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What are Breathable Bulk Bags? Top 5 Things to Know

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  FIBCs are the most popular industrial packaging solution offering you multiple benefits rolled into one single package. Constructed of interwoven polypropylene fibre, FIBC Bulk Bags are not only lightweight and strong but are naturally ventilated. For specific product categories, you must use only breathable Bulk Bags to keep them from getting spoiled. Let us explore more about breathable Bulk Bags, their scope of application, and the benefits that you can derive out of these FIBCs. How are FIBCs breathable? Strands of polypropylene (PP) are woven together to form a mesh-like fabric that is used to construct FIBC Bulk Bags. This mesh-like construction allows air to flow freely within the bag, creating an apt environment for products like fresh agricultural produce to retain their freshness. All Bulk Bags are breathable to some extent owing to the PP fabric they are made of, except for bags that are laminated with an additional layer of polypropylene to create a barrier for air and mo

Key Guidelines on Reusing and Recycling FIBC Bulk Bags

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  Being a very popular industrial packaging solution, the volume of  FIBC bulk bags  used globally year on year is enormous. Hence it is pertinent that appropriate waste management measures like reusing and recycling are adopted to minimize the environmental impact of the usage of these bags. Let us take a look at the key guidelines that standardize the reusing and recycling practices of bulk bags. Responsible Reusing of FIBC Bulk Bags Yes, responsible is the keyword in reusing your bulk bags. It might be tempting to keep on reusing the bags until the fabric gives away. But, it can cause spillage and damage to your products. Not to mention the possibility of wounding the handlers of the bulk bags, should an accident occur during loading, unloading, or transporting the bags. Safety Factor and Safe Working Load of FIBCs It is important to consider the Safety Factor (SF) and Safe Working Load (SWL) of your bulk bags before reusing them any further. A single-use  FIBC  with an SF of 5:1 ca