How to measure a bag
Resins:
All our resins are prime, virgin Low Density or Linear Low Density Polyethylene manufactured in North America.
- Low-density resins have great tensile strength, flexibility and water barrier properties
- Food-grade: meets all FDA, USDA, Health Agriculture Canada requirements
- High Clarity: To allow clear viewing of product
- Film is Corona treated for ink adherence/printability
Thickness or Gauge
The thickness, or "gauge", of a plastic bag refers to the thickness of a single wall of the bag, generally measured in mils, or thousandths of an inch (1000 mil = 1 inch).
(Note: Bags are sometimes measured in microns (mic). To convert between mils and microns: 25.4 microns = 1 mil.)
Typical Thicknesses for Low Density Bags
Light weight bags: 0.8 - 1.25 mil Typical uses: Produce bags. Ideal for economical coverage of lightweight products.
Standard weight bags: 1.5 mil Typical uses: food, scratch protection, storing, display.
Medium weight commercial bags: 2.0 mil Typical uses: foods, garments, shipping.
Heavy weight bags: 3 - 5 mil Typical uses: parts, for shipping scuff and tear resistance.
