packaging bags glossary

Adhesive Seal Bags

Adhesive seal bags are transparent plastic bags with a self-adhesive flap that works without additional adhesive or ziplock. They are ideal for securely protecting documents, textiles, or small parts. They are often referred to as self-adhesive bags, flap bags, or adhesive bags.

Adhesive Strip Bags

Adhesive strip bags are plastic bags with an integrated adhesive strip that allows for secure closure without additional tools. They are ideal for the secure protection of documents, textiles, or small parts. They are often also referred to as self-adhesive bags, adhesive closure bags, or touch-and-close bags.

Aluminum Composite Bags

Aluminum composite bags consist of several layers of material, including an aluminum layer that provides an excellent barrier against light, moisture, and oxygen. They are often used for coffee, tea, or medical products.

Aroma Barrier

An aroma barrier is a special protective layer in packaging that prevents odors from penetrating or escaping. Especially in the food industry, it ensures that coffee, tea, or spices retain their full aroma. Such packaging is often referred to as odor barrier, freshness barrier, or aroma protection packaging.

Airplane bags

Airplane bags are transparent ziplock or pull-lock bags designed for carrying liquids in hand luggage. These bags are also known as liquid bags, carry-on bags, or 1-liter bags.

Block-bottom bags

Block-bottom bags are sturdy packaging with a rectangular bottom gusset for stability. They are often used for coffee, tea, pastries, or confectionery. Thanks to their practical shape, they are also known as stand-up pouches, bottom pouches, or paper bags with a bottom gusset.

Bioplastic packaging

Bioplastic packaging is made entirely or partially from renewable raw materials or biodegradable materials. It is an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional plastic packaging and is often used for food, cosmetics, or sustainable product packaging. Common names include compostable packaging, sustainable plastic packaging, or ecological plastic packaging.

Bag clips

Bag clips are small fasteners that securely seal bags and are used for food, freezer bags, or bread bags. They are also known as bag clips, U-clips, clip band fasteners, or closure clips.

Cellophane (cellophane)

Cellophane is a transparent film made from cellulose and is biodegradable. It is often used for packaging food, gifts, or confectionery. It is also referred to as cellophane film, eco-friendly film, or sustainable packaging film.

Clip band closure

A clip band closure is a flexible metal or plastic strip used to easily close bags. It is particularly useful in the bakery and food industries, keeping bread bags and freezer bags securely closed. Other terms for this include wire ties, bag closures, or quick-release bands.

Clips

Clips are small closure aids made of plastic or metal that allow bags to be closed easily and securely. They are often used in packaging for food products such as tea, herbs, vegetables, or confectionery. They are also known as bag clips, closure clips, U-clips, or freshness clips.

Compostable Bags

Compostable bags are made of biodegradable materials that decompose under certain conditions. They are marketed as organic bags or sustainable packaging.

Coffee Bags

Coffee bags are specially designed packaging with an aroma barrier that preserves the aroma of coffee beans or powder for the long term. They often have valves, a stand-up base, or a zip-lock closure. Other terms include aroma bags, coffee packaging, or block-bottom bags.

Cross-Bottom Bags

Cross-bottom bags are sturdy plastic bags with a specially folded bottom structure that ensures stability. They are often used for baked goods, sweets, herbs, or tea, where visibility and aroma protection are paramount. Other names include tea bags, gusseted bags, or bags with a bottom.

Cone-shaped bags

Cone-shaped bags are conical-shaped paper or plastic bags used for confectionery, chips, or snacks.

Carrier bags with bottom gusset

These carrier bags have an expandable bottom gusset for more volume and stability. They are ideal for retail, pharmacies, or bakeries and are often referred to as gusseted bags, grip-hole carrier bags, or sturdy carrier bags.

Composite film

Composite film consists of several plastic layers that combine different properties, such as moisture barriers, UV protection, or tear resistance.

Carrying Bags

Carrying bags are sturdy plastic carrier bags primarily used for the secure transport of purchases and goods. They are also known as handle-hole bags, shopping bags, carrier bags, or reusable bags.

Dental Bags

The three labeling strips on a dental bag make it easy to document relevant information such as patient data, doctor's details, etc. Additional contents can be stored in the additional exposed pocket without coming into contact with the actual contents. Alternatively, these bags are also called kangaroo pouches.

Doypacks

A doypack is a sturdy stand-up pouch with an integrated, resealable ziplock closure. This type of packaging is particularly popular for liquid and pasty products such as sauces, smoothies, or personal care products. It is also known as a stand-up pouch, spout pouch, or flexpack.

Disposable Bags

Disposable bags are plastic or paper bags intended for single use. They are used in supermarkets, pharmacies, or the catering industry. They are often also referred to as disposable carrier bags, throwaway bags, or plastic bags.

Drawstring Bags

Drawstring bags are practical bags with an integrated drawstring that serves as a closure and carrying handle. They are ideal for shoes, laundry, sporting goods, or promotional gifts. They are also called drawstring bags or drawstring bags.

Declaration of Conformity

A declaration of conformity confirms that a product meets legal safety and environmental requirements. It is particularly important for food-safe packaging, plastic products, or reusable packaging.

Delivery note pouch

Delivery note pouches are self-adhesive film sleeves attached to packages or pallets to securely store invoices, delivery notes, or shipping documents. They are also known as document pouches, accompanying document pouches, or packing slip pouches.

Flat bags

Flat bags are simple, flat plastic or paper bags without a bottom gusset used for packing food, small items, or documents. They are also known as foil bags, plastic bags, or packaging bags.

