Flame Retardant Polythene Solutions for UK Businesses

Fire-compliant polythene films up to 6.4m wide for construction, marine, and industrial applications.

Bespoke Manufacturing Capabilities of Flame Retardant Polythene

Tailored to Your Exact Specifications

We manufacture flame retardant polythene films up to 6.4 meters wide, with thickness options ranging from 25mu to 250mu. Whether you need a thin floor covering or a heavy-duty vapour barrier, we’ll create the exact dimensions your project requires. Additionally, we are LPS 1207 certified for both our orange and white printed flame retardant films.

Brand Customisation

Improve your brand visibility with custom printing services. We can incorporate your company logos, branding, or specific markings in up to six colours, ensuring your flame retardant polythene represents your business professionally.

Designed for Your Requirements

Every business has unique needs. Our flame retardant polythene can be tailored to any product specification, ensuring it meets your exact operational and compliance requirements.

Why Choose Polystar Flame Retardant Polythene?

Fire Safety Compliance Support

Our flame retardant polythene is specifically formulated to help your business meet fire safety regulations. This specialist material can contribute towards your fire risk assessment, keeping your buildings compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and providing peace of mind for your operations.

Superior Mechanical Strength Retention

Unlike standard fire retardant materials that compromise on durability, our polythene is specially formulated to offer a high degree of flame-retardancy whilst retaining the mechanical strength of a standard protection sheet. You get both fire protection and reliable performance.

Versatile Application Range

From thin floor covering to heavy duty vapour barriers, our flame retardant polythene adapts to your specific needs.
Whether you’re screening off areas during commercial construction, working in caravan and boat building markets, or need industrial protection, one solution covers multiple.

UK Manufacturing Reliability

Manufactured right here in the UK, our flame retardant polythene ensures consistent quality, faster delivery times, and reliable supply chains. You’re supporting British manufacturing while getting dependable service and technical support when you need it.

Industries We Serve

Fire Safety Compliance Support

Our flame retardant polythene provides essential fire-safe screening during commercial construction projects. Ideal for creating temporary barriers, protecting work areas, and maintaining site safety compliance while construction is underway.

Boat Building & Marina Applications

Specially formulated for marine environments, our flame retardant films offer reliable fire protection during boat construction and marina operations. Designed to withstand marine conditions while maintaining crucial fire safety standards.

Caravan & RV Production

Purpose-built for the leisure vehicle industry, our flame retardant polythene ensures manufacturing compliance and end-user safety. Perfect for production line protection and component covering during caravan assembly.

Heavy-Duty Industrial Solutions

From warehouses to manufacturing facilities, our industrial-grade flame retardant polythene provides robust fire protection. Available in heavy-duty specifications up to 250mu for demanding industrial environments.

Many More

Upgrade to Tristar for Enhanced Performance

Switch standard polythene film for our exclusive Tristar™ material and get significant savings on our full range of builder films and flame retardant polythene. This premium flame retardant solution delivers superior fire protection performance and maintains its durability for demanding commercial applications.

Our exclusive Tristar™ technology offers higher flame retardancy, improved mechanical properties, and better resistance to environmental factors. As one of our proprietary materials, Tristar™ is only available through Polystar UK, giving your business access to innovative solutions that aren’t available from standard suppliers.

Our Accreditations

BRC
Acredited

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Growth And Expansion

Polystar Plastics Ltd continues aggressive expansion with cutting-edge equipment, facility upgrades, and prestigious industry awards that underscore its leadership in polythene manufacturing.

Key Investments

Polystar has continued to make substantial investments in state-of-the-art extrusion technology, installing an additional six new lines in recent years to produce high-performance films for a wide range of markets. In 2024, we invested in a new Expert six-colour printing press capable of printing widths of up to 2.3 metres. In 2025, we designed and built a new warehouse facility with a capacity of up to 10,000 pallet spaces. As a customer-centric company, we remain committed to investing at a rapid pace to support growth and innovation.

Awards & Recognition

Polystar earned Processor of the Year at Plastics Industry Awards 2024 (November), following Best Business Initiative (2022) and COVID-19 Business Hero (2021), plus shortlisting for Manufacturer of the Year (over £25m, Made in the South East Awards 2020). The Times recognised sustainable PCWflex innovations, affirming commitment to excellence in growth, technology, and environmental stewardship.

Growth Impact

Enhanced infrastructure accelerates order fulfillment, technical film output, and sustainability via 100% recycled material processing without quality compromise, a BRC certified facility producing a comprehensive range of technical and industrial films which also included conversion and printing. These advancements deliver bespoke solutions faster for UK/Europe clients, from independents to global brands.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is polythene made flame retardant?

Flame retardancy is achieved by adding halogen compounds like chlorine or bromine into the masterbatch before extrusion, disrupting combustion by inhibiting flammable gases or forming protective char layers. These halogens release radicals under heat to quench flames and produce water as a byproduct.

What are common certifications?

Key standards include UL 94 (ratings from HB to V-0 for burn time and drip resistance), LPS1207 for UK loss prevention, FM 4996 for pallets, and ASTM E84 for smoke and flame spread.

Is untreated plastic sheeting flammable?

Yes, standard polyethylene or polypropylene ignites easily, spreads flames rapidly, and emits toxic fumes without additives. FR versions form char barriers, release suppressing gases, and lower heat release to buy time for evacuation.

What are typical applications?

Used for temporary barriers, dust sheets, asbestos wrapping, vapor retarders, and hot work screens in construction, warehousing, and packaging. Self-extinguishing when ignition source is removed, with less smoke than standard polythene.

Key features and limitations?

Available in gauges from 100-1000 (250mu), widths to 6.4m, with options for printing; retains strength but properties degrade under UV or contaminants.