Bulk bags (also known as jumbo bags, shipping sacks, big bags and FIBCs) are extremely versatile and can hold a variety of wet and dry materials including: chemicals, minerals, dyes, resins, detergents, foodstuffs, sugar, salt, nuts, plastics, grain, clay, cement, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, seed, sand, flour, rice, ground rubber, beans and refractory products. Bulk bags may also be used to divert mudslides, small streams, and to hold waste on oil rigs.Some styles of bulk bags may be filled with sand and used for flood control.
The tremendous growth in bulk bag use over the last three decades has spurred bag specialization. Some bulk bags have become extremely high tech, with features customized to meet unique requirements, while others have become simpler and less expensive. FIBCs are a cost effective method of shipping and storing dry bulk products. FIBCs can be designed to fit a variety of uses and users. Sizes typically vary from 15 cu ft to 95 cu ft; however, bulk bags can be manufactured for smaller or larger capacities.
