We often refer to various plastic bags with the general term “nylon bags”. So what are the differences between the various types of plastic bags? Let’s find out with Haplast through the article below.
Why has the term “nylon bag” become popular?
In essence, a nylon bag is not a type of plastic bag; it is a bag made from nylon fabric. The term “nylon bag” originates from the material used to make this bag. Nylon is a durable, strong, and waterproof material made from polyester or nylon fibers forming a tight mesh, creating a high-strength non-woven fabric.
The term “nylon bag” originates from the similarity between the nylon fabric and the mesh fabric used in cargo bags at factories and warehouses. As a result, the term “nylon bag” gradually became familiar and widely used in commerce and daily shopping.
What are the differences between various types of plastic bags?
In the plastic bag industry, bags are divided into several different types. In terms of materials, there are five main types of bags:
1. Thin plastic bag: low thickness, used to hold daily-life products such as vegetables and fruits. They are single-use plastic bags, trendy in Vietnam and many countries around the world.
2. Recycled plastic bags: These are bags made from recycled plastic, which can be reused multiple times. They are usually thicker and more durable than thin plastic bags.
3. PE (Polyethylene) plastic bags: these are widely used plastic bags with varying thickness and durability, serving diverse purposes, from ultra-thin plastic bags to bags for food storage, shopping, and liquid containment.
4. PP (Polypropylene) plastic bags: These bags have higher durability and thickness than PE plastic bags. They are often used for purposes such as waterproofing, high load-bearing capacity, and reusability.
5. Woven plastic bags: These are bags made from woven plastic fibers, with extremely high strength and thickness. Woven plastic bags are commonly used in supermarkets for transporting heavy goods or for reusability.
In terms of usage, within the plastic industry, there are 4 main types of bags:
1. Shopping nylon bags: These bags are designed to replace single-use plastic bags during shopping. They are often highly durable, and reusable, and help reduce the consumption of plastic bags.
2. Advertising nylon bags: These are nylon bags printed with logos or advertising messages of companies or events.
3. Travel nylon bags: These are large-sized bags used to carry various items at once during travels, work trips, or simply during house moving.
4. Food storage nylon bags: These nylon bags are specifically used for storing food. They usually require high quality and food safety standards.
Currently, there are additional types of bags used for special purposes such as in hospitals, agricultural production, aquaculture, etc.
In the plastic industry, there are various types of bags that are categorized for easy naming and trading. Haplast provides all kinds of plastic products according to the customers’ requirements.
With nearly 20 years of experience in the plastic industry, exporting to more than 80 countries worldwide, and obtaining 7 certifications, we are proud to bring the highest possible level of satisfaction to our customers.
We hope that with this article, customers can gain a better understanding of the plastic industry and the products that Haplast can offer.
