Woven PP (Polypropylene) Bags

These laminated polypropylene bags have a special extended shelf life that makes them more resistant to humid conditions, allowing the packed items to last longer. During filling, conveying, packing, and transportation, these bags withstand rough handling with almost no broken bags. Bags that are in good condition allow for fast handling, compact storage, and reliable transportation. The bags have a valve that allows for fast filling and self-closing operation.

Features of Polypropylene Bags suitable for Packaging of Cement

PP bags are produced by weaving thin strips of polypropylene in a weft and warp manner. However, PP bags may also be non-woven. Such bags are produced by fusing thin strips of polypropylene. Let us discuss the reasons for the high demand for these packaging bags in the cement industry.

1. Easy Availability

Earlier packaging bags were made from jute. Jute production has a seasonal variation. As a result, there were times when jute was in short supply for manufacturing packaging bags. However, polypropylene polymer is readily available throughout the year. This also has a lasting impact on supply chain. The market has never witnessed the shortfall of these bags.

2. Strong, Durable, and Long-lasting

Polypropylene has high tensile strength, and thus, can hold large quantities of cement without tearing. It is a sturdy material and lasts long. Thus, it is possible to reuse PP-based cement bags for a long time.

3. Impermeability to water

Jute bags become soggy and remain wet for long upon exposure to moisture. Cement is a substance that hardens upon exposure to moisture. It is impossible to mend cement once it is set. If, during storage or transport, cement encounters moisture, it will become useless. Thus, the packaging material for storing cement should be moisture resistant. Polypropylene bags create an impermeability barrier for water.

4. Tear resistance

While transporting cement, the labor requires handling the packaging bags swiftly. Innate resistance of polypropylene to tearing makes the handling of the packaged cement relatively easy. In the warehouses, the tear resistance of polypropylene packaging bags prevents rodents from damaging them. In this manner, polypropylene safeguards the internal contents from spillage and spoilage.

5. Chemical resistance

The quality of cement deteriorates by reacting with chemicals like alkali or acid. The packaging bags for cement should not degrade when exposed to chemicals and should not allow entry of chemicals inside the bag. Polypropylene is chemically inert, and thus, ideal for the packaging of cement.

6. Weatherproof

Packaged cement may be transported to different regions or during different seasons. The external layer of the packaging bag should be unaffected by the change in the weather. Polypropylene is a weatherproof plastic. Hence, it is suitable for packaging cement.

7. Lightweight

PP cement bag manufacturers choose polypropylene as the packaging material because it is light in weight. This property of PP makes it easy to handle.

8. Easy to stack

Polypropylene has anti-static and anti-skid properties. Consequently, packaging bags made from PP can be stored easily in warehouses. Gusseted PP bags are even easier to stack.

9. Affordability

Cement bags manufactured from PP are cheap. There are many plastics available for packaging use. Nonetheless, PP is the cheapest among them.

10. Customizable

Manufacturers can easily customize polypropylene bags. Easy to dye, PP bags can be manufactured in varying sizes. Printing, lamination, and addition of metalize layer is possible in polypropylene cement bags. Attractive packaging helps a brand in marketing their product better.

11. Eco-friendly

As polypropylene can last for a long time, it is possible to reuse the packaging bags made from it. After repetitive use, a PP-based packaging bag can be easily recycled into other useful plastic items. To increase environmental sustainability, the manufacturers may use natural dyes to produce colored PP bags.