Poly Bags
Protect your products with dependable poly bags. Choose from polythene bags, mailing bags, and gusseted bags for storage, protection, packing, and dispatch. Find the right size and style to keep goods secure, organised, and ready to move.
Explore our range of Poly Bags
Choose Packaging That Makes the Job Easier
The wrong packaging quickly becomes an everyday frustration. Bags that tear, products that do not fit properly, and stock that is difficult to identify can all slow down storage, packing, and dispatch.
Choosing between different sizes, materials, and thicknesses can also feel more complicated than it should. A lightweight product may only need simple protection, while bulky goods, heavier components, or customer orders can demand something more specific.
The right poly bags help remove that friction by giving each product the protection, space, and handling it actually needs.
Find the Right Poly Bag for the Job
Different products create different packaging demands, so the best choice starts with what you need the bag to do.
Choose polythene bags for everyday storage, protection, and organisation, especially when keeping contents visible is useful. Use mailing bags when you need lightweight, practical packaging for ecommerce and postal dispatch. For bulky, irregular, or higher-volume contents, gusseted bags provide additional room by expanding around the product.
Match the bag size, thickness, and format to the application, and packaging becomes simpler, quicker, and easier to build into your everyday workflow.
Packaging Options Built Around Real Applications
Choose from poly bags designed for a wide range of commercial and industrial requirements, with different sizes, thicknesses, materials, and formats available to suit the job.
From clear polythene bags for protecting and organising products to quick-seal mailing bags for dispatch and expandable gusseted bags for bulkier contents, each option solves a different packaging challenge.
When a standard format is not suitable, specialist and bespoke options can help you find a solution that fits the product rather than forcing the product into the wrong packaging.
FAQs
What thickness poly bag do I need?
The right thickness depends on the weight, shape, and handling demands of the contents. Lightweight products may only require a thinner bag, while heavier, sharper, or frequently handled items generally benefit from a higher micron specification.
What if standard bag sizes do not fit my product?
A specialist or bespoke option may be more suitable when standard dimensions do not work. This can help avoid forcing an awkward product into packaging that is too small or using unnecessarily oversized bags.
What is the difference between poly bags and polythene bags?
The terms are often used interchangeably, with “poly bag” commonly used as a shortened term for a polythene bag. Within this range, poly bags act as the broader category covering standard polythene bags, mailing bags, and gusseted bags.
Why choose mailing bags instead of boxes?
Mailing bags can provide a lighter and quicker packaging option for suitable products such as clothing and other non-fragile goods. Their peel-and-seal closure also helps streamline packing without requiring separate tape.
Can buying in larger quantities reduce the cost?
Yes, selected products use quantity-based pricing, so the unit cost can decrease as order quantities increase. For example, ITP’s grey mailing bags currently show lower pack pricing across higher quantity bands.
Are mailing bags suitable for ecommerce businesses?
Yes, grey mailing bags are specifically suited to online retailers, home sellers, and small businesses. Their opaque material, waterproof construction, and peel-and-seal closure make them particularly practical for fulfilment.
Can poly bags help make warehouse organisation easier?
Yes, particularly when clear bags are used to keep smaller items contained while remaining visible. This can make stock easier to identify, separate, and manage without repeatedly opening the packaging.
Why buy different types of poly bags instead of using one bag for everything?
Because storage, dispatch, and bulky-product packaging place different demands on the bag. Standard polythene bags, mailing bags, and gusseted bags each solve a different problem, making it easier to choose packaging that fits the job rather than forcing one format to do everything.
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