What Are Grip Seal Bags Used For? 10 Practical Uses
Grip seal bags, also known as resealable plastic bags, polythene bags, poly bags or zip bags, are one of the most useful packaging items you can keep to hand. They are clear, light, cheap and reusable. Here are practical ways to use them, with the sizes that tend to work for each.
1. Packing items for dispatch
A bag keeps each product together and protected from dust and moisture inside a box or mailing bag. It also stops small items from getting lost in a larger parcel. Online sellers use the 100mm x 100mm to 150mm x 150mm sizes most often. See our guide to packing small items for posting.
2. Organising small components
Sort screws, fixings, connectors and spare parts so they never get mixed up. See how to organise small parts.
3. Stock control and labelling
Bag items by type or batch and add a label or marker note. Clear bags make it quick to count stock and spot what is running low.
4. Jewellery and accessories
Give each piece its own bag so items do not tangle or scratch each other. See grip seal bags for jewellery and beads.
5. Nuts, bolts and fixings
Supply the right fixings with a product, or keep a workshop organised. In a restoration or rebuild project, bagging and labelling fasteners as they come off saves hours later. See bag and tag for car restoration.
6. Keeping items free from dust and moisture
Our bags are resistant to water, dirt and dust, which makes them handy for storage or transit. For items that need to stay completely dry, make sure they are dry when you seal the bag, and add a silica gel sachet for longer storage.
7. Protecting documents and manuals
The larger sizes protect paperwork, instructions, warranty cards and small manuals from spills and dust.
8. Samples and kits
Make up sample packs or parts kits that customers can see at a glance, because the bags are clear. Put a printed card inside to show the product name or code.
9. Crafts and hobbies
Store beads, threads, stickers, sewing notions and other small craft supplies. Model makers and hobbyists use bags to keep pieces of a kit together while a project is in progress.
10. Travel and everyday storage
Keep cables, chargers, earphones and small items together in a bag or case, and keep leaks and spills away from the rest of your luggage.
More ideas
- Keeping spare keys, labelled by door or vehicle
- Storing seeds, labelled with the variety and date
- Organising craft sets for classrooms or clubs
- Keeping first aid items together and visible
- Protecting small electronics parts during repairs
Frequently asked questions
Are grip seal bags the same as zip lock bags?
They are the same kind of resealable bag. Read our guide on grip seal bags vs zip lock bags.
Can I reuse grip seal bags?
Yes. See are grip seal bags reusable?
Which size should I choose?
Measure your item and use our guide to choosing a size by item.
Choosing the right size
Browse our grip seal bags in 16 sizes, or use the size guide if you are not sure which to choose. Need larger quantities? See our wholesale grip seal bags.