About us

Laundry Bags Direct is specialised in laundry bags and dry cleaning bags and is also a division of Polybags Ltd. Polybags is one of the top polythene packaging and plastic bags suppliers in UK with more than 45 years of experience ensuring quality to their products. Please also check the list bellow with some of the main categories available at Polybags.co.uk.

Additional information about garment and laundry film

Plain polythene suppliers bags perform optimal when the gauge and opening are matched to the products and the method they are packed. In practice, the bag has to work through simple things: clean feeding on the line, a proper seal, and enough strength to survive stacking and handling without splitting at the corners. Loose parts and grouped components are often easier to manage in a plain bag because there is no print or additional stop to interfere with packing. If the film is also light, damage soon shows up in storage or amid transport, and that creates waste rather than protection. A sensible specification retains the line moving and avoids needless trouble later.

Clear plastic bags suit packing lines where fast identification matters above hiding the contents. Staff can spot the product immediately, so counts, checks, and picking decisions happen without opening all pack and slowing the flow. That saves time on the shop floor and reduces mistakes when similar items are stored together. The reclosable strip adds another practical benefit, because stock can be opened for inspection and then closed again without splitting the pack or losing contents. For paperwork, samples, fixings, and lightweight retail products, the result is a tidy, easy-handling pack that works well through dispatch and back into stock if needed.

Clear Laundry Bags

Clear laundry bags work optimal when the film is transparent enough for instant checks nevertheless still tough enough to survive a busy packing line. At the select face, sight of the contents saves time, cuts down on opening and rebagging, and assists mixed textile loads transport through the system without guesswork. The better bags are manufactured with controlled gauge and proper melt flow, so the material stays consistent instead of coming off the line weak in one area and stiff in another. That matters when damp garments, zips and hanger hooks are all waiting to grasp the film, because a bag that splits early creates delays and more waste.

Printed garment covers need a stable substrate if the graphics are to stay legible once the cover is pulled onto a hanger rail. A reel can see perfectly acceptable in converting, yet still misbehave when it is slit, folded and handled downstream, particularly if the gauge wanders or the film has also much slip for controlled feeding. Once that happens, the cover beginnings to pucker, the print distorts and the edges select up scuffing, so the pack sees shabby before it ever leaves the board. Steady film tension and sensible line speed assist the web dash cleanly, and that gives a cover that still sees fit for purpose at dispatch.

Clear polythene suppliers covers are a simple method to retain race numbers visible while still protecting them from rain, mud and rough handling. The plain film lets the print display through without adding weight or bulk, which makes it a practical selection when event packs are being assembled quickly. At the same time, the cover has to be light enough not to flap about, because loose edges can grasp on clothing or work loose from a single pin. Good gauge selection matters here, since film that is also thin tears easily and also heavy sees clumsy. A well-manufactured cover retains the number readable and assists it stay in position through the event.

Premium garment covers

Garment covers earn their place by protecting hanging stock from dust, moisture and light damage while it transports through storage and dispatch. The proper test is whether the film can cope with shoulders, hanger hooks and the rougher moments on a busy rail, because weak gauges split quickly and leave garments exposed. Heavier film can solve that, nevertheless only up to a point, since fat covers slow down loading and make stock harder to handle in tight select-face areas. A well-chosen cover strikes the proper balance between strength and easy movement, which retains handling damage down and protects the appearance of the clothes inside.

Printed Laundry Bags – The Canvas Sacks Tote

Printed laundry bags need to do above transport soiled linen from one point to another, because the print often carries sorting instructions, department codes, or handling notes that assist the all operation dash smoothly. A superb bag has to retain its graphics legible after rough loading, stacking, and repeated contact with damp material, so the selection of film, ink, and seal quality all matter. Thin material may save weight, nevertheless it can scuff, split, or blur the print if the gauge is also light for the method it is used. When the artwork remains transparent and the bag grasps together, mis-sorts and handling damage are far less likely.

Clear polythene suppliers bags suit jobs where fast identification matters as much as light protection. A medium gauge bag at around 200 x 250mm has enough body to grasp small food items, stationery or craft parts without turning limp on the packing table, so handling stays tidy through the shift. The transparent film lets warehouse staff confirm the contents at a glance, which cuts wasted opening and re-bagging amid picking. A decent seal then retains dust, fingerprints and stray spillages away from the products, so the pack sees cleaner when it reaches the next stage. That makes the format a sensible selection for busy lines where speed and order cannot be separated.

Dry cleaning bags rely on the quality of the film before it ever reaches the hanger rail. Where fresh fibre is used, the pulp has to be cleaned down properly so leftover lignin does not give the finished film a darker, duller see, and any bleaching stage is only there to lift the appearance rather than conceal a weak base material. The pulp is then diluted to make it workable for film formation, and that stage affects clarity, strength and how evenly the web runs through the process. A clean, well-controlled film gives better presentation and more predictable handling on the shop floor, which is what matters when garments need covering without fuss.

