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For businesses that deal with pallets of materials, using stretch film is an effective way to provide protection and packaging at an affordable cost. It is what it says: a stretchable plastic film that keeps products from being damaged while shipping. Damage may come as a result of incorrect handling, errant movement, or things based on the environment. There are specific benefits that come from adding stretch film to your business. Here are some of the advantages as well as a look at the inventory carried by Bagmart.

Superior Protection

Stretch film is the perfect solution for businesses that have large numbers of products that need to be secured. When used, they offer increased security, minimizing the possibility of shipping damage. For items stored outside, special UVI film protects items from UV rays. In addition, an opaque film blocks load contents which reduces cases of theft. It also prevents dist, moisture, and dirt from seeping into wrapped products.

Efficiency and Value

Along with the protection it provides, stretch film is an efficient way to wrap items. A stretch wrap machine, which automates the wrapping process, helps with making securing items a faster process. The film itself offers better packaging operations and inventory control while expanding the versatility of product loads. It is also a more economical option when compared to strapping, corrugated, or heat shrink film. On average, equipment for stretch wrap cost less than alternatives of the same caliber, and use less energy.

Bagmart’s Stretch Film

If your business needs film, come to Bagmart. We have film that can be wrapped both by hand and by machine. Our stretch film is available in a variety of sizes and colors. For movers, we also offer XP High-Performance Pre-Stretched Film. This film comes in lighter-weight rolls that are easier to use and at a lower cost without sacrificing performance. The special XP formulation eliminates the need to stretch film for the best results.

No matter if you have a large or small-sized business, the right bag makes all the difference. You want a high-quality bag that gives you the chance to display the products you have to offer. Bagmart carries a wide selection of bags for businesses that are designed to highlight your goods to consumers. In addition to our stock selection, we also do custom bags. These bags are perfect for when you need a special size or feature or want a logo included. Here are some things to consider regarding our custom bags.

How Long Does It Take?

Once you place your order and send a digital version of your artwork, Bagmart takes around a week to create a proof that we send to you for approval. Following this, it takes 4-6 weeks for production, then up to a week of shipping depending on your location. Typically, we ask customers to send their orders two months in advance from when the bags are needed.

What Sizes of Custom Bags Do You Create?

Depending on your needs, we likely can create bags of various sizes with the features you need. Whether it’s pleats that fold out to give you extra room, a die-cut handle, or zipper locking that prevents tampering, we give you the options you need. In terms of thickness, we can customize for this as well; just let us know in either mils or microns what size you are looking for. If you’re not quite sure of the specific size of the bag you need, you can tell us what is going in it. We also customize based on the materials you need, including standard polyethylene or bags similar to cellophane.

Do You Do Prints?

Bagmart can add your custom graphics to our bags. All you need to do is send an e-mail with the artwork in a digital format (most of our vendors use Vector Art). Typically, printing is charged on a per color/per side basis. This means if you use fewer colors and only print on one side, you save money on printing costs.

How Many Custom Bags Can You Do?

While it depends on the bag, the manufacturing plant will usually require a minimum of 5,000 bags. This can be modified based on numerous factors, including the bag type and size. If you are in need of fewer bags, an option may be to get an unprinted bag and apply labels manually or reach out to a printer offering “hot stamping”.

For businesses, how you package your products available for sale may be just as important as what you are selling. You want the items in the bag to be clearly displayed. In addition, you want everything in them to be secure and not fall out before opening. If you are in the market for new packaging materials, consider the selection at Bagmart. We feature a wide selection of storage bags that are perfect for holding any kind of product.

Poly Tubing

One of the top methods for packaging is polyethylene tubing. It is adaptable for items of various sizes by cutting to a requested length and sealing. Bagmart carries clear poly tubing in sizes ranging from 1.5 to 6 mils. Plus, the film is made from 100% virgin low-density polyethylene, which makes it compatible for use with food products. In addition, the tubing is treated on one side for printing. This tubing can be heat sealed, taped, or stapled at one or both ends. Each size comes on 12” diameter rolls. In addition, we also carry tabletop dispensing racks, which make it easy to unroll the tubing.

Drawstring Storage Bags

Bagmart also carries double drawstring bags that open easily and close securely. In addition, the strings offer ease in hanging the bags for display. Made from polypropylene, the bags offer exceptional clarity for outstanding product presentation. They are available in 1.5 and 2-millimeter sizes in clear styles, and with a write-on block for labeling. This makes these bags a great alternative to cloth drawstring bags. Use these bags for multiple purposes, such as work orders, manuals, courtesy bags, and retail packaging.

