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Specifications of Type A FIBC Bags
| Material | 100% Virgin Polypropylene (UV-Stabilized Available) |
| Construction Types | U-Panel, Circular, 4-Panel, Baffle, Net Baffle |
| Safety Factor | Up to 8:1 (Standard 5:1 available) |
| Safe Working Load | 500 kg – 2,000 kg (Up to 5,000 lbs) |
| Liner Options | PE Liner / Up to 7-Layer Coextruded Barrier Film |
| Fabric Weight (GSM) | 90 GSM – 200 GSM (Custom GSM available) |
| Product Length | 12" – 56" (30 cm – 142 cm) |
| Product Width | 12" – 56" (30 cm – 142 cm) |
| Product Height | 12" – 56" (30 cm – 142 cm) |
| Compliance Standard | ISO 21898 / FIBC International Standard |
| Electrostatic Type | Type A — No electrostatic protection |
| Applications | Non-flammable dry bulk materials only |
What Are Type A FIBC Bulk Bags?
Palmetto Bags is a leading Type A FIBC bulk bags manufacturer in India, producing high-performance standard FIBC bags for dry, non-flammable bulk material handling since 1994. A Type A FIBC bag — Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container — is manufactured from plain woven polypropylene fabric with no electrostatic protection, making it the most widely used and cost-effective bulk bag type for industries where neither the product nor the surrounding environment presents any flammable or explosive hazard. Our Type A FIBC bulk bags are available in capacities ranging from 500 kg to 2,000 kg (up to 5,000 lbs) and support a safety factor of up to 8:1, providing exceptional load-bearing strength for demanding bulk handling applications.
As a certified Type A FIBC bulk bags manufacturer in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Palmetto Industries (India) Pvt. Ltd. produces every bag using 100% virgin polypropylene yarn, precision-woven to the specified fabric weight (90–200 GSM) and stitched with high-tenacity UV-stabilized thread. Each bag undergoes mandatory quality testing — including fabric tensile strength testing, seam break testing, top lift testing, and drop testing — in compliance with ISO 21898 international FIBC manufacturing standards. This rigorous quality process ensures that every Type A FIBC bag shipped from our Puducherry facility performs consistently and safely under real-world transportation and storage conditions.
Our Type A FIBC bags are trusted by procurement managers, logistics companies, agricultural exporters, and industrial manufacturers across India, Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America. As a recognized One Star Export House by India’s DGFT, Palmetto Bags brings proven global export capability to every order — from small domestic shipments to large container-load international orders. Whether you need standard specifications or a fully customized bag design, our experienced technical sales team will work with you to deliver exactly the right Type A FIBC bulk bag solution for your business.
Customized Packaging Solutions for Type A FIBC Bulk Bags
As a full-service Type A FIBC bulk bags supplier in India, Palmetto Bags provides end-to-end customization to ensure every bag fits your exact operational, logistical, and branding requirements. We understand that no two businesses have identical bulk handling needs — which is why we offer a comprehensive range of construction, configuration, and specification options across our entire Type A FIBC bag range.
Our customization capabilities cover bag construction type (U-Panel, Circular, 4-Panel, Baffle, Net Baffle), loop design, top filling configuration, bottom discharge configuration, fabric weight (GSM), liner type, bag dimensions, and custom printing in up to 4 colours. We also manufacture 30% Extra Capacity Baffle bags — a modified Type A FIBC design that offers up to 30% more fill volume within the same base footprint, ideal for businesses seeking to maximize container efficiency during bulk transport.
If your application requires a configuration not listed in our standard options, our engineering team will design and produce a custom Type A FIBC bag solution to meet your unique specification. Contact us at sales@palmetto.in with your dimensions, SWL requirement, material type, and any other details, and we will respond with a detailed technical proposal and pricing within 24 business hours.
Type A FIBC Bulk Bag Construction Types — All Options Available
Palmetto Bags manufactures Type A FIBC bags in six standard construction types, each optimized for different material properties, storage requirements, and handling conditions. All construction types are available with custom dimensions and full specification customization.
