense potential to cause harm or disease.

Adhesion-Based Shortcomings

Why Other Methods Fail

The vast majority of medical waste containers are made of high density polyethylene plastic (HDPE). This plastic is chosen specifically for its superior performance including puncture resistance, chemical resistance during sanitization procedures, and long service life as a reusable.

However, the performance properties that make HDPE such a versatile material for reusable medical waste containers also make it problematic for common “adhesion-based” warning labeling methods available today (e.g. pressure-sensitive adhesive, in-mold, hot stamp foil, heat transfer, silk screen, pad printing and more) that are intended to be on the product for life use.

What’s It Used For

Industries Utilizing Medical Waste Containers

Hospitals, Healthcare Facilities, and Surgery Centers
Laboratories and Blood Banks
Doctor’s Offices and Veterinary Clinics
Dental Offices
Long-Term Care and Hospice Industry
Funeral Homes
Pharmacies and Pharmaceutical Industry

“Real World” results prove that common labeling methods are continuously failing their informative duty on HDPE medical waste containers. This comes as no surprise as containers and antimicrobial labeling are consistently being subjected to extremely harsh environments (sanitation cycles, extreme temperatures, chemicals, moisture, and more) numerous times annually throughout their lifespan that renders “adhesion-based” methods inoperative.

Apart from crucial biohazard safety information going missing or being unreadable, damaged antimicrobial labels pose an additional threat. Exposed layers and sticky adhesives are proven sites where bloodborne pathogens and other microbes harbor safely away from exposure to disinfectants and sanitation cycles. Not only are users left not knowing what might be inside or what dangers they could potentially be exposed to, they’re actually being exposed.

There is a better alternative.

The Polyfuze Difference

Polymer Fusion Technology For Antimicrobial & Anti-Bacterial Labels

Our technology is the science of merging two separate polyolefin thermoplastic polymers together (polyolefin label + polyolefin product) utilizing melt point, time, and pressure producing a singular piece of plastic without the use of adhesives, tie layers, bonding agents, or secondary surface treatments.

Polymer Fusion Technology was specifically engineered for perfect compatibility with polyolefin thermoplastics (including HDPE) to deliver unrivaled lifelong performance.