Table of Contents Types of Reclosable Poly Bags Which Size and Mil Thickness Should You Choose? Custom Printed Resealable Plastic Bags Why Work with Universal Plastic? Resealable or reclosable plastic bags are used to contain a broad range of products, from loose food products like trail mix and baking flour to furniture assembly pieces like screws, nuts, and bolts. They come in a wide range of materials and closure designs, each of which offers unique benefits for different products and conditions. Universal Plastic offers a comprehensive selection of resealable plastic bags made from durable, lightweight polypropylene. Our selection of stock
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When it comes to choosing plastics bags, two options are often considered: polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) plastic. Although polyethylene and polypropylene bags are both plastics, they aren’t typically used for the same purpose or products. Deciding which type of plastic packaging to use depends on your specific needs and application.   Choosing the Best Plastic Bag Type Polyethylene bags: Polyethylene bags are translucent or opaque with a slight haze to them that allows you to see the items inside, although the details of the contents won’t be clear. Polyethylene bags are ideal for packaging goods or items that require a
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The term poly bag can refer to any bag made out of plastic, though it typically references polyethylene bags. Polyethylene (PE), also referred to as polythene, is one of the most frequently-used plastics in modern manufacturing. Although PE is used across industries, one of its primary functions is as an affordable and reliable packaging material. In this context, PE is used to create bags with varying weight-bearing capacities. PE’s hydrocarbon molecular structure gives poly bags the ideal combination of flexibility, tensile strength, and puncture resistance to protect contents of all shapes and sizes.  If you’re looking for a versatile and cost-effective bag
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  Polyethylene is one of the most widely used plastic types and is made from the polymerization of ethylene gas. They have extensive applications ranging from plastic bags and bottles to certain industrial parts and components. Depending upon the application, the density of the plastic is decided. For instance, high-density plastics which are absolutely non-permeable are used in making pipes, tanks, and so on. On the other hand, low-density plastic is used to make shopping bags, water bottles, and so on. These are categorized as high density, low density, linear low density polyethylene. This post explains the difference between custom
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Over the years, a lot has been said about the plastic bags and their perils to the environment and people. However, that has not affected their popularity. Why? The reason is because they are the most functional packaging option that are cost-effective, easy to use, and convenient to store. They are beneficial to retailers and consumers in several ways, and thus are a popular packaging option in spite of all the shortcomings. Realizing the growing demand for clear plastic bags and other types of recyclable poly bags, they are being manufactured in bulk quantity in wholesale prices. Universal Plastic is
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  Storing food items in vacuum seal bags is pretty common and convenient on both domestic and commercial levels. There are vacuum storage bags, which can be refrigerated and even frozen, thawed, and then heated. FDA-approved, good-quality thick plastic needs to be used for such bags to store food, as the bags be capable to withstand hot and cold temperatures. They should not melt when heated or crack and tear up when frozen. This happens when low-quality thin plastic bags, and hence FDA has separate standards for storing food items as there should be no risk of the melted plastic
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Over the years, businesses have been investing in billboards, television commercials, and several other promotional items to establish their brand in the minds of their customers. Additionally, they have been investing in various small and large customized promotional items to make their brand stand out in the crowd. Although many of these promotional items have a certain impact on viewers and customer’s mind, nothing can match the intensity of impact created by a custom printed plastic bag. In recent years, there has been a big shift towards bags made of natural fiber or eco-friendly materials; however, custom printed personalized plastic
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Product storage and packaging is an important concern for industries that deal with sensitive or delicate products, especially the food industry. Thus, manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers are always on a lookout for efficient products that will help them assure the safe delivery of products to end users. Among the various choices available, seal top reclosable bags have gained immense popularity in recent years. These bags are made of clear plastic, and feature zipper locks, which helps secure the contents of the bag as well as provide a clear view of stored item. These bags are ideal for storage, display, securing,
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Reclosable zip lock bags are widely chosen for shipping, packaging and storage applications. Made to offer outstanding protection to the products, these zip lock bags are immensely useful for several applications across industries ranging from food, manufacturing, electronics, construction, automotive and many others. Clear zip plastic bags are available in several sizes and mil thicknesses to meet the varied storage, display, and shipping requirements of the customers. As a user, you would be confused to make the right purchase from the options of several sizes available. So, how to choose the right size and mil thickness for your applications. This
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Packaging has become an important part of the branding exercise as it is the face of the product. It not only protects your food or items within but helps retain the freshness and original properties. Nowadays, there are many options when it comes to packaging, and this includes stand up pouches. Top brands from various industries are replacing the conventional way of packaging with flexible packaging methods because of their focus on using environment-friendly and lightweight packaging materials. Stand up pouches fit into all these categories and literally stand on retail shelves. So, they are widely accepted, popular, and the
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