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Sue Spiegel or Mia Richards
800-543-3400
or 937-258-8000
Emergencies/Weekends
Sue: 937-776-9592
Mia: 937-269-5762

Industrial Frequently Asked Questions

How many "standard" polypropylene sandbags are in a bale?

1000

How much do they weigh?

90 lbs.

How many pounds do they hold?

50 lbs. capacity

How do you close them?

There is a tie string on the side.

How can you ship?

We can ship UPS Ground or Next Day Air.

How much does it cost to ship?

100 bags is about $15.00 UPS
1000 bags is about $30 - $40

How many bags do I need if covering an area X x X?

Bags required for 100 linear feet of wall:

Wall Height

Bags Required

1 ft.

800

2 ft.

2,000

3 ft.

3,400

What colors do you have available?

White, Orange, Olive Drab.

Do you have any bags in black?

The only bag we have in black is our CIA Day Bag

How much does the CIA Day Bag weigh?

44 lbs./100

What is the CIA Day Bag made out of?

The CIA Day Bag is a 12 Mil Black Reinforced – Multi Extruded Polyethylene. It is NOT Polypropylene and will NOT let the water run through. It is made from the same material used for pond liners and Land Fill covers – Made to last against the worst contaminants and weather!

What is the difference between burlap and polypropylene?

Burlap is a bio-degradable textile that will eventually disintegrate. Polypropylene is a plastic that will eventually shred.

Which bag is better?

Both bags are pretty comparable as far as performance is concerned. Some people prefer the plastic because they are lighter and less expensive. Some prefer burlap because they are environmentally friendly. Polypropylene is required by the Department of Defense – Burlap is required by GSA Supply.

How long will a sandbag last?

Both Burlap and Polypropylene sandbags will last up to 8 months to a year. But there are no guarantees, especially if they are sitting in the sun.

Can we print on Burlap or Polypropylene?

Yes - but it is a standard "press" print, not silk screening. We can print up to 2 colors.

How much extra is it to print?

We charge $155.00 per M or ($.155 each) on top of the Plain Bag price to print + the cost of plates.

What is the minimum to print?

5000 bags

What is Burlap?

Burlap is a fabric that is made from the jute plant, which is a woody herb shrub. The plants are cultivated in tropical countries throughout the world. They are annuals with sparsely branching stems, often growing as tall as 4 meters (14 feet).

The fibers of the inner bark are glossy and tenacious, but are brittle and easily injured by moisture.

Most cultivated jute is grown in alluvial soils of the river valleys in India. The herb is planted, cultivated, and within four to five months of planting, harvested by hand. At harvest, roots and foliage are removed from the plants, and the stems, tied in bunches, are soaked in water (retted) for two to three weeks. At the end of the retting process, the fibers are easily separated from most of the remaining stem tissue. While still in water, the stems are pounded with wooden mallets. They are then rinsed, wrung thoroughly to remove any remaining non-fibrous material and hung up to dry. They dry fibers are yellowish white, soft and lustrous.

How many Treated Burlap sandbags are on a pallet and how much do they weigh?

2400 per skid of Treated
Treated Sandbags weigh approximately 400 lbs. per M.