Types of pp woven bags & Applications of PP woven bags 

Woven PP bags are highly sought-after products in the market due to their versatility and various applications. Customers can select suitable types of pp woven bags depending on their specific product requirements. Let’s explore more about this later!

What Is pp woven bags?

Textile PP refers to woven bags that are made from PE plastic. Typically, this type of plastic resin is imported from Thailand, and Saudi Arabia, or sourced from local factories using domestically-produced raw materials. Woven PP bags are predominantly milky white and transparent, resulting from plastic beads. To obtain a different color, a mixing process with colored plastic beads called Master Batch is required.

Different Terminology for Woven Polypropylene Bags

Woven polypropylene bags = Woven polypropylene sacks:

Both “bags” and “sacks” are suitable terms to describe various types of packaging containers. A bag is a flexible container with a single opening. A sack refers to a bag made of paper or plastic for holding purposes.

“Sack” is just one specific type of bag, commonly used in the packaging industry. In practice, the term “bag” is more commonly used than “sack” in most countries. While there may be some slight differences in usage, generally speaking, woven polypropylene bags and woven polypropylene sacks are considered synonymous.

Classification Of Woven Bags

Traditional Woven PP Bags

These products are made from uncoated or bonded woven PP material, available in white or colored options. The bags have folded bottoms and open mouths. They can be printed or non-printed using Flexo printing on both sides, featuring simple images or colors based on customer preferences. 

These bags can withstand a load ranging from 5 to 50 kg. They are commonly used for packaging animal feed, seafood, agricultural products, fertilizers, flour, salt, sugar, chemicals, and raw materials.

PP Woven Bag with Laminated Film

These bags are produced using woven PP material laminated with BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) film. The film can be translucent or feature a gravure seal design. The bags have a bottom fold sewing and an open mouth. The ends of the bags are folded with a splint, sewed with cotton thread, or secured with a PP flap, resulting in a block-shaped bag or a bag with a corner-shaped valve. 

These bags are printed on both sides using a variety of colors, creating attractive, high-quality images and patterns based on customer requirements. They can withstand a load of 5 to 50 kg. These bags are commonly used for packaging animal feed, seafood, agricultural products, fertilizers, flour, salt, sugar, and chemicals.

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PP Woven Bag with Bottom Splint

This type of bag consists of a single layer of PP woven fabric coated with PP bonding plastic. The bag ends can either be glued or left unglued, with PP strips used to secure them. The ends are folded with a brace and sewn with cotton thread, resulting in a corner-shaped valve that follows a one-way, self-closing principle. 

The bag is printed on both sides using Flexo printing, featuring images and colors according to customer specifications. It has a load-bearing capacity ranging from 25 to 50 kg. These bags are commonly used for packaging cement, plaster walls, taical, wheat flour, chemicals, and other products.

PP Woven Bag with Bottoms

This bag is made of a single layer of PP woven fabric coated with PP bonding plastic. The two ends of the bag are covered with rectangular PP adhesive, creating a block-like shape when closed. The bag features an inlet valve at the corner, which operates on a one-way, self-closing principle. 

The bag is printed on both sides using Flexo printing, with images and colors customized to meet customer requirements. It has a load-bearing capacity of 25 to 50 kg. These bags are commonly used for packaging cement, plaster, taical, flour, chemicals, and other materials.

Read also: Difference between PP woven bag and PP non woven bag

Applications of PP Woven Bags

PP woven bags have gained significant popularity in various market segments. Here are some common applications:

Agricultural Product Packaging

PP woven bags are extensively utilized for storing and transporting agricultural products, including seafood, food items, fruits, vegetables, and more. Agricultural PP bags encompass different types such as PP woven bags, chemical PP bags, vegetable woven bags, and fruit net bags.

Food Packaging

There is an increasing trend in using PP woven bags for food packaging. These bags are commonly employed for packaging food items and come in various types, including woven PP bags, woven PP corn bags, and others.

Geotechnical Engineering

PP woven fabric finds widespread usage in the construction of irrigation works, roads, railways, ports, mines, buildings, and more. The fabric serves functions such as filtering, drainage, isolation, and anti-leakage, making it a commonly used synthetic material.

Travel and Transportation

PP woven fabric is utilized to create temporary tents, sunshades, and various types of travel bags. It can also be employed as fences and screens during construction projects.

Daily Supplies

PP woven bags are widely used by workers, farmers, and commodity agents for various purposes. Plastic woven products such as shopping bags and logistics bags can be found in stores, warehouses, and households.

Flood Control Products

Woven bags play a crucial role in mitigating or preventing the adverse effects of flooding. They are extensively used in dam construction, river banks, roads, and railways. Woven polypropylene bags have global applications for flood control measures.

Special Woven Bags

Special woven bags are designed to serve specific purposes. For instance, UV-proof woven bags feature anti-UV and anti-aging properties, enabling them to have a longer lifespan under sunlight. Ultraviolet protection polypropylene tubing is used in the construction of airbag buildings.