Intended Application
Ice Bags

Custom ice bags from Checker Bag fit most ice machines in the US and are durable enough to hold up to 50 lbs. of ice while meeting FDA and USDA requirements.
Candy

We supply confectioners of all sizes with custom candy bags that will hold sweets to entice someone’s sugar tooth, while also keeping the candy fresh for as long as possible.
Retail

Plastic Poly bags are used in almost every major retail setting. For your retail goods, you want a bag that is durable and has a superior water vapor barrier to protect your product.
General Industry

Industrial bags can be used in many different applications and industries including offices, commercial buildings, parks and more. Our trash liners can be made to nearly any specification, making them the dependable choice to securely support large and small loads.
Baked Goods

Our bakery bags are used by many different bakeries, from large industrial plants to small local shops. We manufacture custom bread and bakery bags that are designed to attract hungry eyes and keep baked goods fresh from oven to pantry.
Advertising & Gift Bags

If you’ve ever been to a corporate trade show, thereโs a good chance that you have seen one of our advertising bags! It’s perfect for highlighting your company and holding promotional materials.
Produce Bags

Our fruit and vegetable produce bags are used by customers in many major supermarkets across the US!
Chemicals

Bags for the handling, storing, or disposal of chemicals have a very specific set of needs. We can work with you to ensure that your bag will have all of the right properties, including correct resin blend, printed warnings and chemical information.
Food Processing

Food processing bags are among our specialties because we excel at manufacturing virgin FDA-approved film bags for use in all stages of food production, from processing to the packaging in the store.
Desiredย Material
Polyethylene (โPolyโ)

Our most popular bag, polyethylene is known for its use as water vapor barriers, durability and the flexibility to add many different features.
Cellophane

Cellophane is known for its long shelf life, moisture barrier protection and superior clarity. It’s ideal for candies, potpourri, nuts, incense, and popcorn. Typically suggested for products that need to breathe.
Polypropylene

Polypropylene bags are ideal for food products because they have excellent odor and moisture barriers. Additionally, Checker Bag has a special certification for Good Manufacturing Practices from SAI Global for our line of polypropylene bags.
Printing Options
Spot Color

Spot color printing is generally cheaper and used when printing basic designs with few colors.
Process Printing

Process printing is used when you want to print lifelike and photo-realistic pictures onto the bag. This is ideal for clients that work in the food industry and need high resolution pictures on their bags.
Bag Thickness Options
1-2 Mill

These light bags are not intended for long-term storage or holding excess amounts of weight, but might be ideal for small items such as cookies and candy.
3-5 Mill

A thickness of 3-5 mill can be very rugged depending on material selection, but is ideal for packaging like produce bags and some retail applications.
5 + Mill

Checker Bag has the ability to manufacturer custom bags up to 10 mills and are capable of holding a surprising amount of weight.
Special Features
Metal Grommets

A metal grommet is placed through and around a punched hole, giving the hole a hard, more durable edge.
Zip-lock

Single-track zipplocks keep bags closed and dirt/debris out, while still providing easy access to contents.
Lipped

A seal-able bag that is closed by a one-time, fold-over adhesive strip.
Wickets

A metal wire that holds many individual bags together and acts as a pulldown dispenser.
Headers

Clusters of bags can be held together at the top by a “header”.
Tamper Evident

Used for superior protection of your product.
Die-Cut / Patch Handle

We have the ability to punch cut many different shapes into the body of the bag and the holes can be reinforced with a patch.
OSHA / Hang / Vent Holes

These holes allow for the bags to be hung in a center alignment.
Micro Perforation

Pin-sized holes placed over the entire bag allow for air to circulate and for moisture to escape.
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View Industry Options
Ice Bags

Ice bags from Checker Bag fit most ice machines in the US and are durable enough to hold up to 50 lbs. of ice while meeting FDA and USDA requirements.
Candy

We supply confectioners of all sizes with bags that will hold sweets to entice someone’s sugar tooth, while also keeping the candy fresh for as long as possible.
Retail

Plastic Poly bags are used in almost every major retail setting. For your retail goods, you want a bag that is durable and has a superior water vapor barrier to protect your product.
General Industry

Industrial bags can be used in many different applications and industries including offices, commercial buildings, parks and more. Our trash liners can be made to nearly any specification, making them the dependable choice to securely support large and small loads.
Baked Goods

Our bakery bags are used by many different bakeries, from large industrial plants to small local shops. We manufacture bakery bags that are designed to attract hungry eyes and keep baked goods fresh from oven to pantry.
Advertising & Gift Bags

If you’ve ever been to a corporate trade show, thereโs a good chance that you have seen one of our advertising bags! It’s perfect for highlighting your company and holding promotional materials.
Produce Bags

Our fruit and vegetable produce bags are used by customers in many major supermarkets across the US!
Chemicals

Bags for the handling, storing, or disposal of chemicals have a very specific set of needs. We can work with you to ensure that your bag will have all of the right properties, including correct resin blend, printed warnings and chemical information.
Food Processing

Food processing bags are among our specialties because we excel at manufacturing virgin FDA-approved film bags for use in all stages of food production, from processing to the packaging in the store.
Bag Materials
Polyethylene (โPolyโ)

Our most popular bag, polyethylene is known for its use as water vapor barriers, durability and the flexibility to add many different features.
Cellophane

Cellophane is known for its long shelf life, moisture barrier protection and superior clarity. It’s ideal for candies, potpourri, nuts, incense, and popcorn. Typically suggested for products that need to breathe.
Polypropylene

Polypropylene bags are ideal for food products because they have excellent odor and moisture barriers. Additionally, Checker Bag has a special certification for Good Manufacturing Practices from SAI Global for our line of polypropylene bags.
Printing Options
Spot Color

Spot color printing is generally cheaper and used when printing basic designs with few colors.
Process Printing

Process printing is used when you want to print lifelike and photo-realistic pictures onto the bag. This is ideal for clients that work in the food industry and need high resolution pictures on their bags.
Bag Thickness Options
1-2 Mill

These light bags are not intended for long-term storage or holding excess amounts of weight, but might be ideal for small items such as cookies and candy.
3-5 Mill

A thickness of 3-5 mill can be very rugged depending on material selection, but is ideal for packaging like produce bags and some retail applications.
5 + Mill

Checker Bag has the ability to manufacturer custom bags up to 10 mills and are capable of holding a surprising amount of weight.
Special Features
Metal Grommets

A metal grommet is placed through and around a punched hole, giving the hole a hard, more durable edge.
Zip-lock

Single-track zipplocks keep bags closed and dirt/debris out, while still providing easy access to contents.
Lipped

A seal-able bag that is closed by a one-time, fold-over adhesive strip.
Wickets

A metal wire that holds many individual bags together and acts as a pulldown dispenser.
Headers

Clusters of bags can be held together at the top by a “header”.
Tamper Evident

Used for superior protection of your product.
Die-Cut / Patch Handle

We have the ability to punch cut many different shapes into the body of the bag and the holes can be reinforced with a patch.
OSHA / Hang / Vent Holes

These holes allow for the bags to be hung in a center alignment.
Micro-Perforation

Perforated lines allow for bags to be dispensed one at a time.