Seal Top Storage Bags

If you are looking for a storage option that provides outstanding protection, convenience, and economy, consider Clear Line Seal Top Reclosable bags from Bagmart. They are available in 2 and 4-mil thicknesses. Also, they make an economical option for short-term, refrigerated, or lightweight storage. A zipper-type seal at the top of the bag opens and closes easily with repeated usage. In addition, they meet FDA requirements for use with food applications. Versions of these bags are also available with holes at the top of the bag for hanging and write-on blocks to hold various information.

If you are a business looking for a way to securely hold your bagged products, consider purchasing a heat sealer. A heat sealer is a machine that seals packages, products, and other plastic materials through heat. One of the most prominent types of sealers is the impulse sealer. These seal plastics by applying a pulse of energy to the sealing area then immediately cooled, all without warmup time. Bagmart carries a vast selection of these heat sealers as well as the supplies you need to seal anything perfectly. Here is some of our inventory.

Midwest Pacific Heat Sealers

Bagmart offers numerous hand sealers from Midwest Pacific. These sealers are designed to be operated by hand and are rugged enough to use in constant operation. The Midwest Pacific Tabletop Hand Sealer sits on your counter or table and is activated by pressing a bar located on the sealer. A separate version includes a cutter, which is perfect for use with tubing. Using this machine, you can effectively make a bag of any length. The cutter delivers a consistent ¼” margin above the seal. In addition, it can be used with regular poly bags to provide a consistent “cut-off” above the seal. Finally, foot-operated sealers are also available. These are hands-free sealers that create watertight, airtight seals for poly bags and tubing.

Shrink Wrap Systems

In addition to heat sealers, Bagmart also offers shrink wrap systems. Our shrink wrap machines are made from quality material that is wear and rust-resistant. It features a heat gun with multiple speeds and heat resistance to shrink wrap safely and securely. All sealers we carry have 110V and come with a 500′ roll of film and a heat gun. When you need to refill the film, we have you covered there as well. We offer shrink film from Midwest Pacific that is top quality and crystal clear. The film has excellent thickness consistency and shrink properties.

Heat Sealer Equipment

If you ever need supplies for your heat sealer, count on Bagmart to provide you with the essential gear you are looking for. We offer heating elements in both round and flat versions to make cutting and sealing easy. We also carry repair kits designed for the shrink wrap systems we carry. These repair kits include a lower Teflon seal bed cover and an upper Teflon cover, plus an element cover and extra element.

If you are a moving company, you want to do everything possible to protect your client’s items. It could be as small as a glass bowl or something larger like pieces of furniture. No matter what it is, you want it to get to its new destination safely. This is where Bagmart’s selection of bags can help. We offer a wide selection of bags that are designed to hold any item and protect them during transport. Here is a look at some of the inventory of bags for movers we carry.

Stretch Film for Movers

Our XP High Performance Pre-Stretched Film (18″ x 2,000′, 150 rolls/pallet) is very popular with our many Two Men and a Truck customers.  Give us a call for pricing and a sample.  Free freight typically available on 2 or more pallets.

Anti-Static Bags for Movers

If you have gadgets with sensitive electronic components, you know that they can be susceptible to dust and static damage. Bagmart carries anti-static bags that prevent the possibility of damage. Our pink anti-static bags are 2 mils thick and feature a special material with additives that eliminate static damage during packaging, storing, and shipping. They are also amine-free, preventing damage to sensitive polycarbonate boards. We also feature black anti-static bags that are thicker at 4 mils. These bags meet full static decay requirements and with a stronger size, provide enhanced surface resistivity.

Furniture Covers

For homeowners, their furniture comes in many styles and sizes, but they are all important. That makes it key to ensure that they are protected. Bagmart makes this possible with our selection of furniture covers. These covers are made from low-density polyethylene and include generous side gussets designed to fit over furniture easily. The bags protect furniture from moisture, dirt, and dust during moving and storage.

Garment Bags

Garment bags are typically used by dry cleaners and laundry services. However, they also help movers to protect a customer’s clothing during a move. Bagmart carries bags in two different thicknesses and is available for all clothing sizes. A third version that is wider with side gussets is also available. These bags come packed on a perforated roll for easy dispensing.

Mattress Bags for Movers

If your customers need a way to protect their mattresses while moving, mattress bags from Bagmart are a great option. We offer bags in sizes ranging from twin to king. These bags provide protection against dirt and other contaminants and also make it easy to indicate the mattress’s condition. Bagmart’s mattress bags come with a gusset for easy entry and removal. They also feature vent holes to remove excess air.

