500G Polythene Bags
Clear Poly Bags — Heavy-Duty Protection for Storage, Packing & Dispatch
These clear polythene bags are designed for reliable protection of larger items during storage, handling and distribution. Made from heavy-gauge polythene and supplied paper wrapped, they provide a practical, professional solution where strength, clarity and consistency matter. The clear film helps with quick identification of contents without opening the bag, supporting faster picking, checking and despatch workflows.
This listing covers a range of options within the same product family. Please select the variant that matches your required quantity and specification.
Key Features
Heavy-gauge polythene (500g / 127 micron)
A thick, robust film designed to resist tearing and punctures in demanding packing and storage environments.
Clear film for easy identification
Transparency helps you verify contents at a glance, reducing handling time and improving accuracy in warehouses, workshops and retail back-of-house areas.
30% recycled content
Manufactured with recycled material content to support reduced virgin plastic use while maintaining performance for typical packaging tasks.
Paper wrapped supply
Paper-wrapped packs help keep bags clean and tidy in storage and make it easier to issue packs to workstations.
Large-format capacity
A generous bag format suited to bulky, lightweight items and larger components that need protection from dust, dirt and scuffs.
Key Features (Bullet Summary)
- Clear polythene bags for storage, packing and protection
- Heavy-duty thickness: 500g / 127 micron (127mu)
- Large-format bag size family (variant options available)
- 30% recycled content
- Paper wrapped packs for clean, organised handling
Typical Uses
- Protecting products from dust and dirt during storage
- Bagging large parts, components and assemblies in workshops
- Warehouse picking and consolidation (keep items grouped together)
- Retail and e-commerce back-of-house packing where visibility helps
- General-purpose industrial and commercial packaging
Clear Poly Bags — Full Product Guide
Clear polythene bags are a staple packaging choice across warehousing, manufacturing, retail and fulfilment. This heavy-duty grade is intended for situations where a lighter bag may split, stretch excessively or puncture during normal handling. Below is a practical guide to help you choose, use and store these bags effectively.
How It Works
The bag forms a protective barrier around the product, helping to reduce exposure to dust, debris and incidental contact. Because the film is clear, operators can confirm the contents quickly, which can reduce rework and improve throughput in busy environments. For many operations, clear bags also support better stock control because labels, barcodes and product identifiers remain visible.
Depending on your process, bags can be used as an inner protective layer inside cartons, as a standalone protective cover for items stored on shelves, or as a grouping method to keep sets and kits together.
Materials and Construction
Polythene film
These bags are produced from polythene film in a heavy-duty grade (500g / 127 micron). This thickness is commonly selected where improved tear resistance and durability are required.
Recycled content
The film includes 30% recycled content. Recycled content can be a practical way to reduce reliance on virgin plastic while still meeting everyday packaging needs.
Paper wrapped packs
Packs are supplied paper wrapped to help keep the bags clean and protected prior to use, particularly useful when packs are stored near work areas.
Choosing the Right Option (Variants)
This product page may include multiple variants (for example, different pack quantities). When selecting a variant, consider:
- How many bags you use per day/week (to balance stockholding and ordering frequency)
- Where the bags will be used (warehouse, packing bench, production line)
- Handling intensity (more handling typically benefits from heavier gauge)
If you are unsure which option best suits your workflow, it can help to trial a smaller quantity first and then standardise once the specification is confirmed.
Floor Type Compatibility
These bags are typically used on packing benches, shelving, racking and within cartons rather than as a floor-applied product. However, the working environment can still affect performance:
- Concrete floors and busy warehouse areas: keep packs protected from grit and sharp debris that could damage film before use.
- Production environments: store packs away from swarf, offcuts and sharp edges to maintain bag integrity.
Health and Safety
- Suffocation hazard: keep plastic bags away from babies and children.
- Slip risk: loose film can be slippery—dispose of offcuts and used bags promptly.
- Manual handling: for large items, ensure safe lifting practices and avoid overfilling beyond what can be handled safely.
- Workplace controls: follow your site’s risk assessments and safe systems of work for packing and despatch.
Ideal Applications and Use Cases
Warehousing & distribution
Use as a protective inner wrap for items stored in racking or as a dust cover for products awaiting despatch. Clear film supports quick identification and reduces the need to open packaging during checks.
Manufacturing & engineering
Suitable for bagging assemblies, parts and components to keep them clean between process steps. Heavy-gauge film helps resist punctures from corners and edges during routine handling.
Retail, e-commerce & fulfilment
Useful for keeping items grouped and protected prior to packing into cartons. Clear bags can also help reduce picking errors by making contents visible.
Storage and archiving
A practical option for protecting items from dust in storage areas where visibility is helpful for identification.
Maintenance, Cleaning and Care
- Storage: keep packs in a clean, dry area away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
- Handling: avoid dragging packs across rough surfaces that could scuff or puncture the film.
- Workstation setup: store packs in a dispenser or dedicated shelf location to keep them tidy and reduce contamination.
Case Study (Typical Workflow Example)
A warehouse team needs to protect large, lightweight items during storage and picking. By introducing heavy-gauge clear poly bags at the pick face, operators can bag items immediately after picking, keeping products clean and reducing scuffs during consolidation. Because the bags are clear, supervisors can verify the correct items are included without opening the packaging, improving accuracy and reducing rework.
Who Is It For?
- Warehouses and distribution centres needing durable clear bags for protection and visibility
- Manufacturers and workshops bagging parts and assemblies between operations
- Retail and fulfilment teams looking to reduce handling time and picking errors
- Any operation that needs a heavy-duty clear bag with recycled content
Colours / Features Available
- Colour: Clear
- Film grade: Heavy-duty (500g / 127 micron / 127mu)
- Recycled content: 30%
- Pack presentation: Paper wrapped
Sizes Available
This product page represents a configurable range within the same bag type. Please choose the size/option shown in the variant selector for your requirement. If you need a different size or a bespoke solution, contact us with your required internal dimensions and intended use so we can advise on the closest suitable option.