1. The Best Basic Laundry Bags In Terms Of Price And Ease Of Care

Laundry bags work optimal when the material matches the job, because a simple holiday bag is not the same as one meant for repeated service use. A plain canvas version grasps up well for short trips and retains old clothes separate from clean items without fuss, which is often enough for light travel. When the bag itself can be machine washed, sorting and cleaning become far easier after return, particularly where damp towels or heavily used garments are involved. That kind of specification saves time at the back stop and stops smells hanging around in the suitcase.

More products from our wholesale suppliers

Mailing bags
Mailing Bags & Courier Bags
Designed for postal and/or courier transport, mailing bags are light, waterproof and have an integral adhesive strip, they are designed to fit many different types of products that need mailed. Courier sacks are made with a 3 layer co-extruded polythene mix to ensure maximum tear resistance and protection of the product from weather or punctures. Usually they are white on the outside layer and light grey on the inside layer giving them an opaque appearance, however any coloured polyethylene can be used. Polybags stocked ranges cover economy and 'Tuff' mailers, mailorder and courier bags, tamper proof, padded envelopes and even high impact metallic advertising mailers. Plastic mailing bags, or polythene mailing bags, are very popular these days due to the variety of choices of mailer bags.
Polythene tubing and sheeting
Plastic Tubing & Polythene Sheeting
Tubing and sheeting are an excellent packaging alternative when packaging multiple items sharing a common width or diameter but varying lengths. Poly sheeting can be used to wrap around products and secure with tape or banding or some other method. Tubes and Plastic Sheets also provide a more effective packaging solution for protection against rust and corrosion for both ferrous, non-ferrous metal and also multi metal surfaces, spares, parts assemblies and finished goods.
Bubble film and bubble bags
Bubble Film & Bubble Bags
Bubble film and bubble bags have proved to be one of the most versatile packaging materials of recent years. Being soft and flexible and yet displaying incredible tear resistance, bubble film has earned itself a place in almost every packaging environment. Polybags.co.uk offers a full line of bubble bags and bubble wrap. Whether you need a reclosable bubble bag, a bubble bag with a lip and tape for easy closing, or bubble wrap to protect your shipments you will find it there.
Bag ties and sealers
Bag Ties & Bag Sealers
Paper and plastic bag ties and clips, adhesive disks and hooks used as a closure to secure the content or highlight your bags plus manual heat sealers to find the right way for you to close or seal your bags or make your exact size bag.
Specialist bags
Specialist Bags & Packaging
Film Front Bags, High Density Food Bags, Vacuum Pouch Bags, Net Bags, Poly Gloves, Polymax bags - NEW, Tenax sleeving and Special waste sacks
Plain polythene bags
Polythene Bags & Plastic Bags
One of the most successful types of packaging is the polythene bag, or Polybag. Polythene is a cost competitive and versatile plastic and has less effect on the environment. Polythene bags come in all shapes and sizes from small bags to large bags Polybags Ltd. offer plain polythene bags plastic bags or storage bags in various sizes and shapes. Plastic bags are available in LDPE and HPDE materials.
Grip seal and slider grip bags
Grip Seal & Slider Grip Bags
Grip seal and slider grip bags have a slider profile that enables you to slide open and shut the bag. Ideal where you want to secure contents and avoid leakage or contamination, no need of bag-sealer, staples or tape. Slider grip bags are perfect for document storage.
Presentation bags and retail bags
Polypropylene Bags & Retail Bags
A range of crystal clear presentation and retail bags manufactured from high clarity polypropylene film these are the best choices for product presentation. Presentation and Retail bags offer better moisture protection and are clearer and stronger preserving the product freshness when used for a food service application.
Carrier bags
Stocked Carrier Bags
A variety of clear and colored stocked carriers to suit your specific product be it CD's, books or paintings. These are standard carrier bags for everyday use such as clothing and lightweight general shopping.
Environmental bags
Environmentally Friendly Packaging & Biodegradable Bags
Billions of plastic bags are choking our planet. All of these "free" bags ultimately cost both consumers and the environment plenty so now Polybags manufactures and stocks a wide range of eco-friendly green packaging products to suit your needs and help towards a better environment.
Garment bags and pallet covers
Garment Covers & Pallet Covers
Polybags is now a leading UK manufacturer of Dry Cleaning Garment covers and Laundry Bags as well as a major stockist of wide sheeting and shrinkable pallet covers for outside and in-transit protection. These are large plastic bags for covering pallets during shipment. Use it to cover pallets that you will store inside or outside, protecting from the weather, dust, paint, water, snow, and other common uses. Pallet Covers can also be used as liners for bins.
Transit packing
Transit Packing
A selection of associated packaging products such as stretchwrap, tape, boxes, pallet covers and document enclosed envelopes for transit packing - All in stock for next day delivery if required.