3.5x2.25x9.75 Gusseted Polypropylene Bags - Crystal Clear Food Service Packaging
These 3.5" x 2.25" x 9.75" gusseted polypropylene bags combine superior clarity with expandable side gussets for versatile food service and retail packaging. The 1.5 mil BOPP material provides an excellent moisture and vapor barrier while delivering the crystal-clear presentation that enhances product visibility. FDA compliant for direct food contact, these bags offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional cellophane with greater flexibility and durability.
Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 3.5" x 2.25" x 9.75" (Width x Gusset x Height)
- Material: BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene), 1.5 mil thickness
- Style: Side gusseted for expandable capacity
- Quantity: 1,000 bags per case
- Compliance: FDA compliant for food contact, meets USDA specifications
- Clarity: Crystal clear for maximum product visibility
Commercial Applications
This bag size serves multiple food service and retail applications. Bakeries use these bags for cookies, biscotti, breadsticks, and other elongated baked goods where the narrow profile and expandable gusset accommodate varying product shapes. Candy and confection manufacturers package chocolate bars, candy sticks, and novelty items that benefit from the superior clarity and protective moisture barrier. Specialty food retailers rely on this size for dried herbs, spice packets, tea sachets, and gourmet snack items. The professional presentation makes these bags ideal for farmer's markets, gift shops, and artisan food operations where product appearance drives purchasing decisions.
Key Features
- Expandable Gussets: Side gussets expand to accommodate irregular shapes and varying product volumes while maintaining a compact footprint when flat
- Superior Clarity: BOPP material provides crystal-clear transparency that showcases products better than standard polyethylene bags
- Moisture Barrier: Polypropylene construction creates an effective barrier against moisture and vapor transmission, extending shelf life for packaged foods
- Cost-Effective: More economical than cellophane with comparable clarity and superior flexibility and tear resistance
- Easy Handling: Lightweight 1.5 mil thickness balances protection with economical material usage for high-volume packaging operations
Material Advantages
Polypropylene bags offer distinct advantages over alternative packaging materials. Compared to cellophane, BOPP provides greater flexibility, superior tear resistance, and lower cost per unit. Unlike polyethylene bags, polypropylene delivers exceptional clarity that rivals glass in transparency. The material resists cracking in cold temperatures and maintains its barrier properties across a wide range of storage conditions. For food service operations running automated packaging lines, the consistent gauge and clean release properties ensure reliable performance at high speeds.
Packaging and Storage
Bags are packaged flat in case quantities of 1,000 units. Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight to maintain optimal clarity and material properties. The compact flat profile maximizes storage efficiency in warehouse and production environments.
Why Choose Prism Pak
Prism Pak offers wholesale pricing on FDA-compliant polypropylene bags with case quantity minimums. Our Berwick, PA distribution center stocks this and 28 other gusseted bag sizes for fast shipment to food service and retail packaging operations throughout the region.
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