- 4-Panel Bags – Four separate polypropylene fabric panels are stitched together to form the bag body and base. The 4-panel construction creates a rigid, stable rectangular shape that performs well in heavy industrial applications. Ideal for sand, cement, aggregates, minerals, and heavy construction materials. Provides excellent stacking stability on pallets and in containers.
- U-Panel Bags – Manufactured using a single U-shaped fabric panel that forms two sides and the base of the bag in one continuous piece, with two additional panels stitched in to complete the body. This design minimizes the number of seams, reduces potential stress points, and creates a strong, rectangular bag with a consistent shape during filling and storage. Preferred by agriculture exporters and construction material suppliers.
- Circular Bags – Woven in a continuous seamless tubular form for the body, with a separate woven base and top panel. The seamless circular weave eliminates vertical seams entirely, providing uniform circumferential strength distribution. Circular Type A FIBC bags are the most cost-efficient construction type and are ideal for lightweight to medium-weight dry materials such as grains, seeds, fertilizers, and plastic pellets.
- Baffle Bags (Form-Stable Type A) – Internal baffle panels are stitched into the four corners of the bag, maintaining a square, rectangular shape during filling, storage, and transport — even when the bag is partially full. Baffle construction maximizes container and warehouse storage efficiency by preventing bag bulging. Ideal for fine powders, granules, and free-flowing materials where pallet stability is critical.
- Net Baffle Bags – A variation of the standard baffle design where the internal corner baffles are constructed from mesh or net fabric rather than solid polypropylene. Net baffles maintain the bag’s square shape while allowing airflow through the bag walls — making them ideal for perishable agricultural products, biomass, and moisture-sensitive materials that require ventilation during storage or transit.
- 30% Extra Capacity Bags – An engineered variation of the baffle bag design that increases the internal volume of the bag by up to 30% without expanding the external base footprint. This construction is ideal for businesses seeking to maximize the amount of material shipped per pallet position or per container load, directly reducing per-unit transport costs. Available for both domestic supply and international export orders.
Loop Construction Options for Type A FIBC Bulk Bags:
Lifting loop design directly affects how your Type A FIBC bags are handled during loading, unloading, and transportation. Palmetto Bags offers five standard loop constructions — all made from high-tenacity polypropylene webbing tested to the specified safe working load.
- Corner Loop – Lifting loops are individually stitched into each of the four corner seams of the bag body. Corner loops provide maximum lift stability, distribute load evenly across all four corners, and are the most widely used loop configuration for Type A FIBC bags in industrial and agricultural applications. Compatible with all standard forklift tine widths and crane hooks.
- Cross Corner Loop – Each cross-corner loop is stitched diagonally across one corner of the bag, creating a wider, more stable base during lifting. This configuration prevents the bag from closing or narrowing at the top when suspended, ensuring the fill spout remains fully open for easy product access. Preferred for bags that need to be suspended while filling or emptying.
- Double Stevedore Loop – Two horizontal webbing straps are threaded through all four lifting loops, creating two parallel handles that span the full width of the bag. This design enables easy handling by forklifts, allowing the tines to be inserted from either side for maximum operational flexibility. Commonly specified by warehousing and logistics operations.
- Single Stevedore Loop – A single continuous webbing strap is threaded through all four lifting loops, creating one horizontal handle that wraps around the entire top of the bag. The single stevedore design allows the bag to be lifted and moved from any side without repositioning the forklift — simplifying material handling in high-throughput environments.
- Sleeve Lift Loop – Lifting sleeves are manufactured from the same woven polypropylene fabric as the bag body rather than from webbing straps. Sleeve lift loops are specifically designed for use with forklift tines, providing a wider, more distributed contact area that reduces stress on the bag fabric during lifting. Preferred for very heavy loads and repeated use applications.
Top Construction Options — Type A FIBC Bulk Bags
The top construction of your Type A FIBC bag determines how the bag is filled and sealed at the filling station. Palmetto Bags offers five top configurations to match your specific filling equipment, filling speed, and material containment requirements.
- Open Top – The open top configuration is the standard top design for Type A FIBC bulk bags. The bag has no pre-attached filling mechanism — the entire top opening is available for filling using a chute, conveyor, or direct pour. Open top bags are the most versatile and cost-effective option for high-speed filling operations with granular materials, grains, sand, and coarse powders.
