Bags

Description

Bags are flexible or semi-flexible sacks that can be used for a broad range of storage, carrying, packaging and shipping applications. They are made from a broad range of materials such as paper, plastic, cloth, leather, canvas, and several other non-rigid materials. Bags differ in terms of characteristics and applications. Some bags have additional features such as being moisture resistant, heavy duty, double walled, corrosion resistant, insulated, static shielded, vented etc. Bags are held securely by using zippers, reseals, and fasteners or even by just folding them.

Types

Based on the manufacturing material, bags are classified as:

• Plastic bags
• Paper bags
• Leather bags
• Canvas bags
• Fabric bags

Based on their features, bags are classified as:

• Zip lock bags
• Reusable bags
• Promotional bags
• Transparent bags
• Antistatic Bags
• Open end bags

Based on their applications, bags are classified as:

• Medical bags
• Optical bags
• Jewelry bags
• Carry bags
• Backpacks
• Travel bags
• Sports bags
• Laundry bags
• Cosmetic bags
• Shipping bags
• Shopping bags

Advantages

The advantages of some specific types of bags are:

• Anti static bags have the key feature of static resistance for sensitive electronic parts
• Reclosable bags are characteristic of their zip lock, which keeps the contents safely
• Transparent bags are used in laboratories and hospitals, since their transparency helps to view the specimen without the need to open the bags
• Empty bags can be easily folded and thus are convenient to carry wherever needed

Applications

Bags are used for transportation of chemicals, electronic parts, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, hazardous materials, food and beverages. Designer bags are used for jewelry and cosmetic applications. Open end bags are ideal for storing, refrigerating, or freezing food in the food industry. Optical bags have the special feature of split compartment, which isolates and protects the lenses.