[John Kelly]

Does anyone use Polythene tubing to deliver rugs. If so what size are you using.

[AshWhite]

Do you mean the polythene bags off a roll?

[John Kelly]

No its a roll of tubing which you cut to size depending on size of rug.

[Paul Moss]

John just measured my roll its 20 inches wide so open its circum will be 40 inches, i can get all sized rugs into it.

[garry22]

John

I just wrap the rugs in polythene and then tape them up (to make a tube).

I also place a PRINTED (not handwritten) full name / address label inside, showing through. It looks quite neat that way, a lot better than delivering a steadily unraveling rug to peoples' homes.

[AshWhite]

Sorry John, yes I think I mean the same thing as you. I'll go and check mine in a second, I think it's about 12 inches flat.

[AshWhite]

John just measured my roll its 20 inches wide so open its circum will be 40 inches, i can get all sized rugs into it.

Just because I'm a geek - remember Pi! The circumference is 3.14159 x Diameter.

Call me Penfold.



Edit: just checked, mine is also 20 inches. My polythene tube is also quite large.

[garybristow]

john you need 15 inch continuous poleythene in a heavy gauge,ask a dry cleaner to order you a roll or find a supplier locally,i used to use it for rugs and curtains when i was in the dry cleaning game
gary

[Allan Simmons]

12" & 20", small one is thinner guage, larger is heavier.

Considering going over to brown paper though, anyone any thoughts or suggestions on suppliers/prices for brown paper?

[david knowles]

Theres a bloke called jack who sells brown paper his wife jill sell vinegar.

[AshWhite]

Got mine from polybags.co.uk

[Shaun_Ashmore]

I get mine from laundry serv, well the mrs gets it I pinched a roll, it's an endless bag/tube you just cut off the length you need, I pull enough off to cover the rug and enough to knot each end.

Shaun

[AshWhite]

I bought a heat sealer off ebay, cut to length, snap the sealer on it and you're away.

[Paul Moss]

Yep mines the same as Ash, not found a rug yet that wont fit in.
I like the sound of a heat sealer too.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

My mrs burnt ours out but I like the knot on each end gives it that hands on look.

Shaun

[Jim_77]

I cut it about 2ft too long, and stuff the excess inside the rolled up rug.  Allows it to breathe

P.S. Can't help with supply, mine is yellow with brand markings on it!!!

[Allan Simmons]

My mrs burnt ours out but I like the knot on each end gives it that hands on look.

Shaun

And you can untie it and use it again?