5 Steps to Find a Good Plastic Bag Manufacturer in Vietnam?

Plastic bags are among the most popular products we see every day. Despite its negative impact on the environment, it is still an irreplaceable type of bag for many countries. Instead of banning the bag completely, many countries only public the law to stop the use of single-use plastic bags and allow the import and use of reusable plastic bags. Therefore, the plastic bag wholesale business is still potential and profitable for plastic bag wholesalers. Normally US and European plastic dealers will source from Asian plastic bag manufacturers such as China, Vietnam, Malaysia, or Thailand. For a new plastic bag importer, finding a good and trustworthy plastic bag manufacturer to place the order can be a challenge.

Let us guide you step by step on how to find a good custom plastic bag factory

What is a plastic bag made of?

A plastic bag is typically made of a type of plastic called polyethylene. There are several types of polyethylene. The two most common types of polyethylene are HDPE and LDPE.

• HDPE polyethylene: this kind of resin is the most popular material to produce plastic bags. Thanks to its strength and durability, it is often used to produce garbage bag and plastic bag shopping bag at the checking counter.
• LDPE polyethylene: a plastic bag made of LDPE resin is more stretchy, glossing, and transparent. LDPE plastic bags are often made from 100 virgin material to store food such as fish, meat.

Besides its 2 main kinds of polyethylene, manufacturers often mix with color master batch or some other additives such as anti-smell additives, and bio-degradable additives such as EPI and D2W.

Overall, before making your decision of what kinds of plastic bags to buy, you should check with bag manufacturers clearly about the material as well as additives they may add to increase bag quality or to make colorful plastic bags.

what is a plastic bag made of

How many types of plastic bags are there?

Besides determining your plastic bag’s main material, you should also have a grasp of all the kinds of plastic bags available on the market. Here are the most popular types of bags.

Garbage plastic bag:

Garbage bag also called a trash bag, is a special bag used for collecting and storing household or commercial waste. It is usually made of recycled material to lower the cost. There are many kinds of garbage bags for you to choose from. The most widely seen one is a garbage bag on roll with a paper label on it. This is a very convenient and space-saving trash bag. So it is a very good item for you to start your business with plastic bags.

Vegetable plastic bag:

Vegetable plastic bag refers to a specific type of plastic bag that is commonly used for packaging and storing vegetables. Vegetable plastic bags are typically made from food-grade plastic materials which are safe for food contact. This bag is usually thin and lightweight.

T-shirt plastic shopping bag:

T-shirt plastic shopping bag, also known as a t-shirt bag or a vest carrier bag, is a type of plastic bag commonly used for shopping and carrying items. It is called a “t-shirt bag” because its shape resembles a T-shirt when spread open. Vest carrier bags are often printed with the customer’s branding logo to increase people’s awareness of the brand. Most of the European countries forced the bag to have at least

 

t-shirt plastic shopping bag

Mailing plastic bag:

A mailing plastic bag is a type of bag used for packaging and shipping items through the mail or courier services. It is designed to provide protection and convenience during transportation. to increase its strength, many mailing bags are made with 2 layers and it is called co-ex mailing plastic bag

Zipper plastic bag:

A zipper plastic cbag, also known as a zip lock bag or resealable bag, is a type of plastic bag with a built-in zipper closure mechanism. It is designed to be opened and closed repeatedly, providing a convenient way to store and protect various items. Compared to garbage bags and t-shirt shopping bags, a zipper bag is a more difficult item. Therefore, it is harder to find a zipper bag factory. Vietpak is a dominant zipper plastic bag manufacturer in Vietnam. Our zipper bag is varied in size, thickness, and style.

Die cut plastic bag:

Die cut plastic bag is also known as punch-out handle plastic bag or kidney plastic bag. This type of bag is widely used in clothing stores as it is fashionable and able to store many clothes. The handle shape is quite weak so manufacturers often reinforce the handle with a heat-sealing or cool-sealing patch handle

Softloop plastic bag:

Softloop plastic bag, also known as a soft loop handle bag, is a type of plastic bag that features reinforced handles made of plastic loops. It is a popular choice for retail packaging and shopping bags due to its durability and comfortable carrying options. Soft loop plastic bags are commonly used in various retail settings, including clothing stores, boutiques, supermarkets, and promotional events. They are often custom printed with logos or branding, making them an effective marketing tool for businesses

soft loop plastic bag

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How can I find a good custom plastic bag manufacturer in Vietnam?

Here are 5 important steps to finding a trustworthy plastic bag manufacturer in Vietnam

Step 1: Online research

Using related keywords such as Vietnam bag manufacturers, plastic bag manufacturers in Vietnam, Vietnam plastic bag wholesalers, and Vietnam plastic bag suppliers. Besides, you can use keywords relating to the products you want to buy, for example: t-shirt plastic bag manufacturers in Vietnam and produce plastic bag manufacturers in Vietnam. This will help you compile a list of potential manufacturers.

Step 2: Evaluate the manufacturer’s websites

Visit the websites of the shortlisted manufacturers to gather information about their capabilities, products, services, and production processes. Look for evidence of their experience in producing custom plastic bags and check if they have the necessary certifications or quality standards

evaluate the manufacturer’s websites

Step 3: Sending quotation request

Starting to send the listed manufacturer request for quotation (RFQ). The more detailed your request is, the faster and easier for your factory to reply and send you the prices. An RFQ should include what type of bags you want to buy, size, thickness, printing artwork, packing requirement, ordered quantity, and incoterm you want. The term can be FOB, CIF, or DDP.

Step 4: Ask for samples

After getting a price list, you should choose the cheapest plastic bag factory and ask them to send you a few samples so that you can evaluate their quality. It can be available that the suppliers have or you can ask for the exact specifications you want to pay them some sample cost. The sample cost is from $100 to $300 depending on what kind of bag it is.

Step 5: Make a trial order

For the first order, you don’t want to take too much risk. Therefore it is wise to place a small trial order. Ask your factory what is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) they can sell. Normally you can start with a one or two tons order.

In conclusion, finding a good plastic bag factory is a hard-working task. It will cost you a lot of time to find the one you can trust. However, once the first order is done, you only need to send your factory the order and let them take care of all the tasks

Reasons to choose Vietpak as your plastic bag manufacturer

• Vietpak is an experienced plastic bag factory with nearly 9 years producing plastic bags
• We offer various kinds of plastic with custom printing of up to 8 colors
• We have a strict quality control system to make sure all the bags are always up to standard
• We also offer the cheapest recycled and reusable plastic bags

For more information on our bags, please send your RFQ to:

Email: info@vietpak.vn

Or call our hotline: +84 966 026 246