About Gusseted Poly Bags:
When it comes to packaging bulky or irregularly shaped items, Gusseted Poly Bags are the go-to choice for businesses across industries. Unlike flat bags, gusseted bags feature expandable sides that adjust to fit your product, making them both practical and versatile. At Elements Supply, we offer one of the largest selections of gusseted plastic bags—manufactured from 100% virgin Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) or Polypropylene (PP) to meet FDA and USDA food packaging requirements.
Features of Gusseted Poly Bags
- FDA/USDA Certified – Safe for direct food contact.
- Expandable Gussets – Perfect for bulky or irregular items.
- Multiple Closure Options – Seal with heat, tape, or twist ties.
- Seamless Tubing Construction – No weak side seals that can rip.
- Clean & Convenient Packaging – Bags 15” wide and under come in inner dispenser packs of 100.
- Made from 100% Virgin Resin – Strong, clear, and durable.
Whether you’re packaging food, industrial parts, or retail products, gusseted poly bags provide the clarity and strength you need.
Elements Supply has a large selection of plastic gusset bags. All of our Clear Gusseted Bags are manufactured to be side gusset bags with 100% virgin Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) or Polypropylene (PP) resins to comply with FDA and USDA packaging requirements.
How are these Gusseted Poly Bags packaged?
We offer clear gusset bags which are flat packed and not on rolls. For ease of use, these gusseted plastic bags are neatly packed in a case for easy grabbing. We carry over 150 of these flat packed plastic gusseted bags and we can also provide custom solutions if you do not see the exact bag that fits your needs. These bottom sealed plastic bags provide the ideal packaging solution because they offer more strength and durability compared to side sealed bags.
Why use a Gusseted Poly Bag?
There are two main reasons businesses love gusseted bags:
- Expandable Design for Bulkier Items – The gussets expand when filled, allowing you to package items that flat bags simply can’t handle.
- Stand-Up Capability – When filled, these bags can sit upright on a flat surface—ideal for display packaging in retail or for easy storage.
Wholesale Plastic Gusseted Bags In Stock
With over 150 stock sizes in small, medium, and large options, you’ll find the right fit for your application. Need something custom? We can manufacture gusseted bags in custom sizes, thicknesses, or even with your logo printed for added branding.
Same-day shipping available on stock sizes.
Call (323) 266-2177 to speak with one of our packaging experts about finding the perfect gusseted poly bag for your needs.
FAQ
What are the Benefits of Using Gusseted Poly Bags?
Poly packaging is a popular and versatile option for kitchens, markets, restaurants, groceries, and any other kind of food or retail business that packages or ships products.
Unlike regular packaging, Elements Supply offers poly gusseted bags that get the job done.
Check out these top 5 reasons why businesses can benefit from using these bags:
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Gusseted bags can stand up on their own. These bags are sturdy enough to stay upright without help and without falling over. Due their flat surface, they sit still once a product is placed inside. This makes them excellent storage or display options because you don’t need to worry that the bag will slump or spill. Streamline your packing process with bags that stay up to ensure the fastest and most efficient packing workflow.
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Gusseted poly bags are expandable. Each of our packages expands at the bottom up to the second dimension to enable you to easily package large or bulky items. Flat commercial poly bags that do not contain gussets can make it difficult to fit products that are a non-standard shape or size. They are also a great way to display multiple kinds of products in a simple and effective way.
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They are versatile and portable. A high-quality, food-safe bag that doesn’t leach or spill is essential for multiple kinds of food service, industrial, and retail operational needs. Lightweight, durable, flexible, and available in a variety of mil measurements and sizes, they are versatile enough to cover a wide range of service and product requirements. High-clarity versions such as the 1.5 Mil Gusseted Poly Bag offers a clear view of the contents while protecting the integrity of the product.
Ultra-thin and feather-light packaging makes them easy to store and transport. The gusseted feature distributes weight more evenly over the entire bag which makes them easier to carry. They also take up less space compared to other kinds of packaging materials, which leaves more space to store and display more of your products for sale.
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They are cost-effective. Buying plastic packaging in bulk packs of 1,000 or 2,000 can save you money on the cost of each bag in the long run. You can also get discounts depending on how many cases that you purchase.
Buying poly packaging in bulk also ensures that you have enough bags on hand for mass packing, shipping, or displaying needs. A bulk pack from Elements Supply also ensures that bags are kept clean and dispensable until you need them.
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They are more eco-friendly. Elements Supply poly bags are manufactured from completely virgin raw materials. Research shows that virgin raw materials are more durable and perform better over time. These bags are fully recyclable, which helps reduce waste and conserve resources.
5 Popular Ways to Use Gusseted Poly Bags
With the multiple benefits provided by poly bags, it’s no surprise that more businesses are choosing these versatile options to package their products. They are durable and flexible with enable them to serve a wide variety of manufacturing and consumer needs.
1. Package Foods
One of the most common ways to use this kind of packaging is in the food service industry. From restaurants to bakeries, food service retailers find that these bags work well to display, sell, or ship cookies, breads, bagels, sandwiches, coffee, nuts, candy, meat products, and more.
2. Wrap Bulky Products
Since these bags have pleats that expand at the sides, they are more spacious than traditional flat bags and can hold large, wide, or non-standard-shaped items. This makes them an adaptable packaging solution for businesses that handle bulky products.
3. Contain Loose Items
A gusseted plastic sleeve is an excellent way to hold small or loose items such as hardware nails, nuts, and bolts, various craft or jewelry supplies, or medications for hospitals or veterinarians. They also excel at holding agricultural products such as feed or grain. If you need to pack various loose products together, gusseted bags are a targeted packaging solution.
4. Protect and Store
If your goal is to cover items laid out on pallets or protect products sitting on shelves, poly packaging can save you money by shielding your merchandise from damage. They come in large sizes, are more cost-effective than shelling out money for pallet tarps, and can guarantee that your products stay safe until packing or purchase. It’s also possible to use them as box-liners keep your items clean and secure.
5. Package Products for Transport
A final way to use this kind of packaging involves protecting your products on the move. For example, a mattress warehouse might use large-size bags to stretch over mattresses to guard them from damp or dirt while on display, in storage, or in a truck. Retail clothing stores have used them for grab-and-go bags for t-shirts or other ready packaged items.
Since poly packaging is super lightweight, easy to use and carry, and can contain a wide range of product shapes and sizes, they are a great packaging solution for restaurants, retail clothing stores, grocery stores, home furnishing businesses, industrial facilities, and much more.
