200G Polythene Bags
Clear Poly Bags (Approx. 5 x 7 in / 127 x 178mm) — Product Overview
These clear polythene poly bags are a practical, everyday packaging choice when you need a clean presentation, quick packing, and reliable protection from dust and handling marks. The transparent film makes it easy to identify contents at a glance, helping speed up picking, packing, and stock checks in busy environments.
This listing covers a clear poly bag in the 5 x 7 inch size range (also commonly referenced in metric as 127 x 178mm). As this can be a configurable product with multiple pack options, please select the variant that best suits your required quantity and workflow.
Key Features
Clear presentation:
Transparent film helps you showcase or quickly identify items without opening the bag—ideal for organised storage and efficient dispatch.
Everyday protection:
Helps keep products clean and protected from dust, light scuffs, and general handling during storage and transit.
Convenient medium-duty film:
This product is specified as approximately 51 micron (often aligned with “200 gauge” style medium-duty bags), offering a balance of flexibility and strength for many common packing tasks.
Versatile size:
The 5 x 7 inch format is a popular choice for small parts, accessories, stationery items, and compact retail goods.
Simple, efficient packing:
Poly bags are quick to load and easy to store, making them a staple for warehouses, workshops, offices, and ecommerce operations.
- Clear poly bags for neat presentation and fast identification
- Approx. 5 x 7 in (127 x 178mm) — a widely used small-item bag size
- Approx. 51µ film thickness — medium-duty feel for general packaging
- Suitable for storage and dispatch across many industries
- Multiple pack options available via variants (where applicable)
Typical Uses
- Bagging small components, fixings, and spare parts
- Packaging small retail items and accessories
- Organising stationery, craft items, and samples
- Protecting items in storage drawers, bins, and shelving
- Order consolidation for ecommerce picking and packing
Clear Poly Bags — Full Product Guide
Clear poly bags are one of the most widely used packaging formats because they are lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to integrate into almost any packing process. This guide explains how they work, what the specifications mean, and how to choose the right option for your application.
How It Works
A poly bag is a flexible polythene film bag designed to hold and protect items. You place the product inside, then close the opening using your preferred method (for example, folding over, taping, or using an external label). The clear film allows instant visual confirmation of contents, which can reduce errors and improve throughput in packing and fulfilment.
Materials and Construction
These bags are made from clear polythene film. Polythene is valued for its combination of flexibility and toughness, and for providing a barrier against dust and light moisture contact. The film thickness for this product is specified at approximately 51 microns (51µ), which is commonly considered a medium-duty option for general packaging tasks.
Understanding thickness:
Micron (µ) is a measurement of film thickness. In many packaging contexts, “gauge” is also used as a thickness reference; the “200” style medium-duty category often aligns around the 50µ range, which matches the 51µ specification shown for this product.
Size and Fit (Choosing the Right Bag)
This product is in the 5 x 7 inch size range (127 x 178mm). When selecting a bag size, consider:
- Product dimensions: Allow enough width for the item to slide in comfortably without forcing.
- Product thickness/bulk: Bulky items may require a larger bag even if the length/width seems suitable.
- Closure method: If you plan to fold over the top or apply a label across the opening, leave extra length.
If you are packing multiple items together (for example, a kit of parts), size up to avoid stressing seams and to keep packing quick and consistent.
Floor Type Compatibility
Not applicable—this is a packaging consumable rather than a flooring product. If you are using these bags in a warehouse environment, they are compatible with typical packing benches, shelving, and storage systems.
Health and Safety
As with all plastic bags, keep away from babies and small children due to suffocation risk. In workplace settings, maintain good housekeeping to prevent loose packaging from becoming a slip or trip hazard. If you are packing sharp-edged items, consider additional internal protection (such as wrapping) to reduce puncture risk.
Ideal Applications and Use Cases
Ecommerce fulfilment:
Use clear poly bags to keep items grouped and protected inside cartons or mailing bags, and to make order checking faster.
Workshops and engineering stores:
Ideal for organising fixings, fasteners, small components, and spares—especially where quick identification matters.
Retail and back-of-house:
Useful for keeping accessories clean and presentable, and for separating variants or bundles.
Office and stationery:
Great for document accessories, small stationery packs, and sample sets.
Maintenance, Cleaning and Care
Poly bags are typically single-use consumables. Store unused bags in a clean, dry area away from direct sunlight and excessive heat to help maintain film performance. Keep cartons closed when not in use to reduce dust contamination in packing areas.
Case Study (Example Workflow)
Small parts kitting for dispatch:
A parts supplier prepares kits containing multiple small components. Each kit is placed into a clear poly bag so the picker can visually confirm contents before sealing the outer shipment. This reduces packing errors and keeps parts clean during handling and transit.
Who Is It For?
- Warehouses and fulfilment teams needing fast, visible packing
- Manufacturers and workshops organising small parts and spares
- Retailers and ecommerce sellers wanting a tidy presentation
- Offices, schools, and studios storing small items and supplies
Colours / Features Available
This product is supplied as clear poly bags. If this page includes variants, they may relate to pack quantity and/or closely related specifications within the same product family.
Sizes Available
This listing is for the 5 x 7 inch size range (127 x 178mm). Where variants are shown on the page, you can choose the pack option that best fits your usage rate and storage space.
Need help choosing?
If you tell us what you’re packing (dimensions, weight, and whether items have sharp edges), we can help confirm the most suitable bag size and thickness for your application.