5x3.5x13 1 Mil 1,000/cs Polyethylene Side Gusseted Bags

Designed to expand around irregular or bulky items, these 5x3.5x13 polyethylene side gusseted bags give you the flexibility of a flat bag with the volumetric capacity to handle products a standard bag simply can’t contain. Made from virgin low-density polyethylene, they meet FDA food-contact compliance requirements—making them a dependable choice for food service operations, specialty retail packaging, and light industrial fulfillment workflows that demand both consistent performance and regulatory confidence.

Size: 5" x 3.5" x 13" | Thickness: 1 mil | Material: Virgin Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) | Quantity: 1,000 bags per case | Gusset: 3.5" side gusset | Compliance: FDA food-contact approved, made from virgin materials

Key Features & Benefits

• Side gussets expand to fit bulky items — the 3.5" gusset opens wide to accommodate irregular shapes without overstretching or tearing the bag.
• FDA-compliant virgin polyethylene ensures safe use in direct food-contact applications including bakery items, produce, and packaged snacks.
• 1 mil lightweight construction keeps material costs low while providing adequate protection for non-sharp, non-abrasive contents.
• 13-inch length handles tall or elongated products like baguettes, long hardware components, or bundled items with ease.
• Crystal-clear film allows quick visual identification of contents without opening the bag—ideal for inventory checks and retail display.
• Case of 1,000 bags keeps your packaging line stocked and reduces reorder frequency for high-volume operations.

Where It Works Best

• Bakery & food service: baguettes, hoagie rolls, long cookies, deli meats, produce bundles
• Specialty food retail: coffee, loose-leaf tea, dried herbs, spice blends, candy sticks
• Floral & nursery: stem bundles, flower bulbs, seed packets, small plant cuttings
• Industrial & hardware: long fasteners, dowels, tubing samples, pipe fittings, rod stock
• E-commerce fulfillment: garments, rolled posters, soft goods, elongated accessories
• Craft & hobby: yarn skeins, ribbons, pencil sets, art supply bundles, wrapped candles

Built to solve real packaging challenges: Standard flat poly bags struggle with anything that isn’t perfectly flat—push a bulky or irregularly shaped item inside and you risk seam stress, excess trapped air, and a sloppy finished package that looks unprofessional on a shelf or in a shipment. These side gusseted bags solve that problem directly. The 3.5-inch gusset expands naturally to wrap around your product, creating a clean, fitted presentation every time without overpacking or using oversized bags that waste material. The lightweight 1 mil film keeps per-unit cost at a minimum, while the FDA-compliant virgin polyethylene means you can confidently package food items without additional certification concerns. Whether you’re running a high-volume bakery line, a produce distribution operation, or a hardware fulfillment center, these bags flex to match your workflow. The result: less wasted material, cleaner packed products, and a more professional finish on every order.

Ready to simplify your packaging line? These 5x3.5x13 side gusseted bags are in stock and ship within 24 hours—so there’s no waiting on production delays or long lead times. Order a case of 1,000 today and give your team a packaging solution that actually fits the products you’re moving.