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What is FIBC? What's special about FIBC full form?

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Updated: Aug 17, 2022

What is FIBC? What is FIBC full form? How many are there types of FIBC bags? Find out these bags.

Since being introduced, FIBC bags are applied in multiple fields, especially the logistical market. So, what is FIBC full form? How many are there types of FIBC bags? Find the answers to all of those questions in this post.


FIBC bags are applied so much in the logistical market


What is FIBC full form?

For starters, FIBC full form is Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container or simply called a bulk bag. This industrial container is made from flexible fabric that can store and transport many different types of dry products ( both hazardous and non-hazardous dry flowable products).

The typical material of FIBCs is thick polyethylene material and bag sizes from 45-48 inches in diameter to 39-79 inches in height, depending on what is stored. Besides, their bag design can allow them to hold up to 4000 pounds of material. Because the walls are flexible, they are ideal for storing and transporting dry bulk materials.


Several examples of material can be stored and delivered by bulk bags:

  • Chemicals

  • Fertilizers

  • Fiberglass

  • Food products

  • Grains

  • Construction Material

  • Seeds

  • and more


FIBC full form is Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container


Types of FIBC bag

On the market, there are various types of FIBC bags. Here are 4 common types of bulk bags you can consider:

  • Circular: This is the lowest standard for bulk bags. They are woven as a tube and will not retain their form when stored. While weight is applied, it tends to swell out in the center, and the product will stretch the cloth when under strain.

  • U-panel: This bag is constructed by sewing two pieces of cloth that approximate a U shape together to form the bag. When loaded, it retains its square form.

  • Four-Panel: This bag is made up of four fabric pieces for the sides and one-pieces for the bottom. They are all sewed together and are designed to withstand some stretching while maintaining the cube form far better than other sorts.

  • Baffle: When loaded, this bag is the best at retaining the cube form of your merchandise. The reason for this is that it includes extra baffles sewed into each corner to assist the bag to maintain its form. These are the most easily stacked bags.


4 common types of FIBC bags


Moreover, you are able to see other types of FIBCs such as standard bags, tunnel lift bags, full loop bags, conductive bags, dissipative bags….. Thanks to that, FIBCs satisfy various demands of users.

Advantages of FIBCs

Nowadays, more and more users mainly companies choose FIBCs due to their advantages. Some of them include:

  • Save shipping costs: Your business will save lots of expenses when using FIBCs such as no need to cover the 2nd layer as using traditional packaging, reducing the workload of staff,...

  • Economical packaging: FIBC bags can be stacked higher so that they are more efficient than small bags.

  • Carry large quantities: These big bags can store materials ranging from 500 to 2000kg with just only a single FIBC. As a result, your business saves packaging costs.

  • Reused many times: You are able to reuse these FIBCs many times. Even though not all FIBCs are reusable, there are options for purchasing multiple-use FIBCs.



FIBC bags save lots of costs for businesses


Kanetora - reputable FIBC bags manufacturer

On the logistical market, Kanetora is touted as one of the most reputable FIBC bag manufacturers that specializes in industrial exporting/ importing packaging bags such as Jumbo, sling, etc.

Working in this field for a long time, Kanetora is always trusted and chosen by partners and customers. If you are interested in this FIBC full form, contact us to get more detailed information. Stay tuned to https://www.kanetora.vn/ for more helpful news.




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