4 Ways to Effectively Use Custom Printed Plastic Bags

December 12, 2022 Blog

Custom printed plastic bags have been popular among businesses for several years now as they help promote the brand directly and indirectly. Customers associate a brand with a certain logo or content which is printed on the bag, and this creates a visual impact not only on the user but also viewers. A beautifully customized plastic bag is reused several times before discarding. Your brand impression gets stronger with each use. Do you know custom printed plastic bags are used in various capacities? Their affordability, versatility, and utility make them ideal for all types of businesses. Are you intrigued to
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Resealable Bags: A Buying Guide | Types, Sizes, and Features

March 25, 2022 Blog

Table of Contents Types of Reclosable Poly Bags Which Size and Mil Thickness Should You Choose? Custom Printed Resealable Plastic Bags Why Work with Universal Plastic? Resealable or reclosable plastic bags are used to contain a broad range of products, from loose food products like trail mix and baking flour to furniture assembly pieces like screws, nuts, and bolts. They come in a wide range of materials and closure designs, each of which offers unique benefits for different products and conditions. Universal Plastic offers a comprehensive selection of resealable plastic bags made from durable, lightweight polypropylene. Our selection of stock
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Polyethylene (PE) vs. Polypropylene (PP) Bags – A Selection Guide

November 17, 2021 Blog

When it comes to choosing plastics bags, two options are often considered: polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) plastic. Although polyethylene and polypropylene bags are both plastics, they aren’t typically used for the same purpose or products. Deciding which type of plastic packaging to use depends on your specific needs and application. Choosing the Best Plastic Bag Type Polyethylene bags: Polyethylene bags are translucent or opaque with a slight haze to them that allows you to see the items inside, although the details of the contents won’t be clear. Polyethylene bags are ideal for packaging goods or items that require a
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Poly Bags: A Buying Guide

June 7, 2021 Blog

As business owners, you would understand the importance of investing in high-quality packaging to ensure the safety of products during storage and transportation. One of the most popularly used packaging materials used for packaging is poly bag, which is greatly popular for its durability and versatility. It is used widely for packaging across food and beverage, agricultural, medical, and healthcare industries. This post offers you an overview of poly bags, including their types, typical materials of construction, applications, and so on. Types of Wholesale Poly Bags There are different types of wholesale poly bags available in the market best suited
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Know the Difference between Various Polyethylene Bags – HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE

November 6, 2019 Blog

Polyethylene is one of the most widely used plastic types and is made from the polymerization of ethylene gas. Polythene or polyethylene finds applications across industries. There are many types of polyethylene bags based on density, bag type and so on. There high density as well as low density polyethylene bags. High-density plastics which are absolutely non-permeable are used in making pipes, tanks, and so on. On the other hand, low-density plastic is used to make shopping bags, water bottles, and so on. Low density polyethylene bags (LDPE) are extensively used in retail and FMCG as shopping bags. Based on
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Why Choose Universal Plastic as Your Plastic Bag Manufacturer

October 4, 2019 Blog

Over the years, a lot has been said about the plastic bags and their perils to the environment and people. However, that has not affected their popularity. Why? The reason is because they are the most functional packaging option that are cost-effective, easy to use, and convenient to store. They are beneficial to retailers and consumers in several ways, and thus are a popular packaging option in spite of all the shortcomings. Realizing the growing demand for clear plastic bags and other types of recyclable poly bags, they are being manufactured in bulk quantity in wholesale prices. Universal Plastic is
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Know Which Vacuum Bags and Pouches Are the Best for Your Food

September 23, 2019 Blog

  Storing food items in vacuum seal bags is pretty common and convenient on both domestic and commercial levels. There are vacuum storage bags, which can be refrigerated and even frozen, thawed, and then heated. FDA-approved, good-quality thick plastic needs to be used for such bags to store food, as the bags be capable to withstand hot and cold temperatures. They should not melt when heated or crack and tear up when frozen. This happens when low-quality thin plastic bags, and hence FDA has separate standards for storing food items as there should be no risk of the melted plastic
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Why Custom Printed Plastic Bags Are Important for Your Business?

September 12, 2019 Blog

Over the years, businesses have been investing in billboards, television commercials, and several other promotional items to establish their brand in the minds of their customers. Additionally, they have been investing in various small and large customized promotional items to make their brand stand out in the crowd. Although many of these promotional items have a certain impact on viewers and customer’s mind, nothing can match the intensity of impact created by a custom printed plastic bag. In recent years, there has been a big shift towards bags made of natural fiber or eco-friendly materials; however, custom printed personalized plastic
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Value Plus Clear Line Bags for Outstanding Protection, Convenience and Economy

September 4, 2019 Blog

Product storage and packaging is an important concern for industries that deal with sensitive or delicate products, especially the food industry. Thus, manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers are always on a lookout for efficient products that will help them assure the safe delivery of products to end users. Among the various choices available, seal top reclosable bags have gained immense popularity in recent years. These bags are made of clear plastic, and feature zipper locks, which helps secure the contents of the bag as well as provide a clear view of stored item. These bags are ideal for storage, display, securing,
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Guidelines to Select the Right Size and Mil Spec for Clear Zip Plastic Bags

August 16, 2019 Blog

Zip lock resealable bags are widely chosen for shipping, packaging and storage applications. These zip lock bags are immensely useful for several applications across industries ranging from food, manufacturing, electronics, construction, automotive, and many others. Mostly clear and transparent, these zip lock plastic bags are available in several sizes and mil thicknesses to meet diverse requirements ranging from storage and shipping to cooking, heating in a microwave, deep freezing, and so on. Regardless of the application you need these zipper bags for, it is crucial to know the right size and Mil you require. This post discusses some guidelines which
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