Can Liners: Strong, Simple, Essential

By October 1, 2025Can Liners

Can Liners: More Than Just Garbage Bags

Can liners—often called garbage bags—might seem simple at first glance. However, they play a crucial role in keeping spaces clean, organized, and free of waste. Without them, managing trash efficiently would be much more difficult.

In this blog, we’ll walk through the different types of can liners and explain the unique benefits each one brings. By understanding the options, it becomes easier to choose the right bag for the right setting.

Types of Can Liners

One of the easiest ways to tell can liners apart is by the type of resin material. Let’s take a closer look at the three most common kinds and see how they compare.

image of one of the can liners manufactured by TDI Custom Packaging, Inc.High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

To begin with, HDPE liner bags have higher strength and durability. Because of this, they’re a popular choice in commercial and industrial environments, where dependable performance is a must.

Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
image of one of TDI's strong and simple can linersOn the other hand, LDPE liners are flexible and stretch easily, which makes them ideal for lighter to medium-weight waste. As a result, you’ll find them in offices, retail spaces, and households.

Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
Finally, LLDPE combines the best of both worlds. It delivers the strength of HDPE along with the flexibility of LDPE. Consequently, these bags resist punctures and tears while still offering excellent stretch. That’s why industries such as food service, healthcare, and janitorial services often rely on LLDPE liners.

Benefits of Can Liners

image of trash cans with clear can liners insideWaste Containment
First and foremost, can liners make managing trash much easier by keeping waste securely contained. They help prevent leaks, spills, and unpleasant messes. Therefore, clean-up is easier, and the risk of contamination is low.

Hygiene Maintenance
In addition, liners support better hygiene by reducing direct contact with waste. This benefit is especially important in settings like healthcare facilities, food service areas, and other environments where cleanliness is critical.

Strength and Durability
Finally, not all waste is the same, which is why can liners come in varying levels of strength. For instance, heavy-duty liners can withstand sharp or heavy items, while lighter bags, on the other hand, are best for handling everyday trash.

Can Liners from TDI

image of rolls of can liners manufactured by TDI Custom Packaging, Inc.Whether you need durability, flexibility, or specialized features, TDI offers a complete range of garbage bags designed to fit your needs. Each option serves both individuals and businesses with reliable performance.

Customizations
As a custom packaging expert, TDI makes it easy to tailor liners for your specific application. From color tints and gussets to different levels of opacity, our products are customizable to match a wide variety of requirements.

Eco-Friendly Design
image of red can liners in production at TDI Custom Packaging, Inc.In addition to performance, our trash bags are also sustainable, because they are lightweight. The poly material is so thin, that they require less energy to produce and less fuel to transport.

On top of that, they’re recyclable, helping reduce waste and giving materials a second life.

Why Choose TDI?

image of blown-film extrusion at TDI Custom Packaging, Inc.

At TDI, we make it easy to get the right can liners with lower minimums, faster delivery, and reliable, locally manufactured quality backed by dedicated support.

Ready to find your packaging solution? Reach out to TDI today—we’re here to help you find the perfect can liner.

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