Big Bag (FIBC)
A big bag — also known as a FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container), jumbo bag, or bulk bag — is a large industrial packaging solution made from woven polypropylene (PP) fabric. Designed for storing and transporting dry, free-flowing materials, FIBCs typically hold between 500 kg and 2,000 kg of product.
Arbemu supplies FIBC big bags wholesale from Turkey to clients in agriculture, food processing, chemicals, construction, and mining industries worldwide.
Technical specifications
Load capacity
500 – 2,000 kg
Standard size
90 × 90 × 100 cm
Material
Polypropylene (PP)
Lifting loops
1, 2 or 4 loops
FIBC types
| Type | Feature | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Circular | Tube-woven, economical | General-purpose bulk goods |
| U-panel | Better square shape retention | Palletized transport |
| 4-panel | Best cube shape, strong seams | Warehouse stacking |
| Baffle (inner baffles) | Maintains shape under load | Fine powders, granules |
| Food grade | BRC/FDA-certified clean room | Grain, flour, sugar, legumes |
| UN certified | Passes hazardous material tests | Chemicals, dangerous goods |
| Ventilated | Breathable mesh fabric | Potatoes, fruits, vegetables |
Electrostatic safety types
- Type A – No electrostatic protection; for non-flammable products only
- Type B – Low breakdown voltage (<4 kV); prevents spark discharge
- Type C – Conductive threads; requires grounding during use
- Type D – Anti-static; no grounding required
Industries served
- Agriculture – seeds, fertilizers, grains
- Food processing – flour, sugar, starch, pulses
- Chemicals – powder chemicals, polymer pellets
- Construction – sand, cement, aggregates
- Mining – mineral concentrates, ore powder
- Recycling – scrap metal, plastic, textile waste
Why choose big bags?
- Lower cost per ton compared to small bags or boxes
- Folds flat when empty – minimal storage space required
- Recyclable and environmentally friendly
- Compatible with modern filling and discharge equipment
- Optional liner protects contents from moisture, UV, and air
- Handles loads up to 2,000 kg with a single pallet footprint
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