What Are FIBC Bags ?

A flexible intermediate bulk container (FIBC), jumbo, bulk bag, super sack, big bag, or tonne bag is an industrial container made of flexible fabric that is designed for storing and transporting. It has multiple industrial applications

FIBCs are most often made of thick woven strands of oriented polypropylene,[4] either coated or uncoated. FIBC bags are used around the world as an economical alternative to traditional shipping and storage solutions, such as wood pallets, plastic containers or metal bins.

FIBC bags are used because of their practicality, durability, reusability and other beneficial qualities that make them ideal shipping, containing and storage solutions. Depending on what they’re used for, FIBC bags can be made of different materials or designed in different shapes and sizes. FIBC bags are designed to withstand enormous tensile strength, with some types being rated to carry up to 5,000 pounds per bag.

What Are FIBC Bags Made Of ?

Manufacturers can use a variety of materials to produce bulk bags. However, the most common material used to produce FIBC bags is polypropylene — a petroleum-based product. Polypropylene is a soft, woven, flexible and lightweight thermoplastic that’s entirely recyclable.

Polypropylene is an inert material, meaning it won’t undergo erosion and degradation due to chemical processes. This property is what gives FIBC bags the durability and reusability that make them so desirable in shipping and storage solutions. The tight weave of polypropylene fibers makes FIBC bags and capable of holding weights exponentially heavier than the material itself. These properties and more are what make FIBC bags beneficial and increasingly popular in the supply chain.

What are the benefits of FIBC ?

  1. Worker Safety
  2. Product Safety
  3. Cost Effectiveness
  4. Recyclability
  5. Maximized Storage
  6. Labor Saving
  7. Improved transport and Handling
  8. Versatility

Areas where FIBC is most frequently used ?

  1. Agriculture
  2. Chemical production
  3. Construction
  4. Engineering
  5. Fishing
  6. Manufacturing
  7. Mining
  8. Pharmaceuticals

Bulk bags, another commonly used name for FIBC bags are the most popular form of bulk goods packaging in the market. They are used for the transport and storage of all types of loose or granulated materials.

FIBC bags come with various Filling/Discharge/Loop options. Every customer has different requirements and uses a different style of bag.

Filling Options
  1. Open top with them
  2. Tie down Flap
  3. Skirt Duffle top
  4. Filling Spout
  5. Open top with draw cord
  6. Conical Spout
Discharge Options
  1. Full drop bottom
  2. Discharge Spout
  3. Discharge Spout with protective flap
  4. Discharge Spout with Iris Closure
  5. Discharge Spout with Petal Closure
Lifting Loop Options
  1. Cross corner loops
  2. U Panel with side seam loops
  3. Tunnel lift bags
  4. Single Loop
  5. Two Loops
  6. Finger Loops
  7. Single/ Double Stevedore Loops