250G Polythene Bags
Clear Poly Bags (30% Recycled) — Product Overview
These clear polythene bags are designed for fast, tidy packing and reliable product protection where visibility matters. Supplied paper-wrapped for convenient handling and storage, they’re a practical choice for busy packing benches, retail back-of-house areas, and fulfilment operations that need a consistent, easy-to-use bag for lightweight goods.
Made from clear film with 30% recycled content and specified at 250g / 64 micron (64mu), these bags balance clarity with a robust feel for everyday packing tasks. The clear finish helps with quick identification of contents, reducing picking errors and speeding up dispatch checks.
Key Features
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Clear film for easy identification
Helps staff confirm contents at a glance—useful for picking, packing, and returns processing. -
30% recycled content
Incorporates recycled material while maintaining a clean, professional presentation for packed items. -
250g / 64mu thickness
A heavier-duty film specification suited to routine packing where a more substantial bag is preferred. -
Paper-wrapped supply format
Paper wrapping helps keep packs neat in storage and can make it easier to handle and count stock on the shelf. -
Consistent sizing across variants
This product page may include multiple pack quantities; select the option that best matches your usage rate and storage space.
Typical Uses
- Protecting items from dust and handling marks during storage
- Retail and e-commerce packing where product visibility is helpful
- Organising small parts, components, and accessories
- Bundling multiple items together for picking and dispatch
- General warehouse and stockroom organisation
Clear Poly Bags (30% Recycled) — Full Product Guide
Choosing the right polythene bag is about matching film thickness, clarity, and handling convenience to your day-to-day packing workflow. This guide explains what the specification means, how these bags typically perform in use, and how to select the best pack option for your operation.
How It Works
Polythene bags provide a simple barrier layer around products to help protect against dust, light moisture exposure, and scuffs from handling. The clear film allows the contents to remain visible, which can be especially useful when items are stored in bins, on shelves, or in transit cartons where quick identification saves time.
In many packing environments, clear bags also support quality control: teams can verify the correct item has been packed without opening the bag, and returns can be processed more efficiently when contents are visible.
Materials and Construction
These bags are produced from clear polythene film and specified as 30% recycled. Recycled content is commonly used to reduce reliance on virgin material while still delivering a functional packaging film for everyday use.
The film is listed as 250g / 64mu. Micron (mu) is a standard way to describe film thickness; a higher micron value generally indicates a thicker, more robust film. This specification is often chosen when users want a bag that feels more substantial than lightweight alternatives.
The bags are supplied paper wrapped, which helps keep packs tidy and can reduce the chance of bags becoming disordered in storage or on the packing bench.
Clarity and Presentation
Clear bags are widely used where presentation and visibility matter. The transparent film helps showcase the product while keeping it protected. This can be useful for internal organisation as well as customer-facing packing where a clean, professional look is desired.
Thickness Guide (What 64mu Means in Practice)
Film thickness affects how a bag handles during packing and how it performs in storage and transit. At 64mu, these bags are typically selected for:
- More confident handling during fast packing (less “flimsy” feel)
- Improved resistance to tearing from routine handling
- Better suitability for items with corners or edges (within normal packing expectations)
If you are currently using a lighter film and experiencing splits, punctures, or excessive stretching, moving to a heavier specification like this can help improve packing consistency.
Floor Type Compatibility
These bags are suitable for use in typical packing environments including warehouses, stockrooms, and retail back rooms. For best results, store packs in a clean, dry area and keep them in their paper wrapping until needed to reduce dust build-up and maintain neat presentation.
Health and Safety
As with many packaging films, polythene bags should be kept away from babies and young children due to suffocation risk. In workplace settings, keep loose bags controlled at the packing station to reduce slip/trip hazards and prevent film from entering machinery or conveyors.
When opening packs, use safe cutting practices and avoid leaving blades exposed on the bench. Dispose of wrapping materials promptly to keep work areas tidy.
Ideal Applications and Use Cases
These clear poly bags are a strong fit for operations that need a dependable, general-purpose bag with good clarity and a heavier film specification. Common use cases include:
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Retail stock preparation
Bagging items for storage, transfer between branches, or back-of-house organisation. -
E-commerce fulfilment
Keeping items grouped and protected inside outer cartons or mailing bags. -
Parts and components
Organising accessories, spares, and small components for easy identification. -
Warehouse picking
Separating orders or lines within a tote to reduce picking errors.
Maintenance, Cleaning and Care
Polythene bags are typically single-use or limited re-use depending on your process and the condition of the bag after handling. To keep stock in good condition:
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Keep packs sealed/paper wrapped until required
- Avoid placing heavy loads on top of stored packs to prevent deformation
- Rotate stock so older packs are used first
Case Study (Typical Workflow Improvement)
A common challenge in busy packing areas is time lost to re-checking items and re-bagging due to splits or unclear identification. Switching to a heavier clear film bag can streamline the process: packers can handle bags more confidently, contents remain visible for quick verification, and the paper-wrapped format helps keep the packing station organised. The result is often fewer interruptions and more consistent packing quality across shifts.
Who Is It For?
- Warehouses and fulfilment teams needing clear visibility of packed items
- Retail operations organising stock and transfers
- Workshops and maintenance teams sorting parts and accessories
- Any business wanting a clear bag with recycled content and a heavier film feel
Colours / Features Available
This listing is for clear poly bags. The key feature is visibility of contents, combined with 30% recycled content and a 64mu film specification. Packs are supplied paper wrapped for neat storage and handling.
Sizes Available
This product page represents a specific bag size and may offer multiple purchase options (such as different pack quantities). Please select the variant that matches your required quantity and usage rate.
Need help choosing?
If you’re unsure whether this thickness is right for your application, consider what you’re packing (weight, edges/corners, and handling frequency). A heavier micron film is often preferred for faster packing and improved durability in routine use.