How to Choose the Right BOPP, OPP, PP Pakcaigng Bags for Your Products

You want packaging that keeps your products safe while making them appealing to customers. With so many options like BOPP, OPP, and PP bags, deciding can be overwhelming. This guide covers the key differences between these three common types of packaging to help you select the right one.

BOPP Bags: Durable and Moisture-Resistant

BOPP stands for biaxially-oriented polypropylene. These bags are:

Sturdy and tear-resistant, protecting products from rough handling

Impermeable to moisture, keeping contents fresh and dry

Opaque rather than clear, not allowing product visibility

Unable to biodegrade, lacking eco-friendliness

Best Uses: Food items, medical supplies, electronics

OPP Bags: Flexible with Good Visibility

Oriented polypropylene (OPP) bags are:

Transparent allowing product visibility to attract buyers

Flexible in shape to accommodate odd-sized items

Resistant against tears thanks to high tensile strength

Resealable when designed with zipper closures

Less protective against crushing damages due to flexibility

Best Uses: Frozen foods, apparel, toys, stationery

PP Bags: Rigid for Extra Protection

Polypropylene (PP) bags are:

Rigid providing stability and protection against impacts

Transparent like OPP enabling product visibility

Harder to open compared to OPP bags

Unable to biodegrade similar to BOPP and OPP

Best Uses: Books, magazines, CDs, electronics, medical supplies

Tips for Identifying Each Bag Type

Since the bags look similar, here are tips to distinguish them:

BOPP bags are thicker than OPP ones

OPP bags have a glossier sheen than BOPP

PP bags are more rigid feeling over BOPP or OPP

BOPP and OPP are see-through while PP could be opaque

Check labels if uncertain – the material should be specified.

Choose Wisely Based on Your Needs

Determine product requirements – durability, visibility, eco-friendliness etc. Then select the bag type fulfilling those needs best. We offer all three bag varieties, helping you source the optimum packaging. Contact us to discuss your product and packaging goals!