The Next Generation

of Waste Bags for Healthcare

Making the best waste bags requires expertise, experience, and an unwavering
commitment to quality

Starting from a deep understanding of users’ needs we leverage our knowledge of polythene manufacturing and global supply chains to deliver the bags you need at price points you can afford

Superior Performance for every purpose

Our advance manufacturing processes allow us to consistently provide products that excel in quality so that wherever they are used, you can have confidence in their performance.

From our comprehensive range of waste bags to our aprons and tabards, our Polycare range can be trusted to serve their purpose.

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Innovation

GV Health were the first to produce double sided tiger stripe through advanced co-extrusion to avoid confusion with other yellow waste streams.

See our Tiger Bags

Understanding Waste Streams

Waste segregation in healthcare is fundamental.

Our solutions work to make implementation easy.

Our excellent manufacturing processes allow us to consistently provide products that excel in quality so that wherever they are used, you can have confidence in their performance.

From our comprehensive range of waste bags to our aprons and tabards, our Polycare range can be trusted to serve their purpose.

Expert Training & Support

Our teams work closely with customers to identify and understand specific challenges faced by those on the ground, and develop optimised training and support to address them.

With our expertise and resources, you can confidently navigate the complexities and confusions around waste segregation, to ensure proper implementation for maximum efficiency and sustainability.

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Tailored Product Solutions

Waste management isn’t one size fits all. Our broad range of products ensure that you can select a waste bag that is fit for your purpose.

Choose from a variety of colours, sizes, duties and prints, so you can pick products that align with your protocols.

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Certified Clinical Waste Portfolio

From offensive waste to clinical waste, our comprehensive range caters to all waste streams. Each of our clinical bag is designed to meet regulatory standards, offering reliable performance and peace of mind. We independently test all polymer and plastic film products using UKAS accredited laboratories. In addition, we hold PIRA certificates which are independently tested.

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Our Internal Testing

GV Health go the extra mile by internally testing our bags in compliance with ISO standards.

With state-of-the-art facilities and apparatus, we can measure the quality of our polymer products and can substantiate the performance of our waste bags, instilling confidence and trust in our products.

Dart impact A free-falling dart (of variable weight) falls from a prescribed height onto a stretched sample to measure the impact strength of a polymer film.

Performed in compliance with BS EN ISO 7765-1:2004

Spot thickness A sample is placed under the instrument’s measurement foot. The foot descends onto the sample, and distance between the instrument head and instrument stage is measured. This measures the thickness of selected areas of the sample to give us information on the thickness uniformity of a polymer film.

Performed in compliance with BS 2782-6, Method 630A: Determination of thickness by mechanical scanning of flexible sheet

Tear resistance A pendulum tester measures the force needed to extend an existing slit within a sample of polymer film. This measures the force required to tear the sample.

Performed in compliance with BS EN ISO 6383-2

Gravimetric thickness The sample’s density is measured by weighing it both in air and in a liquid of a given density. This data is used to calculate the sample’s density and measure the average thickness of a sample.

Performed in compliance with BS 2782-6: Method 631A: 1993 (ISO 4591:1992) – Plastics – Part 6 – Dimensional properties – Method 631A: Determination of gravimetric thickness and yield of flexible sheet

For The Future

The healthcare industry has seen a push on initiatives encouraging more sustainable operations. We know that polymer products have their place in healthcare settings, so we are committed to taking steps to lessen our environmental impact.

Read our Carbon Reduction Plan

We are working closely with customers and healthcare infrastructures like the NHS to meet collective goals for carbon reduction, and to improve sustainability profiles.

The first manufacturer to offer recycled content in 100% of our clinical waste bags, with a minimum of at least 30% recycled materials across the full range.

Increased the box size in 7 of our latest volume lines, delivering more bags per box whilst reducing packaging by 19% and reducing carbon emissions associated with delivery.

100% of our black domestic waste bags contain over 30% recycled content and the % is continuously increasing.

Patient Interaction

Explore our range of aprons and tabards carefully developed
to optimise use during patient interactions

Healthcare Aprons

Our aprons are self-certified as non-sterile Medical Devices (Class I), UKCA marked under UK MDR (2002) and are registered with the MHRA.

See full apron range

Our comprehensive line of healthcare aprons are available in a broad range of lengths, duties and colours, making them suitable for use across a range of industries.

Our healthcare aprons are crafted with a blend of recycled materials for less environmental impact, without compromising on performance, fit or colour.

Specimen Bags

Specimen bags are used to safely and hygienically transport tissue, blood, urine and stool samples to pathology laboratories for examination. This includes conveyance into chemical pathology, haematology, histopathology and medical microbiology laboratories.

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The Next Generation

of Waste Bags for Healthcare

Making the best waste bags requires expertise, experience, and an unwavering commitment to quality

Starting from a deep understanding of users’ needs we leverage our knowledge of polythene manufacturing and global supply chains to deliver the bags you need at price points you can afford

Superior Performance for every purpose

Innovation

Understanding Waste Streams

Waste segregation in healthcare is fundamental.

Our solutions work to make implementation easy.

Our excellent manufacturing processes allow us to consistently provide products that excel in quality so that wherever they are used, you can have confidence in their performance.

From our comprehensive range of waste bags to our aprons and tabards, our Polycare range can be trusted to serve their purpose.

Expert Training & Support

Tailored Product Solutions

Certified Clinical Waste Portfolio

Our Internal Testing

GV Health go the extra mile by internally testing our bags in compliance with ISO standards.

With state-of-the-art facilities and apparatus, we can measure the quality of our polymer products and can substantiate the performance of our waste bags, instilling confidence and trust in our products.

For The Future

Patient Interaction

Explore our range of aprons and tabards carefully developed to optimise use during patient interactions

Healthcare Aprons

Specimen Bags

Making the best waste bags requires expertise, experience, and an unwavering
commitment to quality

Explore our range of aprons and tabards carefully developed
to optimise use during patient interactions