Large plastic bags are sold by size, by gauge and by box quantity, and getting those three right matters more than the colour or the brand. Our clear polythene bags come in 24 x 36" and 25 x 36", both 100 gauge. They are built for stock, dust covers, bedding and furniture parts, and Pack Solution sells them by the box.
The product is Clear Polythene Bags. For waste, the other bag in this guide is the Black Bin Bags 70L, which comes on rolls. Both sit in the bags collection. Orders placed by 2pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same working day.
In This Guide
- Quick Picks: Large Plastic Bags and Sacks
- Large Clear Plastic Bags: Sizes and Box Quantities
- Heavy Duty Poly Bags: What Gauge Means
- Big Poly Bags for Furniture, Bedding and Stock
- The Biggest Plastic Bag We Sell
- Large Transparent Plastic Bags vs Black Bin Bags
- Heavy Duty Polypropylene Bags and Other Materials
- How to Choose a Large Plastic Bag
- Large Plastic Bag Checklist
- Choosing Large Plastic Bags
- Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Picks: Large Plastic Bags and Sacks
Choose clear polythene when you need to see the contents and protect goods from dust and moisture. Choose black bin bags when the bag is for waste.
Best for large, bulky goods, storage and dust covers
Clear Polythene Bags
General purpose clear polythene bags for packing, storing and protecting goods from dust and moisture, sold by the box.
- 24 x 36" and 25 x 36" sizes
- 100 gauge
- Boxes of 500 or 1000
From £50.00 ex VAT (£60.00 inc VAT)
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Best for everyday waste in homes, offices and shops
Black Bin Bags 70L
General purpose black refuse sacks on easy tear rolls, 15 x 29 x 33in and 70 litres.
- 30 micron black polythene
- Rolls of 10, 20 or 50 bags
- 15 x 29 x 33in, 70 litres
From £2.90 ex VAT (£3.48 inc VAT)
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- Clear Polythene Bags come in 24 x 36" (609 x 914mm) and 25 x 36" (635 x 914mm), both 100 gauge.
- The 24 x 36" size comes in boxes of 500 or 1000, and the 25 x 36" size in a box of 500.
- The biggest size we sell is 25 x 36" (635 x 914mm).
- Gauge measures thickness, and 100 gauge is roughly 25 micron.
- Black Bin Bags 70L are 15 x 29 x 33in, 30 micron, on rolls of 10, 20 or 50.
- Prices are shown ex VAT, and the price per box drops as you order more.
Large Clear Plastic Bags: Sizes and Box Quantities
Our large clear plastic bags come in two sizes, 24 x 36" and 25 x 36", all in 100 gauge. Sizes are width x length. Find your size in the table, then pick the box.
| Size | Box quantity | Gauge |
|---|---|---|
| 24 x 36" (609 x 914mm) | Box of 500 bags | 100 |
| 24 x 36" (609 x 914mm) | Box of 1000 bags | 100 |
| 25 x 36" (635 x 914mm) | Box of 500 bags | 100 |
Every bag is clear, so you can check the contents without opening it. Large clear polythene bags suit stock rooms and storage, where you want to check contents at a glance. For clear polythene bags large enough for bulky goods, measure first: the two sizes differ by 1" in width and are the same length.
Measure the item and add room to fold or tie the neck of the bag.
Heavy Duty Poly Bags: What Gauge Means
Gauge is the thickness of the polythene, and a higher number means a thicker bag. Our bags are 100 gauge, roughly 25 micron. Heavy duty poly bags are usually a thicker grade, such as 200 gauge, which is roughly 50 micron, and we do not sell that online.
Heavy Duty Polythene Bags: What We Sell
We do not sell heavy duty polythene bags online. Our 100 gauge is the right choice for light items and dust covers. If your job needs a thicker bag, ask us before you order, because the online range is limited to 100 gauge.
Heavy Duty Plastic Bags and Sacks
Heavy duty plastic bags and heavy duty plastic sacks are names buyers use for thick bags that hold something awkward. We describe the thickness, not a load limit, so test a bag with your own item before you order a full box.
If you want plastic sacks heavy duty enough for waste, the refuse sack range is the place to look, covered further down.
Big Poly Bags for Furniture, Bedding and Stock
Big poly bags protect bulky goods from dust and moisture. The listed uses are warehouse storage, wrapping furniture parts and bedding, industrial and trade packing, and lining boxes and containers.
Size drives the choice, so measure the item before you order. The 24 x 36" and 25 x 36" bags are the two sizes online, and they come in boxes, so a stockroom can keep a supply on the shelf. Big polythene bags in this range give a clear view of what is inside.
For a single awkward item, a big polythene bag keeps off dust. Big plastic bags also line boxes and containers, which protects the contents from moisture in storage. Plastic bags big enough for your item are the starting point, and a tape measure is the quickest check.
In a warehouse the routine is simple. Bag the item, fold or tie the neck, and shelve it. Dust and moisture stay off the goods while they wait, and a clear bag lets a picker check the contents without opening it. Furniture parts and bedding are bagged the same way before they go into storage or onto a van. Lining a box or container with a bag adds a second layer between the contents and the outside.
If you pack clothing, our OPP bags vs clear polythene bags guide shows when a smaller glossy bag is the better choice.
Good to know: the bags are sold in boxes for trade and business use. If you only need a few, buy the smallest box that covers the size you want.
The Biggest Plastic Bag We Sell
The biggest plastic bag we sell is the 25 x 36" (635 x 914mm) clear polythene bag in 100 gauge, in a box of 500. It is the top size online.
