Custom polybags manufactured in Canada — every bag type, every gauge, every print option.
Service · Polybags
For Canadian shippers, garment manufacturers, food producers, electronics assemblers, and industrial buyers. Apex extrudes and converts LDPE, HDPE, and PCR-content film domestically. MOQ from 500 units on custom print.

Bag types
- Flat polybags — the workhorse for general shipping and product packaging.
- Gusseted polybags — side gussets expand to hold bulkier items.
- Wicket bags — pre-loaded on a wicket for high-speed bagging lines.
- Coreless bags — folded on rolls, dispenser-friendly.
- Slider and ZIP bags — reclosable, for resealable consumer products.
- Pre-opened bags on rolls (POR) — auto-bagger compatible.
Vertical-specific specs
- Garment bags — clear or printed, low-density, with vent holes if required.
- Mattress bags — heavy-gauge (4–6 mil), gusseted, 14"+ depth.
- Furniture bags — extra-large, reinforced seam, dust-protection grade.
- Produce bags — vented, FDA-compliant film, often wicket-loaded.
- Pound bags — pre-cut, suitable for produce and bakery weighing.
- PTO bags — pull-tab opening for retail dispensing.
Material and gauge options
| Material | Use case | Typical gauges |
|---|---|---|
| LDPE | Light shipping, garment, retail | 1.0 – 4.0 mil |
| HDPE | Produce, food, dispensers | 0.5 – 2.0 mil |
| LLDPE | Heavy industrial, mattress, furniture | 3.0 – 6.0 mil |
| MDPE | Strength-with-clarity applications | 1.5 – 4.0 mil |
| PCR blends | Sustainability requirements | 1.0 – 4.0 mil (30–50% PCR) |
Specialty options
- Anti-static (pink) polybags for electronics shipping.
- FDA / food-safe film for direct food contact.
- Compostable polybags (EN 13432 certified).
- VCI bags for rust-prevention on metal parts.
- Static-shielding metallized film for sensitive electronics.
Frequently asked
What gauge do I need? +
Light retail/garment: 1.0–2.0 mil. General shipping: 2.0–4.0 mil. Heavy industrial/furniture/mattress: 4.0–6.0 mil. Apex's team recommends a gauge based on product weight, edge sharpness, and stacking pattern.
Are food-grade polybags certified? +
Yes — Apex's food-contact film carries FDA-compliant resin certification and Health Canada acceptance. Documentation provided with every order.
Can polybags be recycled in Canada? +
LDPE and HDPE bags are recyclable at film drop-off programs across most Canadian municipalities. Apex offers PCR-content film (30–50% post-consumer recycled) and compostable EN 13432 film for buyers with stricter requirements.
What is the MOQ on custom-print? +
500 units on 1-color flexo. 1,000 on multi-color. Volume pricing at 10,000+.
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Send your spec.
Bag type, dimensions, gauge, print, and target MOQ. Pricing within one business day.