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From safeguarding products during shipping to enhancing retail presentation, these bags provide a reliable solution for nearly every industry. With various types available, each designed for specific applications, polyethylene bags ensure optimal storage, transportation, and product safety. Understanding the different types and their uses can help businesses select the best option for their packaging requirements.6 Basic Types of Polyethylene Bags1. Gusseted Bags2. Bottom-Gusseted Bags3. Layflat bags4. Side-Sealed Bags5. Compartment Bags6. Reverse Bags on a Roll (RBOR)Gusseted BagsGusseted bags are used as an alternative to flat bags for many products, such as mattress bags, furniture covers, food products and more. Gusseted bags include an extra piece of material in the sides, bottom, or both to allow for more room and better strength. Bottom-Gusseted BagsA variation on gusseted bags, bottom-gusseted bags feature additional material at the bottom of the bag that allows it to stand up on its own, or easily slip over a product. This type of bag is available in a variety of styles and sizes. Pet food and coffee bean bags are common examples of bottom-gusseted bags.Layflat BagsThis type of bag is the simplest (think of a zip-top bag), but also offers nearly limitless options for customization. From color to printing to size and thickness, layflat bags are a blank canvas. Side-Sealed BagsThese bags come pre-sealed along the side(s) of your choosing, allowing for easy access on the other side for filling with your product. For example, small pouches for salad dressing may come sealed along three sides. Once the product has been added, the last side can be sealed. Compartment BagsCompartment bags offer multiple options for customization depending on your product. They’re used when you want to package multiple pieces separately, yet keep them together. Reverse Bags on a Roll (RBOR)RBORs come off the line with the sealed ends first, which allows for easy insertion when using a K&R bag inserter.See Something You Like?We’re happy to help create a quote for your needs – usually within a day or less. Here’s what you’ll find with our poly bags:Bags range in size from 5″x 10″ to 120″x 500″Thickness from .0005 to .010 milWide spectrum of colors and printsBags wound on rolls or individually stacked in cartonsIf you need something different, just let us know – our in-house R&D and testing department can help.Contact Versa Pak"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.versa-pak.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"A Quick Guide to the 6 Basic Types of Polyethylene Bags","item":"https:\/\/www.versa-pak.com\/blog\/a-quick-guide-to-the-6-basic-types-of-polyethylene-bags\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]