How to Choose Plastic Bags？

What Are Plastic Bags for Transportation?

Plastic bags play a crucial role during transportation by ensuring products are safely and efficiently delivered to customers and online retailers. They are a popular and essential form of transport packaging for businesses, especially in the e-commerce sector. Plastic bags can be used to package a variety of products, including clothing, books, small electronics, accessories, and even some food items.

Plastic bags offer advantages such as low cost, customization options, lightweight design, and sufficient protection for non-fragile items. Businesses can enhance customer experience by customizing brand elements like logos and colors. With rising environmental awareness, eco-friendly options like biodegradable and recyclable plastic bags are becoming more common, combining practicality with sustainability.

Transportation Plastic Bag Details

- Materials: Polyethylene (PE) — LDPE, HDPE, LLDPE, PVC, PVA, PP, PLA, EVA, OPP, etc.

- Sizes: From 2" x 2" up to 54" (customizable)

- Colors:

1. Single solid colors (white, black, blue, red, green, yellow, etc.)

2. Transparent/clear or frosted

3. Multi-color

4. Pantone Matching System (PMS)

5. Custom colors

- Bag Types: Clear plastic bags, frosted bags, resealable bags, poly mailers, reusable seal bags, retail bags, flat bags, stand-up pouches, etc.

- Logo Printing Techniques: Screen printing, digital printing, flexographic printing, heat transfer, hot stamping, labeling (stickers or tags)

- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ):

1. Clear/Frosted base: 2,000 pieces

2. Black & white or colored base: 5,000 pieces

Advantages of Using Plastic Bags for Transportation

Cost-Effectiveness

Plastic bags cost less to produce than cartons, making them ideal for bulk purchases. Their lightweight nature also reduces shipping fees.

Lightweight and Space-Saving

Plastic bags weigh less than boxes and take up less storage space, allowing for more efficient inventory management. They conform to the shape of the contents, lowering volumetric shipping costs.

Durability and Weather Resistance

They offer moisture-proof, dust-proof, tear-resistant, and waterproof features, protecting goods even in harsh weather.

Brand Customization

Custom logos and branding enhance brand recognition and improve the unboxing experience for customers.

Eco-Friendly Options

Available in recyclable or biodegradable materials, balancing practicality with environmental responsibility.

Factors to Consider When Choosing Transportation Plastic Bags

- Size and Thickness

Choose a size that fits your products snugly without excess space. Thickness is measured in mils (thousandths of an inch); 1-2 mil for lightweight items, 3-6 mil for heavier goods.

- Security and Privacy

Opaque bags with tamper-evident designs are recommended for sensitive items.

- Protection Requirements

For fragile items, consider bubble-lined or padded plastic bags to ensure safe transit.

- Custom Printing

If brand promotion is important, opt for custom printing services to elevate customer experience.

- Environmental Impact

Use biodegradable or recyclable materials to meet sustainability goals.

Best Practices for Transporting with Plastic Bags

a) Proper Packaging

Ensure products fit tightly inside bags to minimize movement. Use foam or bubble wrap for fragile items.

b) Secure Sealing

Seal bags firmly with tamper-evident features, such as strong adhesive strips or supplementary tape.

c) Labels and Documentation

Apply labels flatly and clearly with visible barcodes. For international shipments, place customs documents inside a transparent pouch.

d) Seasonal Considerations

Extreme temperatures may affect products; use insulating materials for sensitive goods.

e) Carrier Requirements

Understand carrier size, weight, and packaging rules to avoid additional fees.

Common Sizes of Transportation Plastic Bags

- Small Size Bags: 2" x 2" to 8" x 10", suitable for jewelry, small accessories, cosmetics, promotional items.

- Small Clothing Bags: About 24" (60 cm) to 36" (90 cm), ideal for shirts, skirts, and small garments.

- Medium Bags: 8" x 10" to 12" x 15", suitable for shoes, bags, electronics.

- Medium Clothing Bags: 36" (90 cm) to 48" (120 cm), suitable for dresses, jackets, jeans.

- Large Bags: 12" x 15" to 24" x 24" or larger, fit suits, trench coats, bedding.

- Large Polyethylene Clothing Bags: 40" to 60", perfect for coats, long skirts, gowns.

Sample Brand Project for Transportation Plastic Bags

- Bag Type: Zipper polyethylene bags, frosted PE bags

- Material: Double-sided single-layer PE

- Size: 17 x 25 cm

- Color: Semi-transparent matte base with black logo

- Process: Single-sided printing, zipper bag, punched holes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the price for custom logo plastic bags?

Pricing depends on size, color, printing method, quantity, and logo files. Larger orders lower the unit cost. Contact a sales expert for a quote.

2. What is the lead time for bulk production and shipping?

Mass production usually takes 15-20 days, with express shipping requiring 3-6 business days.

3. What files are needed for production?

Please provide vector design files (PDF, AI, EPS, CDR, or PSD). Free design service is available if no files are provided.

4. What is the ordering process?

Requirement discussion → Quotation and invoice → Payment → Design confirmation → Mass production → Worldwide shipping.