Wicket Poly Bags

What they are

Open-end clear polyethylene bags loaded onto a wicket, each with a short lip and punched holes that mount the stack on two pins. The lip gives a thumb-grip to flick the bag open; the wicket keeps hundreds of bags squared up in load order for high-speed hand or machine packing.

Stock specs

• Gauge: 1.25 mil — thin enough to fan open and feed a bagger cleanly, strong enough to hold weight and stack deep on the pins
• Lip: 1.5″ on every size for easy opening and dispensing
• Stock sizes: 7.5″ x 10″, 11.5″ x 15″, and 16″ x 23″
• Film: clear polyethylene — see-through walls confirm contents at a glance
• Format: wicketed, pre-opened, count-stacked for line-speed loading

Best for

• Bakeries and food service — bread, rolls, bagels, baked goods off the line
• Produce and farm packing — clear singles for fruit, vegetables, pre-weighed packs
• Apparel and textiles — folded shirts, socks, and soft goods on auto-baggers
• E-commerce, fulfillment, and assembly — high-count picking of small parts and retail units

How to choose

• Match the size to your product’s footprint, leaving room so it drops in without forcing.
• Check the lip and wicket pitch against your loading method — hand-packers want an easy grip; auto-baggers need a lip matched to the machine.
• Need a different dimension or a heavier gauge? Custom sizes are available on request.
• Want branding or warnings on the bag? Custom printing is available on request.
• Comparing formats? See our flat poly bags and 1.5 mil clear plastic bags.

Why buy from Arplast

• 30 years as a US poly-bag manufacturer and distributor
• Wholesale and bulk pricing with volume discounts
• No minimum on in-stock items
• Custom sizes, lip and wicket configurations, and custom printing available

Shipping in bulk instead? Pair your wicket bags with poly mailers, or browse the full range of poly bags.

Frequently asked questions

What are wicket poly bags?

Wicket poly bags are pre-opened clear plastic bags with a short lip and punched holes so a stack mounts on two metal pins. This lets an operator or auto-bagger grab, fill, and release one bag at a time at high speed, instead of peeling loose flat bags apart by hand.

What is the lip on a wicket bag for?

The lip is the strip of film above the bag opening. It gives a thumb-grip to flick each bag open and carries the punched wicket holes. Our wicket poly bags have a 1.5 inch lip on every size, which suits both hand-loading and many semi-automatic baggers.

What mil thickness are your wicket poly bags?

Our stock wicket poly bags run a 1.25 mil clear polyethylene film. That gauge is tuned for wicketed work: thin enough to fan open and feed a machine without jamming, yet strong enough to hold weight and stack deep on the pins. Heavier products can be run in a thicker custom gauge.

What sizes of wicket poly bags do you stock?

We stock three footprints: 7.5×10, 11.5×15, and 16×23, each with a 1.5 inch lip, covering small retail singles up to bulky bakery, apparel, and produce packs. Custom sizes are available on request.

Do wicket poly bags work with automatic bagging machines?

Yes. The wicket design exists for automation. Pre-opened, count-stacked bags index in load order and feed auto-baggers and bench wicket stands. If you have a specific machine, our team can help spec a bag that runs cleanly on it.

Can I buy wicket poly bags wholesale or in bulk?

Yes. Arplast sells wicket poly bags wholesale and in bulk with volume discounts and no minimum on in-stock items, backed by 30 years as a US poly-bag manufacturer. Custom sizes and custom printing are available on request.