LAY FLAT BAGS
Simplest and most economical bag style minimizes costs.
ZIPPER BAGS
Zipper at the top reseals multiple times.
BOTTOM GUSSET BAGS
Form-fitting for larger or 3 dimensional shaped items, great for retail applications.
HANDLE BAGS
Standard cut-out handle at the top creates easy carrying.
SIDE GUSSET BAGS & LINERS
Form-fitting bags for larger objects used for bin and box liners.
ADHESIVE TAPE BAG
A strip of tape at the top temporarily or permanently seals.
HEADER BAGS
Perfect for rack and hanging retail display.
TWO-POCKET SPECIMEN BAGS
Outer pocket separates paperwork from the bag’s contents.
FLIP BAGS
Quick-closing bag keep s non-perishable products inside.
SHEETING
One continuous sheet of film.
WICKET BAGS
Held together by a metal wicket; front opening for rapid loading.
TUBING
One continuous tube of film.

“Gauge” measures a film’s thickness and depends on film type: the higher the gauge; the thicker the film. The tool used to measure film gauge is referred to as a micrometer.
Selecting the proper gauge for your packaging can be a complex process with many consideration factors, including, but not limited to: intended use, strength, overall appearance, environmental impact, cost and much more.
Flexible film is measured in either mil (0.001 inches) or microns (0.001 millimeters).
For Example:
3 mil = 0.003 inches
30 microns = 0.030 millimeters
The chart above serves as a general guideline for proper gauge selection for low-density polyethylene film. However, other needs factor into choosing your poly bags and film. Contact us and we’ll be happy to help you determine the correct gauge for your flexible packaging.

Correctly sizing your bag is a crucial step in the packaging process and it is imperative to accurately measure your product. Remember to factor in all dimensions including width, length and height. You must also account for excess space to:

1. Allow room for the product to easily slide into the bag.
2. Allow space for sealing the opening.

The amount of excess is an arbitrary number depending on factors including the closure type. Our packaging consultants will help you determine the appropriate amount of excess for your bags.

There are many types of printing used in the flexible packaging industry. Two common types of printing are Spot and Process.
“Spot” printing applies PMS (Pantone Matching System) colors in a series of stages, one color per stage. Each stage’s process includes cylinders, rollers, a doctor blade and ink tray. The maximum number of colors printed on the film is limited to the amount of stages on each particular machine. Spot printing allows for exact-color matching.
“Process” overlaps tiny dots of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black (CMYK) ink onto the film to create an image. When these four colors/layers combine, virtually any color can be created. Process printing has the capability to create more complex and realistic images. The process of combining the CMYK colors can create up to 90 percent of all PMS colors.

The level of eco-friendliness of plastic film varies depending on its chemical make-up. Film substrates range from recyclable to biodegradable to compostable. Here is more information on what each of these categories means:

1. “Plastic recycling” is the process of recovering scrap or waste plastic and reprocessing the material into useful products.
2. “Biodegradable” broadly means that an object can be biologically broken down. Under proper conditions, some biodegradable plastics can degrade to the point where microorganisms can completely metabolize them to carbon dioxide (and water). For example, starch-based bioplastics produced from sustainable farming methods could be almost carbon neutral.

Please note that without the presence of moisture and water, biodegration cannot occur.

3. “Compostable” makes the specific demand that the object break down under composting conditions.

Compost is organic matter that has been decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer and soil amendment. Compost is a key ingredient in organic farming.
Source

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_recycling
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodegradable_plastic
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compost