Deli Bags

If you are new to our industry, you may not know exactly what kind of bag you need for your application. What does “mil” mean? How are these bags measured? Plastic portion control bags are available in a variety of thicknesses (mil) with unique uses and advantages ranging from .5 mil to 6 mil. The mil refers to the gauge or thickness of the bag. For instance, a 1 mil bag is fine for packing a sandwich for lunch, while a 6 mil bag will contain sharp objects like nails or jagged rocks. Plastic bags are measured width first and length second for example 8" wide x 10" long, like in this example. The sizes are from side to side and have a bottom seal. Also, they are open at the top, which can be sealed by a twist tie, rubber band, bag tape or by heat sealing. Now you're ready to choose your bag below.