Choosing Bag Thickness
Question: What is mil/gauge and how do i apply it to my bag?
Answer: In reference to poly bags the mil is referring to the “thickness” (see below)
spoken written example Guide for picking trash liner “thickness” below
.5 mil .0005 mil grocery bag Red = light duty “strength” trash liner
.75 mil .00075 mil sandwich bags
1.0 mil .001 mil furniture cover Blue = medium duty “strength” trash liner
1.5 mil .0015 mil bread bag / mattress bag
1.75 mil .00175 mil freezer bag
2.0 mil .002 mil retail bag / Ice bag / mailing bag / bio hazard bag Brown = Heavy duty “construction” liner
3.0 mil .003 mil metal products (screws, staples, bolts)
4.0 mil .004 mil sharper metal products (needles, nails) Green = Extra heavy duty liner (sharp edges, heavy loads)
6.0 mil .006 mil heavier metals with sharp edges