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T-Shirt Bags and the Truth Behind Them

Post by: Fetpak Admin Tags: bags,buying t-shirt bags,colored t-shirt bags,Fetpak 10 Comments

T-Shirt Bags and the truth behind them…sounds like some deep dark secrets lurk, but reality is that T-Shirt Bags mean no harm. Below are some general facts about these bags, from measuring to case packing. Hopefully this helps you choose the correct size bag at the right price.

First we start off with measuring, take a standard size Grocery T-Shirt Bag, called 1/6 Barrel in the industry. These generally measure 12″ x 7″ x 23″ (although most of our competitors bags measure significantly smaller yet they continue to call them “grocery bags” or “1/6 barrel”). But we are talking measuring T-Shirt Bags, so in this example the 12″ is the width (easy enough right?). The 7″ is the gusset. So if you look at the side of the bag and pull it out as far as it can go, ours will measure 7″. The 23″ is from the bottom of the bag to the top of the handle. Yes the handle. So the actual use of the bag is generally 5 to 6 inches less than the last number, in this case 23″. Not measuring to the top is the most common mistake customers make when purchasing T-Shirt Bags. The gusset is also important to compare as a smaller gusset will markedly change the volume the bag is capable of holding.

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Many companies sell Plastic T-Shirt Bags by the case with no mention of quantity. This is something to beware of as chances are means there will be much less quantity inside than the standard packing. On the 12″ x 7″ x 23″ the standard packing is 1,000. Fetpak prints the quantity inside and the measurement on every carton. If you do not see the quantity printed on the carton, it’s possible you are being shorted. You may want to do a spot check.

Look at the thickness of the T-Shirt Bag. On High Density T-Shirt Bags the thickness of 12″ x 7″ x 23″ grocery size should be at least 13 Microns. 25 Microns = 1 Mil. Never purchase a T-Shirt Bag with microns below 11, even small sizes should be 11. The larger the bag, the higher the microns should be. Depending on the size, but bags larger than grocery size should range from 16 to 20 microns.

Quality of plastic is also a factor to consider. This is the most difficult to determine since you must physically test the bag. Many bag companies use filler in the composition of the bags. This weakens the bags, but saves the company a substantial amount of money as less resin is used. In effect they are cheating you so they will never tell you that filler is being used. If you touch the bag and feel a filmy residue then filler was used. If buying online you should only buy from a company you can trust, for example Fetpak. 🙂

Follow the above advice and use the right size bags, with the correct count and composition you are paying for. And of course only purchase from a trustworthy company.

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10 Comments

By Fetpak Admin May 22nd, 2020

Our Hang Tabs do not come with any material to punch out, also known as “chads”. This saves time and makes it cleaner.

Here is the information on them…
https://www.fetpak.com/index.php/hang-tabs-round-slot-euro-hook-hang-tabs-round-slot-euro-hook-clear-made-usa-c-87_88_89

By Sarah May 21st, 2020

Is there a name for the part of the hanging tag that gets left behind? Been debating whether it would be a called a hanging chad considering how simmilar it seems to be to the dangling bits left over from the election debacle years ago. thanks

By Fetpak Admin October 29th, 2019

Not sure exactly the style and size of the actual bags you are looking for. However in the following link, pictures 1 and 2, those bags are all gusseted. Take a look and let us know if you have any questions. We can send you samples if you like. https://www.fetpak.com/index.php/plastic-bags-paper-bags-shopping-bags-twist-ties-c-340

By Kathy October 28th, 2019

I weave sleeping mats for the homeless. In order to make the mat 6′ long, the last panel is only 6″ . If I use regular grocery bags they have to be tied off and cut. This is unacceptable. Wal-Mart has a small bag that is the perfect width when guests are opened. It is 12″ wide so I double it. Do you have a bag that is 8 -1/4″ closed but 12″ wide with guests open?

By Fetpak Admin February 14th, 2019

Hi Abi, not a problem answering your question at all. You are more correct, if held up they look like Sleeveless T-Shirts. That is the origin of calling them a “T-Shirt Bag” 🙂

By Abi February 14th, 2019

Hello! This is a bit of an odd question, but me and my father were debating; why they are called t-shirt bags? I thought they look a little like tank tops when folded, and my father was thinking they were originally made to hold t-shirts. Figured I’d ask the experts! Thanks!

By Fetpak Admin January 15th, 2018

Greg, we are sending you an email with details. We don’t stock orange bags, however all of our colored bags are the same low price as our white. Thanks.

By GSGosselin@charter.net January 14th, 2018

We are crocheting and weaving plastic bags into sleeping mats for homeless people. For the most part, we use recycled bags from grocery stores. But sometimes we want to add color. Do you ever sell cases of bags with flaws in color or with the handles? We are even willing to take bags that are misprinted.
My next
Question is why orange bags are so much more expensive?
Thanks
Greg Gosselin
Minister to children
Eastern hills Baptist Church
Montgomery, Al

By Fetpak Admin April 18th, 2014

Jen…”BBL” is an abbreviation for “barrel”. Barrel is a general measurement of a T-Shirt Bag. 1/6 barrel generally equals a grocery size bag (~12″ x 7″ x 23″), but since this term is so general you need to be careful on the exact size as it can range from 23″ long to 20″. It’s better to go by the actual measurements of the bag.

Every size of Fetpak’s T-Shirt Bags have the center tab with hole so you can easily hang a pack of bags using a hook. Some companies do not have the center tab, so that is something you need to inquire about before purchasing.

Below is our T-Shirt Bag page. Let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks.
https://www.fetpak.com/index.php/shirt-bags-bag-racks-shirt-bags-colors-and-clear-c-340_374_375

By Jen April 18th, 2014

What does “BBL” stand for? Also, what do you call the center “tab” that has the little hole in it? Is that style of bag called something different? I need bags with the center tab as that’s how I store them – hanging on a single hook – ready for use. Some t-shirt bags do not have this center tab – – – what’s the difference?

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