The Versatility of Gusset Bags

By June 16, 2024Gusset Bags
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The versatility of Gusset Bags

Gusset bags are an adjustable and practical packaging solution designed with expandable sides or bottom. This feature allows them to hold bulkier or irregularly shaped items. Simply by unfolding the “gusset” and filling it with product, additional space becomes available.

Types of Gusset Bags:


image of one example of gusset bags with side gussetsSide Gussets

A side gusset bag has two expandable gussets along the sides.

It has a single seal that extends across the entire width of the bag and continues along the bottom.

image of a clear bottom gusseted bag filled with jelly beansBottom Gusset

A bottom gusset features an expandable section at the base, with no gussets along the side of the bag. 

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Benefits:


Gusseted bags, known for their unique design, offer numerous benefits, making them an ideal choice for various industries.

Enhanced Capacity

image of black nursery grow bagsThe primary advantage of gusseted bags is their increased storage capacity. Due to the expandable sides or bottom the bag can hold more volume compared to flat bags of the same dimensions.

This makes them perfect for packaging bulkier items, ensuring efficient use of space.

Improved Stability

image of one example of gusset bags: a white bag with a bottom gussetGusseted bags provide better stability, which is crucial for products that need to stand upright on shelves.

The gussets create a flat, stable base that helps the bag maintain its shape and stand upright, offering an attractive display for retail products.

Numerous Applications

image of a sliced loaf of bread in a clear bagThese bags are highly versatile and can be used for a wide range of products in various industries.

From food items like coffee or snacks, to non-food items such as garden supplies, gusseted bags offer a practical packaging solution.

Cost-Effective

image of a folded white gusseted bag

With their efficient use of material and storage space, gusseted bags are a cost-effective packaging option, even though they are made here in the USA.

Efficient Storage

Since the bags fold flat, they minimize excess packaging and optimize storage. Consequently, this leads to savings in manufacturing and logistics.

Examples of Gusset Bags:


Here are a few examples of gusseted bags that TDI Custom Packaging typically produces:

Heavy-duty box liners and trash bags

image of blue and clear bags on a rollGenerally, TDI produces box liners and trash bags that come on a roll, so that the user has easy access to them.

Clearly, this packaging method ensures convenience and efficiency.

Other rugged bags

image of a filled, blue trash bag

Moreover, strong packaging that is built-to-last is always needed in industries such as in agriculture, construction, or industrial sectors, for example.

With their reinforced sides or base they provide extra protection and durability where it’s needed. 

Nursery grow bags

image of a nursery grow bag filled with seedlingsNumerous growers on the West Coast are utilizing these expandable grow bags, which feature gussets on each side.

As a result of this design, the bags stand up straight and, therefore, serve as a cost-effective alternative to rigid containers.

Conclusion:


image of one example of gusset bags with side gussets

In conclusion, gusseted bags are a versatile, practical, and cost-effective packaging solution.

Their enhanced capacity, stability, and customization options make them suitable for a wide range of products in various industries.

TDI Customizations:


Image of a side gusset handle bagHere at TDI, we offer complete customizations, such as color, gauge, size, material, and printed design. Moreover, we provide detailed options like punched holes, perforations, and more.

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