For medical professionals, bags may not seem like a major part of their job. However, they play a major role across a variety of areas. Whether it’s protecting equipment from dirt and dust or holding prescriptions, bags are important in numerous ways. Bagmart knows this and carries a selection of bags for every area of the healthcare industry. Here is a sample of what we have.

Medical Equipment Covers

When your hospital gets a piece of equipment, you want to ensure it’s protected from dirt, dust, and other elements. Bagmart sells durable plastic covers for various pieces of equipment, all in multiple sizes and colors. For mobility devices, we carry covers for walkers and wheelchairs. In addition, we offer bags designed to protect ventilators, nebulizers, liquid oxygen systems, and other larger pieces of equipment. We also have bags that protect bed frames and bed rails, ensuring that they are clean and ready for use.

Pharmacy Bags

When you are looking for a way for patients to conveniently hold their prescriptions, Bagmart has bags to meet your needs. We offer paper bags that feature a latex-free adhesive tape closure and an opaque design to protect the privacy of patients. For pharmacies that prefer plastic bags, we provide tamper-evident transport bags with a strong adhesive seal closure and have an integrated perforated tear line for easy opening. Also, we have syringe bags that transport and temporarily store syringes used to deliver nutrients through a patient infuser set and line.

Hospital Medical Bags

If you work at a hospital, Bagmart has the bags you need. To start, we carry bedside bags that help with discarding bedside refuse in a hospital, care facility, or home. We also offer personal belonging bags that allow patients to carry their items securely and privately thanks to the opaque design. Sickness bags and infectious waste liners are also available.

Tamper Evident Medical Bags

Bagmart carries tamper-evident bags in a variety of sizes. These bags feature a strong adhesive closure for security as well as perforations for easy access. In addition, they hang directly on the wall in 2-prong and 3-prong setups. The tamper-evident pages come in both printed and clear unprinted versions.

Food plays a major role in everyday life. No matter what time of day, whether it’s breakfast, dinner, or every snack in between, food is important to how we live. The was the food it stored is just as important. Bagmart carries a wide selection of food industry bags that are vital and essential to the foodservice industry. These bags ensure that they keep food safe and secure for both you and your customers. Here are some of the food industry bags we carry.

Metalocene Ice Bags

Ice can be integral to businesses. Many sell it to consumers to keep drinks cold. Others use it as a method of cold storage. If you’re looking for a way to hold ice, Metalocene Ice Bags from Bagmart are a great option. Made from a special production process, these bags create a specific property balance. This process makes the bags ideal for cold storage and for holding ice. Metalocene Ice Bags have excellent durability and strength and meet all FDA requirements for food products. In addition, we also carry ice bucket liners for use within the hospitality industry.

Seal Top Bags

If you are looking for a quick way to store and easily display your products, Bagmart seal top bags are perfect. These bags come with a zipper-lock seal designed to open and close frequently and easily. This offers great protection and convenience, all at an affordable price. Bagmart’s Clear Line Seal Top Reclosable bags come in 2- and 4-mil sizes and are ideal for short-term or refrigerated storage. They are FDA compliant and are packed for convenience and cleanliness. Our bags also feature optional hang holes to easily be displayed in stores, and write-on blocks to hold important information.

Vacuum Pouches

Vacuum sealing is a great way to extend the shelf life of your products. Bagmart carries two styles that can help food industry professionals. Our Co-Extruded Vacuum Pouches meet both FDA and USDA requirements for food product usage. They are made with a seven-layer mixture of polyethylene and nylon resins and can be stretched to fit unique product shapes. With high impact resistance and a low oxygen transfer rate, the bags are perfect for holding meat, fish, nuts, snacks, and more.

We also feature Laminated Poly-Nylon Vacuum Pouches that are made with rugged multi-layer construction. This process means better barrier properties for transmission of both oxygen and moisture vapor, extending the shelf life of products. The bags contain top-quality laminated poly-nylon, giving them high levels of impact resistance, strength, and clarity.

Pan Liners

For those looking for a way to hold cooked food, consider the selection of pan liners available at Bagmart. These liners protect baking, oven, and roasting pans as well as other pots. Lining your cookware with these bags makes cleanup a breeze. In addition to saving cleaning time, these liners also extend the life of your pans by serving as a barrier to the sticky, baked-on residue. Our pan liners are made to withstand temperatures from -70 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Everybody likes coming home to a hot dinner after a long day. However, with so many commitments we have, it’s not easy to cook something once we get back home. Frozen dinners are an option for many people but many aren’t as good as homemade. Fortunately, there is a way to combine modern convenience with traditional cooking methods. Bagmart’s collection of steamer bags allows you to pre-package take-home meals for customers to cook themselves quickly and easily. Here is more information on these bags.

