There is a variety of objects that are made from plastic these days. There is even a biodegradable version of this versatile material. Plastic guttering, fascias, children’s toys and so forth. At Bliby Plastics, we supply fascias and guttering as well as many other items that can be used around the home. The advances that have been made since plastic’s introduction in the early 20th century are quite interesting.
Bakelite was the first plastic that was completely man-made and came into being in 1912. To begin with, it was used in the manufacture of electrical or mechanical parts. When World War One came to an end, there were advances being made in chemical technology that meant a sudden increase in the number of forms of different types of plastics. The earliest of these plastics were polyvinyl chloride, more commonly know as PVC and polystyrene (PS). These are used for various purposes now, including PVC cladding.
Polystyrene, a stiff, inexpensive and brittle type of plastic was used in the manufacture of plastic model kits; other similar items were also made. Polystyrene was also the basis for styrene foam also known as Styrofoam. Among other uses for this particular foam was the making of flotation devices. A simple example would be the lozenge shaped device used by people who are still learning to swim and use them to keep afloat.
During the 1930s, the plastic material that gained the most prominence was polyamide, also known as nylon. It was the first completely man-made fibre and was introduced at the World Trades Fair in 1939 in New York. Utilising various types of plastics, including polypropylene sheets, Bliby Plastics can provide cladding and guttering.
