500G Polythene Bags
Clear Polythene Bags (24 x 36) — Heavy-Duty Protection for Storage, Packing & Dispatch
These clear polythene bags are designed for reliable protection and presentation when you need a strong, transparent bag for larger items. Made from clear polythene and supplied in convenient pack quantities, they’re ideal for keeping products clean, dry and organised in warehouses, workshops, retail backrooms and fulfilment environments. The clear film helps you identify contents quickly without opening the bag, supporting faster picking, packing and stock control.
This listing covers a range of options within the same product family. Please select the option that best suits your packing process and required quantity.
Key Features
Clear visibility:
Transparent film makes it easy to identify contents at a glance—useful for inventory management, order picking and general organisation.
Heavy-duty thickness (500g / 127mu):
A robust film thickness intended for tougher handling and added puncture resistance compared with lighter-duty poly bags.
Large-format capacity:
Suitable for packing larger items, bulky components, folded textiles, printed materials and grouped products.
Versatile packaging solution:
Useful across warehousing, manufacturing, retail, e-commerce and facilities management where clean containment is required.
Simple, practical design:
A straightforward clear bag format that integrates easily into existing packing benches and dispatch workflows.
- Clear polythene for quick content identification
- Heavy-duty film (500g / 127mu) for more demanding applications
- Large bag size for bulky or grouped items
- Ideal for storage and transit to help protect from dust and light moisture
- Supplied in packs to suit regular operational use
Typical Uses
- Protecting products from dust during storage
- Organising parts, components and assemblies in warehouses or workshops
- Bagging textiles, garments or soft goods (folded) for clean handling
- Grouping multiple items together for kitting and fulfilment
- General-purpose packing where visibility and durability are important
Clear Polythene Bags — Full Product Guide
Choosing the right polythene bag is about balancing visibility, durability and practicality for your workflow. This heavy-duty clear bag option is intended for situations where a stronger film helps reduce splits and punctures during handling, while the clear material supports fast identification and tidy presentation.
How It Works
Polythene bags provide a simple barrier between your product and the surrounding environment. By enclosing items, you can reduce exposure to dust and handling marks, keep grouped items together, and streamline packing and storage. The clear film supports quick checks of contents, labels and quantities without opening the bag.
Materials and Construction
These bags are made from clear polythene film. The thickness is specified as 500g / 127mu, indicating a heavy-duty grade designed for more demanding packing tasks. Clear polythene is widely used in packaging because it is lightweight, flexible and provides good visibility of the packed item.
Thickness Guide: 500g / 127mu (What it Means in Practice)
Film thickness is one of the most important factors in day-to-day performance. A heavier film can help when:
- Items have corners or edges that could stress the bag
- Bags are handled repeatedly during picking, packing and put-away
- Products are heavier or more awkward to bag
- You want added confidence against tearing compared with lighter gauges
If you’re currently using a lighter bag and experiencing splits, stepping up to a heavier thickness can reduce waste and rework.
Choosing the Right Bag for Your Product
To select the best option, consider:
- Product dimensions: allow room for the item plus any folds, inserts or paperwork
- Product shape: irregular shapes and sharp corners typically benefit from heavier film
- Handling method: manual packing vs. high-throughput environments may influence the ideal thickness
- Storage conditions: dusty areas or shared storage benefit from enclosed protection
Floor Type Compatibility
These bags are suitable for use in typical packing and warehouse environments. They can be used at packing benches, on shelving, in totes, and within standard storage systems. If bags are used in areas with frequent contact against rough surfaces, a heavier film can help reduce damage.
Health and Safety
As with many packaging bags, safe handling practices are recommended:
- Keep packaging away from children and vulnerable persons due to suffocation risk
- Use appropriate manual handling techniques when bagging heavier items
- Where relevant, ensure packed items are labelled clearly for your internal processes
Ideal Applications and Use Cases
Warehousing & logistics:
Use clear heavy-duty bags to keep items clean and grouped, supporting faster picking and fewer packing errors.
Manufacturing & assembly:
Ideal for protecting assemblies, sub-components or kits between production stages.
Retail & back-of-house:
Useful for storing overstock, protecting seasonal items, and keeping products presentable.
E-commerce fulfilment:
Great for internal protection and organisation prior to placing items into outer cartons or mailers.
Maintenance, Cleaning and Care
Polythene bags are typically used as consumable packaging. Store unused bags in a clean, dry area away from excessive heat and direct sunlight to help maintain film performance. Keep packs sealed or covered to reduce dust contamination before use.
Case Study (Example Workflow)
A warehouse team handling mixed inventory uses clear heavy-duty bags to group multi-part orders and protect items during staging. Because the contents remain visible, pickers can verify quantities quickly, while the heavier film helps reduce splits when bags are moved between shelving, totes and packing benches. The result is a tidier staging area and fewer repacks caused by torn bags.
Who Is It For?
- Operations teams needing a dependable clear bag for regular packing tasks
- Warehouses and workshops that want quick visual identification of contents
- Retailers and fulfilment teams looking to keep products clean and presentable
- Anyone upgrading from lighter poly bags to reduce tearing and waste
Colours / Features Available
Colour: Clear (transparent).
Format: Polythene bag supplied in pack quantities (see selected variant for pack size and pricing).
Sizes Available
This product family includes the size shown in the title and may include other options/variants on the page. Please choose the required option from the variant selector. (Avoid selecting solely by inches or mm—use the full size reference shown for the variant to ensure the correct match.)
Need help choosing? If you tell us what you’re packing (dimensions, weight, and whether there are sharp edges), we can help confirm the most suitable bag thickness and size option.