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HDPE/PP oriented sacks are becoming popular through out the world. This is because they are
chemically inert & are water repellent & lighter in weight. They are free & possess sufficient strength & can
easily be handled. They are competitive in price with other type of bags also. Air permissible sacks made
of polythene strips are used for packing potatoes, coconut etc. The only problem is that the Conventional
using of hooks to lift cannot be used with HDPE/PP bags. These bags are expected to substitute jute and
craft paper bags in several areas. This would mean a considerable saving in foreign exchanges by
avoiding recurring imports of multiwall paper which are at the order of Rs.5 million per annum on one
hand and on the other hand lead to an increase in foreign exchange earning in the country by releasing
more jute for exports. These bags are free and posses sufficient strength and can easily be printed.
These are competitive in price with other available type of bags for this purpose. HDPE/PP woven sacks
are having various advantages over the conventional jute fabrics as packing materials. They are water
proof and resistant to damage by tear, water and acids. They are chemically inert, light in weight, and
more suitable for packaging various chemicals in the form of granules and powders.