Food-safe

Food-safe packaging is made of materials that do not release harmful substances or odors into food. They are certified according to EU Regulation 1935/2004 and are often used for vacuum bags, ziplock bags, flat bags, coffee bags, or stand-up pouches. Other terms: food-safe packaging, BPA-free, certified food packaging. At Beutel-Shop24, you can download a declaration of conformity in the footer of the page.

Film sealer

A film sealer is used to seal plastic bags or films airtight using heat, often used for food packaging or shipping bags.

Handle hole carrier bag

A handle hole carrier bag is a sturdy carrier bag with a punched handle hole, usually made of plastic or paper. It is often used for retail, trade fairs, or promotional purposes. Other names include carrier bag with handle hole, handle hole bag, plastic carrier bag, or shopping bag.

Industrial Packaging

Industrial packaging includes robust packaging solutions for the safe transport and storage of goods. They are often made of plastic, cardboard, or multi-layer composite materials and protect products from moisture, dirt, and mechanical impact. Typical variants include shipping bags, pallet stretch film, or side-gusseted bags.

Jumbo Bag

Jumbo bags are large-volume plastic bags used for the transport of bulk goods, industrial waste, or recycling materials. They are also known as big bags or bulk sacks.

Kangaroo Bag

LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene)

LDPE is a flexible, tear-resistant plastic used for bags, films, and packaging. It is characterized by high transparency, durability, and softness. It is also often referred to as LDPE film, polyethylene bag, or plastic packaging.

Multilayer composites

Multilayer composites consist of several layers of material (e.g., PE, PET, or aluminum) that provide a high barrier function against moisture, oxygen, or light. They are used for vacuum bags, stand-up pouches, or aroma packaging.

Natural baking soda

Natural baking soda is an environmentally friendly brown kraft paper used for paper bags.

It is used as a ziplock bag or block-bottom bag. It is biodegradable and sustainable. Other terms: kraft paper, recycled paper, natural paper.

OPP (Oriented Polypropylene)

OPP is a particularly tear-resistant, transparent plastic film that is often used for gift wrapping, transparent packaging, or aroma-protective bags. It is also known as OPP film, polypropylene film, or cellophane film.

Pallet Stretch Film

Pallet stretch film is an elastic protective film for securing pallets and transported goods. It protects goods from moisture, dirt, and slipping. It is also called wrapping film, stretch film, or pallet film.

PE Plastic (Polyethylene)

PE is one of the most widely used plastics and is used in bags, films, packaging, and carrier bags. It is available as LDPE (soft, flexible) and HDPE (stable, durable).

PP Plastic (Polypropylene)

A lightweight, tear-resistant plastic often used for transparent packaging and sturdy bags such as stand-up or zipper pouches.

PP is a heat-resistant and sturdy plastic used for packaging films, food packaging, OPP films, and pouches.

Pull-lock Bags

Pull-lock bags are plastic bags with an integrated drawstring or zipper mechanism that allows for easy resealing. They are also known as drawstring bags, zipper bags, or string bags.

Recycled material

Recycled material is recycled plastic material used to make new packaging. It reduces plastic waste and is included in recycled films, eco-friendly carrier bags, and sustainable packaging.

Resealable Bags

Resealable bags are plastic bags with an integrated closure mechanism such as a snap fastener, zipper, or drawstring, allowing the contents to be opened and closed multiple times.

Slider seal bags

Slider seal bags are plastic bags with a sliding mechanism for easy opening and closing. They are also known as slider bags or zipper bags with a slider. Slider seal bags are often used as airline bags.

Square-bottom bags

Square-bottom bags are sturdy bags with a rectangular bottom surface used for coffee, tea, or confectionery. They are also known as block-bottom bags, cross-bottom bags, or stand-up pouches.

Side-gusseted bags

Side-gusseted bags are bags with side gussets that provide additional volume. They are used for food packaging, coffee bags, or gift packaging.

Side-gusseted sacks

Side-gusseted sacks are large-volume plastic bags with side gussets that are used for industrial packaging, garbage bags, or bulk packaging.

Stand-up pouches

Stand-up pouches are flexible packaging with a stable bottom gusset. They are ideal for food, coffee, snacks, or cosmetic products and are also known as doypacks or zipper bags.

Shipping Bags

Shipping bags are lightweight, durable plastic or paper bags for the secure shipping of goods. They are also known as mailing bags, shipping pouches, or poly bags.

Transparent bags

Transparent bags are clear plastic bags that allow a clear view of the contents. They are used for packaging, food, or hygiene products and are also known as see-through bags, film bags, or transparent packaging.

Tube film

Tube film is a continuous plastic film in a tube shape that can be individually cut and sealed. It is used for protective packaging, shipping packaging, or industrial packaging.

U-clips

U-clips are small plastic or metal fasteners that securely seal bags. They are often used for cone bags, block-bottom bags, cross-bottom bags, or pastry packaging.

Vacuum bags

Vacuum bags are hermetically sealable plastic bags that keep food fresher for longer by removing oxygen. They are also known as vacuum packaging, food bags, or aroma bags.

Ziplock Bags

Ziplock bags are plastic bags with an integrated closure strip that allows for easy opening and closing. They are ideal for storing small items, food, or documents. Other terms for these bags include ziplock bags, ziplock bags, or resealable bags.

Areas of application: Suitable for food, small industrial parts, and shipping packaging.