For huge plastic bags, 25 x 36" is as large as this range goes. Huge clear plastic bags and big clear plastic bags beyond this size are not sold online. The 24 x 36" is 1" narrower and comes in boxes of 500 or 1000, which suits a stockroom that reorders often.
Large Transparent Plastic Bags vs Black Bin Bags
Large transparent plastic bags are for packing, storing and protecting goods. Black bin bags are for waste. The jobs are different, and so is the way they are sold.
| Feature | Clear Polythene Bags | Black Bin Bags 70L |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | Clear | Black |
| Size | 24 x 36" or 25 x 36" | 15 x 29 x 33in, 70 litres |
| Thickness | 100 gauge | 30 micron |
| How it is sold | Boxes of 500 or 1000 | Easy tear rolls of 10, 20 or 50 |
| Used for | Packing, storage, dust and moisture protection | Kitchen, office and shop bins, general waste |
Big transparent plastic bags let you see what is inside. Black bags keep the contents out of sight, which is what you want for rubbish. Our Black Bin Bags 70L suit homes, offices, shops and workplaces, and tear off the roll one sack at a time.
For heavy, bulky or building waste, step up to our extra heavy duty black sacks, which are 18 x 29 x 39in, 180 gauge, sold in boxes of 200. Large plastic sacks like these sit in the refuse sacks collection. For large heavy duty plastic sacks or big heavy duty plastic bags for waste, start there, and our bin bags guide covers the choice in detail.
Heavy Duty Polypropylene Bags and Other Materials
The bags in this guide are polythene. Polypropylene is a different plastic, used in our OPP bags, which are crisp and glossy rather than soft and flexible. We do not list heavy duty polypropylene bags.
Our OPP bags suit display and inner packaging, and the largest is 18 x 22" (458 x 560mm), so they cannot take the place of a 24 x 36" polythene bag. If you are comparing the two, read our guide to plastic bags, polythene vs OPP before you order.
Large clear poly bags and large clear polythene bags are the same product in our range. Buyers who need plastic bags clear large enough for a pallet load should check the size table first. Clear plastic sacks large enough to cover one are not listed, because 25 x 36" is the biggest we sell.
How to Choose a Large Plastic Bag
Choose the size first, then check the gauge, then the box quantity. That order stops you buying a box of the wrong bag.
- Measure the item and add room to fold or tie the neck of the bag.
- Check the gauge: ours is 100, for light items and dust covers.
- Pick the box quantity. If you use a lot of 24 x 36", the box of 1000 saves on reordering.
- Add the delivery: Royal Mail Tracked 48 is free on every order with no minimum.
Delivery options go beyond the free service. Express usually takes 1 to 2 working days, and DPD Next Day and DPD Saturday Delivery are available. Northern Ireland also gets free Royal Mail Tracked 48. The Scottish Highlands and Islands, the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly usually take 2 to 4 working days, with no next day or Saturday delivery. Orders placed by 2pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same working day, and unused items can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund. The details are in our shipping policy and refund policy.
Large Plastic Bag Checklist
- Measure the item at its fullest and allow room to fold or tie the neck.
- Choose between 24 x 36" and 25 x 36", the two sizes online.
- Remember the gauge is 100, so test it with heavier items first.
- Choose the box quantity you will use: 500 or 1000 for the 24 x 36", 500 for the 25 x 36".
- Use clear polythene for packing and storage, and black bin bags for waste.
- Remember there is no polypropylene bag in this range.
Choosing Large Plastic Bags
Start with the size, check the gauge, and buy the box quantity you will use. Clear polythene covers storage, dust protection and bulky goods, and black bin bags cover waste. Browse both in the bags collection or the refuse sacks collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the biggest plastic bag you sell?
The biggest plastic bag we sell is the 25 x 36" (635 x 914mm) Clear Polythene Bag in 100 gauge, sold in a box of 500. The 24 x 36" (609 x 914mm) size is slightly narrower, in boxes of 500 or 1000. We do not sell larger clear bags online.
What gauge are your heavy duty polythene bags?
Our Clear Polythene Bags are 100 gauge, roughly 25 micron, which suits light items and dust covers. Thicker grades such as 200 gauge exist, but we do not sell them online, so we do not list heavy duty polythene bags. Ask us before ordering if your job needs a thicker bag.
How many large clear plastic bags are in a box?
The 24 x 36" (609 x 914mm) Clear Polythene Bags come in boxes of 500 or 1000. The 25 x 36" (635 x 914mm) size comes in a box of 500. All three options are 100 gauge, and the price per box drops as you order more.
Do you sell heavy duty polypropylene bags?
No. Our large bags are clear polythene in 100 gauge. Polypropylene is used in our OPP bags, which are glossy and crisp, with a largest size of 18 x 22" (458 x 560mm). They are display and inner packaging, so they do not replace large polythene bags.
Can I use large clear polythene bags instead of bin bags?
They do different jobs. Clear polythene bags pack, store and protect goods, and you can see the contents. Our Black Bin Bags 70L are 15 x 29 x 33in and 30 micron, on rolls of 10, 20 or 50, for general waste. Extra heavy duty black sacks are 180 gauge, in boxes of 200.
Can I collect large plastic sacks from Manchester?
Yes. Free click and collect is available from Unit 2, 50 Derby Street, Manchester M8 8HF. We also deliver across the UK, and Royal Mail Tracked 48 is free on every order with no minimum. Orders placed by 2pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same working day.
