Category: plastic bags

When to Use Bottom Seal Bags for your Custom Plastic Bag Choice

Bottom seal poly bags are made from using flat tube material and applying a seam to one end of the material. Though bottom seal bags are similar to standard flat bags in function, they are manufactured differently. Standard flat bags contain “side seals” or “side welds”, a bottom seal bag is actually a section of… Read more »

When to Use Food Grade Plastic Bags

With so many types of food and drug products, the need for a sustainable and chemical free plastic was met with food grade plastic bags. Manufacturing food grade plastic bags that adhere to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulations, is a high priority for us. These requirements enforce greater purity standards than plastics… Read more »

Getting the Most from Your Custom Printed Plastic Bags

One of the best ways to make sure everyone sees your company’s name is with a custom printed bag. These bags can be used for a variety of different events and products, ranging from table shows to corporate events to packaging. You can be sure your name will be showcased to each recipient or each… Read more »

When to Use Non-Slip Bags

Today, the term “Swiss Army Knife” has become so popular that it is used to describe multifunctioning products in other industries as well. When a product does many things well, you might compare it to the Swiss invention because of it’s incredible utility. In the world of poly bags, you could make a strong argument… Read more »

Different Uses for Clear Plastic Poly Bags

What were the last 10 items that you purchased? Take a moment to think about it. You may not have realized it at first, but the chances are that you came in contact with a clear plastic poly bag. Every day clear poly bags are used to transport and hold a wide variety of goods…. Read more »

Custom Poly Bags for Your Brand

Most branding experts would agree that your brand should stand out, and not follow the crowd. With the exception of a few value conscious brands, the majority of products are sold because there is something unique or different about them. Think about the innovation of Apple products, the reliability of Toyota, the magic of Disney,… Read more »

Low Density Polyethylene

When you hold a product in your hand at your point of purchase, you probably don’t think much about the molecular buildup of the packaging. You probably don’t give much thought to the density of the polyethylene bags which hold your products, either. These factors matter more than you may realize. At Rutan, we have… Read more »

Why it is Better to Buy from Rutan

For the average person, the most exciting part of making a purchase is the product itself, not the packaging. But when are consumers most excited about that new product? It’s in the final few seconds leading up to opening of a new bag or box. That’s the power of great packaging; it builds anticipation for… Read more »

How are Plastic Bags Made?

We use a lot of plastic bags in the world today. In fact, nearly 1 trillion of them are created every single year. Plastic bags can be found in many different places and have a versatile mix of uses, from carrying books to separating items to carrying groceries and all in between. Plastic bags are… Read more »