You have a lot of choices when it comes to sealing bags. Sealing bag manufacturers produce sealing bags in a variety of materials such as paper, Mylar and polyethylene. Self-sealing bags are mainly used for mailing and are generally made from paper or light weight cardboard. Heat sealed bags are made from Mylar and are heavy duty. Polyethylene bags are made for self-sealing and resealable packaging.
When it comes to long term storage, look to using vacuum packed or heat-sealed sealing bags. Heat sealing and vacuum packing offer long term storage options for both perishable and non-perishable goods. Self-sealing bags and resealable bags are a great option non-perishable goods storage. Whether you are simply using sealed bags for storage or if you are using them to package goods for resale, it is important to choose the packaging that is best suited to the preservation of your product.
1. Purchase self-sealing bags and resealable bags for non-perishable items.
2. Use vacuum sealers and bags for an air tight seal.
3. Rely on heat bag sealers to seal your dry goods in an airtight packaging.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Purchase self-sealing packaging and mailers along resealable bags for non-perishables
Buy resealable and self-sealing bags when an air tight seal is not necessary for your business needs. Use resealable bags when you store items that are accessed frequently. Resealable bags are great for packaging items that are retailed.
I recommend: Shopping at
Global Industrial for resealable bags. They carry anti-static bags for electronics and polyethylene bags in a variety of sizes.
ULINE is the place to shop when you need self sealing bags. They carry anything from padded mailers to Tyvek envelopes. Purchase tamper evident bag seals from
American Casting to secure items in your resealable bags.
Try vacuum seal bags for a variety of uses
Whether you are looking to seal perishable or non-perishable items, vacuum sealing bags offer an airtight seal to protect your merchandise. Use vacuum sealing to store anything from nuts and bolts to steaks and veggies.
I recommend: Look to
SealerBags.com for all your vacuum sealing needs. Purchase vacuum seal bags and sealers from them or use their vacuum seal bags with your current machine. Find a larger variety of vacuum seal bags from
ecplaza Global.
Use heat sealers and sealing bags for an airtight seal
Try heat sealers to package food items such as coffee, flour or dried fruit. Find heavy duty bag sealers and bags from the following manufacturers.
I recommend: Therm-O-Seal has heavy duty heat sealers as well as services for rebuilding or repairing your current sealer.
Plastic Bags For You carries all the supplies you need for heat sealing. Purchase your bag sealer, bags and other supplies from them.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Have your logo along with your contact information printed directly on the sealing bags you choose for simple advertising purposes.
The official source of Sealing Bags is the Sealing Bags page at Business.com
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