Manufacturer of water-soluble bags used to isolate, store, transport & clean soiled laundry. Suitable for hospitals, hazardous waste facilities & commercial laundry services.
This product eliminates staff contact with contaminated laundry. It supports wet or damp laundry for hours & dissolves when exposed to water temperatures of 140 degrees F or higher. It features tie-tape closures.
1. Material
These eco retail handle bags are made from a high-quality PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) film and can be disposed of by running them under hot water in the sink, placing them into your trash that goes to the landfill, or recycling them. Unlike traditional plastics, these bags will disintegrate and disappear into carbon dioxide and water in the natural cycle.
They are an environmentally-friendly and hygienic solution to minimize contact between staff and soiled laundry. This can prevent the spread of blood-borne pathogens and MRSA, as well as other contaminants such as pests. These bags can be used in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities.
The global water soluble bags market is growing at a rapid pace and has a huge potential for further growth. This is mainly due to the increasing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions. Water soluble bags are a great alternative to conventional plastics, and they are also easy to transport and store.
2. Design
In many ways, water-soluble bags are an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics. They’re particularly popular in the laundry sector, where contaminated textiles from blood-borne pathogens, MRSA and other germs can be stored safely in these hygienic bags before being put in the washing machine. This helps minimize contact between staff and soiled laundry, reducing the risk of infection.
The water-soluble bags are designed to degrade in hot (more than 50oC or 122oF) water, so they’re highly respectful of the environment. They also eliminate the need for washing machines to waste detergent and water, resulting in cost savings.
One PVA-based fabric bag, marketed as ‘Leave No Trace’, is said to completely dissolve during the wash, reducing organizations’ dependence on single-use plastic laundry bags. However, official life-cycle assessment figures suggest that this type of polybag has a higher carbon footprint than Low-Density Polyethylene, which is traditionally used to make polybags. As a result, it’s unlikely to be able to replace existing plastic waste.
3. Printing
Manufacturer of a variety of custom printed and standard water-soluble bags. Capabilities include coating, printing, die cutting, flexography, and embroidery. Products are used in the jewelry, apparel, textile, food, hardware, and automotive industries. Typical applications are packaging, shipping, and storage.
Water soluble bag manufacturers produce a garment bag that replaces single-use plastic bags for protecting clothing, underwear and soft homewares during shipment or transportation. It is a safe, environmentally friendly, and hygienic solution for hospitals and nursing homes to minimize contact between staff and contaminated laundry.
They are also perfect for mixing pigments, dyes and chemicals, insect control, containment of bed bug-infected linens and curtains at hotels, motels or hostels, prisons and correctional facilities, and MRSA-contaminated clothing. The bags are resealable and can be used repeatedly, as they won’t stain or leave any marks on the materials inside them. They are available in a variety of sizes and colors including clear and red.
4. Packaging
Water-soluble bags are made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), which is biodegradable. PVA-based water-soluble bags dissolve completely in cold and hot water, leaving no sediment or residue. They are ideal for the packaging of dry chemicals, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical products.
They are used to isolate, store, transport & clean soiled laundry & uniforms in hospitals, nursing homes, hotels & prisons, as well as mixing pigments for cement & concrete, mixing dyes in the textile industry, pest control, containment of bed bug-infected linens & curtains for hotels or motels, MRSA contaminated clothing and more. They are resistant to various organic solvents, greases & oils and can withstand extreme temperatures.
Bags are available in a variety of sizes, colors and thicknesses. They have tie-tape closures and can be printed for identification & branding purposes. They can be heat-sealed for added strength & durability. They can also be laminated for extra protection & are suitable for high-temperature applications.
