Flat Poly Bags for Shipping & Packaging

Selecting the correct bag thickness ensures your products stay protected without adding unnecessary material overhead to your budget. We stock multiple mil thicknesses of flat poly bags for various applications:

• 1 to 2 Mil (Light Duty): The ideal choice for everyday protection against dust and surface scratches. Best for apparel, paper items, instruction manuals, soft goods, and lightweight retail packaging.
• 3 Mil (Medium Duty): Provides enhanced puncture resistance for items with irregular shapes. Perfect for medium-weight industrial parts, food items, electronic components, and hardware bundling.
• 4 to 6 Mil (Heavy Duty): Engineered with industrial strength to withstand tearing and stretching. These heavy-duty bags are specifically designed to safely contain heavy nuts and bolts, sharp metal components, heavy tools, and industrial items that easily burst through standard plastics.

Why Get Your Poly Supplies from Benchmark?

• Next-Day Delivery Guaranteed: Avoid supply chain bottlenecks. Place your order for packaging essentials by 5:00 PM, and our dedicated Benchmark PIT Crew will deliver them directly to your facility the very next business day using our own fleet of trucks.
• 5% Price Beat Guarantee: We keep your wholesale supply costs predictable. If you find a lower published price from a competitor on an exact catalog match, we will beat it by 5%.
• Free Delivery: Keep your facility's operational overhead lean with free shipping on all orders over $250.00 within our delivery zone.

Ready to Order?

Don't let a low packaging inventory halt your shipping department. Browse our fully stocked catalog of transparent flat poly bags or contact our PIT Crew today to secure contract volume discounts for your ongoing production requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions About Flat Poly Bags

What does "100% virgin polyethylene" mean for flat poly bags?

Virgin polyethylene means the film is made entirely from fresh plastic resin that has never been processed or recycled before. This guarantees maximum tensile strength, excellent puncture resistance, and flawless optical clarity. It also ensures the flat poly bags are completely free of chemical contaminants, making them fully compliant with FDA and USDA standards for direct food contact and pharmaceutical packaging.

Can these flat poly bags be heat sealed?

Yes. Our clear flat poly bags are manufactured using low-density polyethylene (LDPE), which is highly receptive to thermal bonding. You can easily achieve a permanent, airtight, and liquid-tight closure using a standard automated or manual impulse heat sealer. Alternatively, for fast-paced packing lines, they can be securely closed with bag tape or staples.

How do I measure a product to find the right flat poly bag size?

To ensure a proper fit, measure the item's width, length, and depth. Your bag width should equal the product width + product depth + 1 inch of wiggle room. Your bag length should equal the product length + product depth + an additional 2 to 3 inches to allow enough excess material for sealing, tying, or stapling the top.

Do you offer volume discounts or custom sizes for bulk plastic bags?

Yes. Benchmark Industrial specializes in catering to high-volume commercial and industrial accounts. While our catalog features an expansive range of standard in-stock sizes, we can easily source custom dimensions, custom mil gauges, or set up automated inventory replenishment schedules for your facility. Contact our PIT Crew today to discuss your bulk requirements.