polybag
Clear plastic wrapper
A polybag is a bag made of polyethylene or similar plastic film, typically thin and transparent.
The term appears most often in retail and shipping contexts: The shirts came individually wrapped in polybags.
As a verb, to polybag is to package something in such a bag: We polybag each issue before mailing.
Versatile thermoplastic resin
- HDPEHigh-density plastic resin
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- plasticCapable of being molded
- filmMovie or coating
resin · virgin · recyclable · non-biodegradable · transparent · translucent · opaque · glossy
Heat-sealed plastic film
- pouchSmall flexible bag
- mailerEnvelope designed for posting
- ziplockPress-seal plastic pouch
- resealableAble to close again
seal · closure · gusseted · flat · perforated · vented · header · sachet
Made for one use
- single-useFor one application only
- wasteUnwanted discarded material
- landfillWaste burial ground
- pollutionEnvironmental harm from waste
litter · biodegradable · compostable · recyclable · sustainable · eco-friendly · reusable · ban
Food retail shop
- produceMake or manufacture
- garmentArticle of clothing
- breadLeavened flour product
- newspaperPrinted periodical of current events
freezer · storage · sandwich · trash · dry-cleaning · retail · industrial · agricultural
Obstruction preventing passage
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- dustproofResistant to fine particles
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
- tamper-evidentShows if opened
puncture-resistant · tear-resistant · sealed · vacuum · cushioning · insulation · preservation · freshness
polypropylene
Versatile thermoplastic resin
- HDPEHigh-density plastic resin
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- plasticCapable of being molded
film · resin · virgin · recyclable · non-biodegradable · transparent · translucent · opaque · glossy · matte
shrinkwrap
Heat-sealed plastic film
resealable · seal · closure · gusseted · flat · perforated · vented · header · sachet · liner
disposable
Made for one use
- single-useFor one application only
- wasteUnwanted discarded material
- landfillWaste burial ground
pollution · litter · biodegradable · compostable · recyclable · sustainable · eco-friendly · reusable · ban · microplastic
grocery
Food retail shop
newspaper · freezer · storage · sandwich · trash · dry-cleaning · retail · industrial · agricultural · pharmaceutical
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- dustproofResistant to fine particles
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
tamper-evident · puncture-resistant · tear-resistant · sealed · vacuum · cushioning · insulation · preservation · freshness · contamination
polybagcardboard box
Rigid paper container
paper bag · wooden crate · box · cloth bag · cotton bag
polybagbox
Lidded storage container
crate · carton · hard case · corrugated box · shipping container