What Are Steamer Bags?

Understanding why steamer bags are becoming more popular for home cooks starts with knowing how they work. Bagmart uses Ready. Chef. Go!™ bags to give grocers a way to provide fresh, packaged take-home meals. These meals can be cooked by shoppers themselves directly in the bag, making both cooking and cleaning easier. The Ready. Chef. Go!™ bag is used by grocers worldwide to package raw meat, seafood, and produce, complete with any marinades and seasonings. All of the ingredients are in the bag, ready to cook once purchased.

The inspiration for Ready. Chef. Go!™ bags come from France, and the cooking tradition of “en papillote”, or “in parchment”. The en papillote cooking method works by using steam to cook food, usually in parchment. As the moisture in the bags reaches its optimal temperature, it turns to steam, which cooks the food in its own natural juices. As a result, the meals that are cooked in the bags come out fragrant and juicy. This method is a quick, simple, and healthy way to cook meals.

Bags Available at Bagmart

Bagmart carries a wide variety of Ready. Chef. Go!™ bags that can be filled with any meals you want. These bags are perfect for selling as an individual, ready-to-cook meal that is perfect for customers looking for a quick, take-home option. Our bags can go in a microwave or a conventional oven. For consumers that like cooking outside, the Ready. Chef. Go!™ bags are also grill-friendly. The grilling bags come with a non-stick sheet inside each bag. They also have an aluminum foil bottom which transfers heat efficiently throughout the bag. On top is a clear window, giving chefs a way to easily monitor the cooking progress. Whether it’s meat, seafood, or vegetables, they all cook quickly on the grill with no flare-ups and without flipping the food.

Our Ready. Chef. Go!™ bags have a glassine top and a parchment paper backing in either brown or black. For customers that prefer the grill option, a foil-lined bag is also available. We have steamer bags that come in both printed and unprinted formats. The printed versions have recommended cooking times directly on the bags. These times list suggestions for a variety of meats and sides and are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking. Ready. Chef. Go!™ bags come in a 250-count package. There is also a package of 6 bags which can be sold directly to customers for home use.

For people in the restaurant industry, bags may not seem like a major thing but are a huge part of the business. However, recent years have seen an increase in takeout and delivery services.  This means having a way to carry out meals is more important than ever. Bagmart carries a wide selection of bags designed to give customers a way to carry out their food safely and securely. Here are some of the bags we carry for restaurants.

Take Out Restaurant Bags

Take-out options are becoming more of an option chosen by diners. As a restaurant, you want to make sure a customer’s order arrives at their destination without having everything spill out. This is where Bagmart’s take-out restaurant bags come in handy. Our collection of bags are made using a strong, high-density material that prevents rips and tears, and also provides leak protection. They feature a deep gusset which allows them to stand up. This makes loading and unloading meals into the bags easy, and can also reduce the chance of spills. The bags come in a variety of handle styles, with square, loop, and wave-top options available. Depending on which style you get, these bags come in boxes of 200 and 500 per package. They also come in multiple sizes to match the needs of your restaurant.

From a delivery standpoint, there are more services than ever that offer to bring food directly to a customer’s house. Restaurants want to ensure that their food arrives correctly. Customers want to trust that delivery drivers will have their food delivered in a timely and proper manner. Bagmart offers Fast Take Tamper-Evident Carryout Bags, which are designed to make sure a customer’s food gets to them without the possibility of tampering. These bags seal at the top with a secure, tamper-proof tape. This protects the contents inside, and opens easily via a perforation. Like the traditional take-out bags, the Fast Take bags have a wide opening and a large gusset for easy loading and unloading. The bags also feature steam vents that keep food inside from getting soggy. The Bagmart Tamper-Evident Carryout Bags come printed or in plain white.

Stand-Up Pouches

If you’re a restaurant that sells ingredients or a take-home version of one of your menu options, Bagmart has the perfect way to carry supplies. We offer a collection of stand-up pouches that come in four different film styles. These pouches stand up when filled, which makes them perfect for storage. Each version of the Stand-Up Pouch is heat sealable, with tear notches and a hang hole for displaying. Pouches are available in white, clear, and silver, with the option of a write-on strip for the clear bags that allow for recording important information.

