“Polyethylene (short symbol PE, sometimes called polyethene) is a thermoplastic material produced by polymerisation of ethene [CH2 = CH2].

PE belongs to the group of so-called polyolefins and is produced by polymerization of inert gas. Polyvinyls, e. g. polyvinyl chloride, are formed by the substitution of hydrogen. Well-known trade names are: Alathon, Dyneema, Hostalen, Lupolen, Polythen, Spectra, Trolen, Vestolen. "