If your business operates in the retail sector, premium, eye-catching, and functional packaging is essential to helping your products stand out and remain protected from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
At Polyformes, we use the vibrant aesthetic appeal and structural performance of Plastazote® foams to help retailers and design agencies create a lasting impact. Available in a variety of bold colours, these odourless, non-staining foams are the standard for promotional campaigns and luxury product launches. We provide custom foam inserts and custom shapes that integrate seamlessly into gift boxes, printed tins, acetate sleeves, and our own range of plastic presentation cases. In the FMCG industry, leading brands rely on our ability to combine visual distinction with high-level impact protection.
We also pride ourselves on being the UK’s leading foam conversion specialists and a preferred partner to the creative packaging industry. Our manufacturing capabilities are fully scalable, and by combining our material knowledge with our agile design process, we are perfectly placed to help with any project you may have.
Foam is a great option for differentiating your business or product in crowded retail environments.
Primarily used for both transit and luxury packaging, retail foams are also suitable for several other applications.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you cannot see your specific application listed, please contact us to see how we can assist.
Foam
Material type
Key benefits and properties
Primary retail applications
Plastazote®
Closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene (PE)
Pure; nitrogen-blown; non-toxic, lightweight; highly customizable; aesthetic appeal; available in vibrant colours.
ARPLANK
Isotropic expanded polyethylene (EPE) or expanded polypropylene (EPP)
100% recyclable (made with recycled content); energy-absorbent; structurally resilient; eco-friendly.
Ethafoam
Closed-cell, non-cross-linked expanded polyethylene (EPE)
High shock absorption; excellent memory/recovery from repeated impacts; water-resistant; flexible.
Evazote
Closed-cell, cross-linked ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer
Tougher than Plastazote; highly resilient to repeated impact; excellent slip resistance; chemically inert.
Microlen
Closed-cell microcellular foam
Fine-celled crosslinked structure; smooth premium finish; high aesthetic quality; excellent cushioning.
Stratocell
Laminated closed-cell polyethylene (PE)
Exceptionally cost-effective; multi-layered laminated strength; lightweight; recyclable grades available.
Supazote
Ultra-soft, closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene (PE)
Super-soft feel; high flexibility; premium tactile texture; completely non-abrasive.
Alongside the foam we supply, we also allow you to source a wide range of exterior packaging, cases and bags.
Our expertise and experience in manufacturing high-performance retail foam inserts, display solutions, and protective transit packaging enable us to deliver a broad range of benefits to your brand presentation, supply chain, and fulfilment operations.
UK manufacture
Short lead times
Retail & presentation foam experts
Single source supply
Vast industry experience
Sustainability
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