FIBC bag: What it is, How it’s Made & it’s Benefits

FIBC stands for Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container. It is a type of bag used for storing and transporting dry, flow-able products in huge quantities. These bags are made from woven polypropylene fabric which makes it durable and strong. They can be manufactured based on requirements to make capable holdings of a range from 500 to 2000 kilograms. That is why it can be easily found in industries related to agriculture, construction, chemicals, food and mining.

How they are made:

• FIBC bags are typically made using a woven polypropylene fabric. There are server processes used for manufacturing it. These include:-
• Extruding polypropylene resin into fine flat sheets.
• These flat sheets of polypropylene are woven into a fabric using specialized looms. The fabric is woven in a way to create a grid-like pattern of threads crossing over and under the adjacent threads.
• It is then cut into a different size and shape for the bag as required.
• These cut pieces are then sewn together inside a heavy-duty sewing machines to finally create the bag. The bag is generally constructed with a filling spout, lifting loops, and a discharge spout.
• The branding is then continued on the bag via printing with customized logos and description related to it.
• Finally when the bag is finally made, it goes through a number of testings to meet the requirement and maintain a healthy standard.

Benefits of a FIBC bag for the environment:

• Because of the durability of these bags, it can be reused multiple times. This in turn helps the environment as it helps in reducing waste.
• Polypropylene is a recyclable material. At the end of the lifecycle of the FIBC bag, it can be recycled to create new products.
• FIBC bags hold the capacity to incorporate a huge load and storage amount. This reduces the need to produce multiple packaging materials such as sacks, boxes, or drums.
• FIBC bags require less energy to be manufactured as compared to other types of packaging materials, such as metal or glass. Thus helping it to conserve energy resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Benefits of a FIBC bag in general:

• It is a very cost effective method to hold storage of a large amount of goods.
• They take up very less space compared to other packaging materials.
• They can be easily handled using forklifts or cranes. This reduces labor costs significantly.
• The capacity of these bags can be customized according to requirements, making it very versatile.
• FIBC bags can protect any goods against moisture, dust, contamination and UV rays.
• These bags are easy to transport from one place to another.

From cost effectiveness to protecting the environment from harsh emissions, FIBC bags play an important role. That is why in most industries today, these bags are one of the most sought after. They are chosen over traditional packaging materials such as sacks, drums, and boxes.