Before the advent of flexible Packaging, large volumes of material were handled in bulky metal or wooden boxes, drums, train carriages, barges, or trucks. Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC) came into being to do away with the pitfalls of rigid packaging.

The early stage of FIBCs

The earliest Fibcs were rugged sheets of heavy-duty PVC-coated nylon or polyester, welded together to give the shape of a container and handled using attached pallets or lift swings. With the rising demand for flexible packaging, these containers paved the way for woven polypropylene bulk bags. Although initially FIBCs were used to ship hazardous materials only, owing to constant innovative development in the structural and design features, the bulk bags of present times find application in industries like chemical, mining, building and construction, agriculture, food, etc.

Ensuring the long-lasting freshness of products

With economies opening up and businesses reaching across boundaries, the challenge to enhance the shelf life of products loomed at large. Innovative FIBC products like Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) eliminates this challenge by replacing the oxygen, the gas that causes oxidation or decay of products, with nitrogen in a package to increase the life of perishable goods. 

Innovative design aspects

The retail boom led to drastic changes in product packaging and branding. This resulted in FIBCs being produced in coloured fabric, webbing and printing of customer logo. Recently, FIBCs with BOPP printing are also available for customers to pack their products and improve their company branding.

Packaging to keep food safe

For food products, extra care to safeguard products from contamination is mandatory. From production to consumption, packaging plays a crucial role in ensuring the product’s safety from the elements, fungus or mildew growth, or pest infestation. If your packaging has outdoor application, getting UV-protected bags is appropriate. Furthermore, food-grade packaging produced with 100% virgin polypropylene fabric in certified cleanrooms is essential to eliminate any chance of contamination. 

Fire-retardant bulk bags

To date, FIBCs are used to handle hazardous materials. But to minimise the incidence of fire caused by these materials, specific chemicals are mixed with the resin while producing the PP fabric, lending it flame-retardant properties. 

UN Bags

These are specifically designed to enable packaging & transportation of hazardous goods, chemicals.
Evolving business scenarios, changing customer usage patterns, existing regulations dictate the research and development of new packaging solutions. At Umasree Texplast, our constant endeavour is to innovate and produce packaging solutions that help our customers stay on top of their packaging game. Contact us today to know more about our innovations. 

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