Is There a Difference Between Polywoven Bags and FIBCs?
PP woven bags and FIBCs are actually the same thing despite how different they may sound. FIBCs are also referred to as PP bags because they are made from polypropylene fabric. The sturdy fabric ensures the products stay safe for extended periods of time, without getting spoiled or contaminated.
If you are looking for a bulk packaging option, PP woven bags or FIBC bags will be a perfect choice no matter what type of materials you’re transporting – finely powdered foods, chemicals, liquids, construction material, agricultural items, and anything else.
Why Choose PP Woven Bags or FIBCs?
A lot of industries use FIBC bulk bags or PP bags for storing and moving bulk commodities due to their functional performance and cost benefits. When it comes to moving materials like salt, sugar, flour, cement, sand, and fertilizers, PP bags are preferred over paper or jute containers for obvious reasons.
Traditionally, paper bags were used to transport material for consumers and retailers, but these bulky and overloaded bags would tear and rip easily. As a result, suppliers and retailers were usually forced to absorb the extra costs that come with replacing damaged goods and even clean up after.
Packaging manufacturers are well aware of these issues and that’s why the majority of them have switched to PP woven bags. These bulk bags are specifically designed to overcome the annoying and loss-inducing drawbacks of jute or paper containers.
As their name suggests, PP bags are made of thousands of plastic strands woven together to create a thread-like material that is extremely durable and sturdy. These bags can carry over 2,000 pounds without any problems.
In the last couple of decades, PP woven bags have been extensively adopted by the manufacturing and agricultural industries, mostly used to hold sand, minerals, animal feed, produce, fertilizers, chemicals, cement, rice, flour, sugar, coffee, and much more.
The PP bags can be custom-printed with your company’s logo, brand name, or any type of text on one or two sides as well – and they come in a variety of sizes.
Depending on your requirements, the bags can be modified with laminations, anti-slip coatings, UV-resistant coatings, and gussets. If you manufacture or supply pet food items, you will love the smaller PP bags since statistics show most American pet owners like to buy pet food on a weekly basis.
Also, if you need to transport something that is prone to water or moisture damage, using PP woven bags will ensure your goods’ safety. The woven polypropylene bags are made from plastic, so they are naturally waterproof. The bags will not get soggy or damaged even during inclement weather.
Waterproof and weather-proof packaging, like PP bags, increases the merchandising options for retailers and reduces the risk of damaged goods at the same time.
Contact Palmetto Industries for Superior and Affordable PP Woven Bags
Your bulk packaging needs to be lightweight, durable, and strong to be able to provide maximum protection to your goods. PP bags do all of the above and they are incredibly environmentally friendly as well. You can recycle these bags and minimize your carbon footprint while still optimizing your logistics. If you are ready to up your packaging game, contact us today to learn more about our PP bags or to place an order.
By Purvis King
Bringing over 35 years of textile and flexible packaging experience to Palmetto, Mr. King earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Physics from Augusta College in 1985. He is skilled in all aspects of manufacturing and engineering of flexible, woven polypropylene plastics. In his free time Mr. King enjoys playing disc golf with his two sons and enjoying the outdoors.
