Lip and Tape Bags

Lip and tape bags have an extended flap and an integrated adhesive strip covered by a removable release liner. Insert the product, remove the liner, fold the flap over the opening, and press the closure into place. No separate tape or sealing equipment is needed for the adhesive closure.

These clear self-sealing bags help businesses present merchandise while keeping items together during packing, storage, and handling. Common applications include stationery, printed materials, accessories, product bundles, and retail merchandise.

Start with how the product will be packed, removed, and displayed. This collection includes four main configurations:

• Standard lip and tape bags: A straightforward flap-closure format for everyday product packaging without a hanging header.
• External-adhesive bags: Consider this option when reducing contact between the product and the adhesive strip during insertion or removal is important.
• Lip and tape header bags: A display-oriented format with a header for hanging merchandise on compatible retail fixtures.
• Header bags with external adhesive: Combine a hanging-display format with external adhesive placement.

Review the selected product's dimensions and closure details before ordering, especially when switching from another bag style.

Measure the complete package, including any backing card, insert, or bundled items. Product thickness matters: a bag that matches an item's face dimensions exactly may be too tight once the item is inserted.

• Check width and length: Allow room to insert the product without stretching the film or forcing the seams.
• Account for added materials: Include backing boards, folded apparel, labels, and other components in your measurements.
• Confirm usable space: Check whether the listed dimensions include or exclude the flap or header.
• Leave closure room: The flap should reach the sealing area without pulling tightly against the contents.

Use our sizing chart as a starting point, then check the selected listing's measurement notes and test the fit when needed.

Compare the material and thickness specified for each item, not just its dimensions. This collection includes clear polypropylene and BOPP options for product visibility and presentation.

Thickness is measured in mils, but thickness alone does not establish a bag's weight capacity or suitability for a particular product. Consider the item's weight, corners, surface texture, and expected handling. A heavier gauge is not a substitute for adequate sizing or protection around sharp edges.

For recurring orders, test the selected bag with your actual product and packing process before committing to a larger quantity.

No. Self-sealing describes a bag with an integrated adhesive closure; it does not automatically confirm that the bag can be repeatedly reopened or that opening it will leave visible evidence.

Adhesive placement and closure performance are separate specifications. Check the individual product details or ask our team to confirm resealability, permanent-seal requirements, or tamper-evident features before purchasing for an application that depends on them.

For direct food contact, select a bag specifically confirmed as suitable for the intended food application. Clear appearance and an adhesive closure alone do not establish food-contact suitability.

Check the product information or contact our team with details about what you are packing and how it will be stored. Do not assume every size, material, or closure in the collection has the same suitability.

Lip and tape bags can serve as inner packaging for merchandise, printed materials, and product bundles placed inside a shipping box or mailer. They help keep order components together and make the contents easy to identify.

A clear product-display bag should not automatically be treated as a standalone shipping mailer. Choose outer packaging and cushioning appropriate for the product and shipping conditions.

Review the unit of sale and quantity-pricing table on the selected product listing. The quantity you enter may represent packs rather than individual bags.

For example, a listing marked “100 / Pack” contains 100 bags per pack, so ordering 10 packs provides 1,000 bags. Compare the applicable pack price and total bag count when calculating your packaging cost per item.

Pack quantities and price breaks vary by product. Plan around your typical usage, available storage, and upcoming demand when choosing an order quantity.

Use the Sample Request option on the product page where available, or contact our packaging team for help evaluating an option. Provide the product dimensions, approximate weight, any inserts, and whether the finished package will hang on display or sit inside another package.

When testing a sample, check loading speed, clearance around corners, flap reach, and the finished appearance. If reopening matters, confirm the closure specification and test it as part of your evaluation.