Another pouch product available for sale at Bagmart is Drink To Go Pouches. With the events of recent months, many restaurants have primarily focused on carry-out services, which reduces the capability to sell alcoholic beverages on their property. The Drink To Go Pouches offer a way for these restaurants to offer drinks to customers. Our pouches are freezable and come in 12-ounce sizes. A case comes with 1000 pouches with 50 inner packs.

Silverware Bags

When ordering takeout, customers want to ensure everything they want is there when they pick up their order. This includes silverware. Bagmart carries a variety of bags that are designed to hold forks, knives, and other items so they are ready to use. The standard silverware bags come in 5 sizes and come either flat-packed or on rolls that have vertical perforations designed for easy opening. We also carry saddle pack bags that come with a flip-top closure. These bags are made from high-density and low-density material and feature a dispenser designed to make filling the bags easy. They come in bundles of 200 bags and are perfect for when small or moderate numbers of bags need to be filled.

Bagmart carries a wide selection of bags that are perfect for meeting the needs of restaurants of all sizes. Our bags handle any take-out orders and ensure your product will be delivered in an orderly fashion.

We don’t usually think of where bags come from when we go grocery shopping. But bags are a major part of our daily shopping routine. Bagmart offers grocery stores numerous advanced bagging products. We carry bags that can be used in multiple departments, and every bag is at reasonable and affordable prices. Bagmart bags are durable and hold all kinds of groceries, all while keeping products safe and secure for shoppers. Here are some of the supplies we create for grocery stores.

Produce Grocery Bags

Every grocery store needs a selection of produce bags to give customers a way to carry their favorite fruits and vegetables. Bagmart has a variety of options to match the needs of any store. Our bags hold apples, grapes, potatoes, lettuce, and more with ease. Celery bags made from low-density material fit stalks of any size. Lettuce bags come vented, allowing the bags to let air circulate through, extending the life of the product. Potato bags also have vented designed to prolong freshness, and in addition, have large side gussets that allow customers to place 5 pounds of vegetables in them. Many of the produce bags have the option for printed graphics or to remain as a standard unmarked bag.

Bakery Bags

Bagmart bakery bags are the best way to hold any kind of baked goods, from bread and everything in between. For smaller items, our selection of cookie bags is perfect for holding single servings. Saddle bags are perfect for single-serve treats and feature a flip-top to keep things in place. Additionally, lip and tape bags have strong, economical material, and come with an adhesive tape top that allows for easy opening and closing.

For larger-sized or multiple items, there are high-density bakery bags that come with a high-slip interior surface. These bags make loading baked goods fast and easy. These bags have the option of graphics included and are partially transparent. This makes it easier for cashiers to ring up what’s inside. Micro-Perf Crusty Bread Bags also are perfect for French or Italian baguettes. They feature multiple micro-perforations within the bag, allowing for excess moisture to escape. With these perforations,  bread crusts are kept crisp, and shoppers prevent soggy loaves. The holes also allow for the “fresh-baked” smell of the bread to come out from the bag, providing a smell that customers will want to pick up immediately. These bags come in four different sizes to match the needs of any size loaf.

Also available is a selection of bun pan and rack covers, which provide protection for bakers. Whether it’s a full rack of dough or a single tray of bread, these covers match the needs of any store and are available in multiple sizes.

Deli Bags

For grocery stores with a deli department, Bagmart bags are the perfect way to hold things that are both hot and cold. For example, blue-tinted slide seal bags are a great tool to hold bulk cuts of deli meat. These lower density bags replace traditional shrink wrapping with strong, thick materials that stand up to temperatures below zero. These are excellent options for longer-term food storage. The slide seal provides tight and secure sealing but is capable of opening easily.

If your store offers packaged sandwiches for sale, there are numerous bag options available. Traditional lip and tape sandwich bags can be loaded quickly and easily and sealed multiple times with no loss of strength. Flip-top bags have a high-density material with an efficient closing mechanism. When paired with a saddle pack dispenser, these bags open with one hand, which makes it easy to load items of various sizes. We also offer pre-opened bags on rolls made with our exclusive resin which provides extra strength. These bags work with automated equipment with an industry-standard core and precise perforations to aid in bag performance.

Larger deli bags are also available and come with either a sliding seal or a seal top mechanism to keep items places in them fresh and secure. These bags ship with a plain design or a “Fresh To Go” print. In addition, despite being .8 mils thick, the bags provide unmatched resilience and strength when compared to thicker competitors.

Bagmart has a wide selection of grocery bags that fit in any area. Whether you want a traditional or printed bag, small or large, we have everything you need to meet the needs of your shoppers.