- Baffle Top (Flap Top) – A lightweight fabric flap panel is attached to the top of the bag, which folds down to close the opening after filling is complete. The baffle top provides basic closure and protection from dust and contamination without requiring tying or separate closures. Suitable for materials that do not require hermetic sealing.
- Spout Top – A cylindrical fill spout is stitched onto the center of the top panel, providing a directed, controlled filling point for materials that require precise placement into the bag. The spout can be tied closed after filling to provide a secure seal. Spout top bags are preferred for fine powders, granules, and pharmaceutical materials where dust control during filling is required.
- Spout Top with Flap – The spout top with flap configuration includes a cylindrical fill spout plus an additional fabric flap cover that folds over the tied spout for extra protection. This dual-closure design provides enhanced containment security and tamper evidence — ideal for food-grade materials, pharmaceutical ingredients, and export shipments where fill integrity must be maintained throughout transit.
- Conical Spout Top (High-Fill Cone) – A high-filling cone is integrated into the spout top design, creating a funnel-shaped fill opening that guides material flow efficiently into the bag and minimizes spillage and dust generation during high-speed filling. The conical spout top is specified for fine powder applications, fully automated filling lines, and operations where maximum fill speed and minimum dust exposure are priorities.
Bottom Construction Options — Type A FIBC Bulk Bags
The bottom construction of a Type A FIBC bag controls how material is discharged during unloading. Selecting the correct bottom configuration reduces discharge time, minimizes product waste, and improves workplace safety. Palmetto Bags offers five standard bottom configurations for Type A bags.
- Plain Bottom (Flat Bottom) – A plain flat bottom with no discharge mechanism. Contents are discharged by cutting open the bag bottom or tipping the bag. The plain bottom is the simplest and most economical bottom configuration, suitable for applications where the bag will be emptied in one operation — such as construction aggregate delivery and bulk material tipping.
- Discharge Spout – A tubular discharge spout is stitched into the center of the bag base, allowing controlled release of contents by untying and opening the spout. The discharge spout provides clean, directional material flow and is the most commonly used discharge configuration in industrial FIBC applications including agriculture, food processing, and chemical handling.
- Conical Discharge Spout – The conical discharge spout features a tapered, funnel-shaped outlet that promotes smooth, complete discharge of contents with minimal residual material left in the bag. The conical shape prevents bridging and hang-up — particularly important for fine powders, granules, and materials that tend to arch or compact. Widely used in pharmaceutical, food processing, and chemical manufacturing.
- Discharge Spout with Flap – A standard discharge spout with an additional security flap that ties or velcros over the closed spout. This dual closure adds an extra layer of protection against accidental opening during transport and storage, and provides tamper evidence for high-value or regulated materials. Recommended for food-grade products, pharmaceutical materials, and export shipments.
- Duffle Bottom – A fabric panel with a central discharge opening and a sewn-in retaining ring creates the duffle bottom configuration. The duffle design allows for very fast, gravity-assisted complete discharge of the bag’s contents and is particularly effective for free-flowing materials that require rapid unloading at high-throughput processing facilities.
India's Trusted Type A FIBC Bulk Bags Manufacturer & Exporter — Get a Free Quote Today
Palmetto Bags manufactures ISO-certified Type A FIBC bulk bags for agriculture, construction, chemicals, and food processing industries. Capacities from 500 kg to 2,000 kg. Fully customizable. Ships to 30+ countries.
Which FIBC Type Is Right for Your Application?
Use the chart below to determine which FIBC bag classification is required for your specific bulk material and operating environment. Type A FIBC bags are approved for use with materials having a Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE) above 1,000 mJ in non-flammable atmospheres only. For flammable or explosive environments, Type B, C, or D bags are required.
| Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE) of Dust | NonFlammable Atmosphere | Explosive Dust Atmosphere | Explosive Gas and Vapor Atmosphere |
| MIE > 1000 mJ | A, B, C, D | B, C, D | C, D |
| 1000 mJ > MIE 3 mj | B, C, D | B, C, D | C, D |
| MIE < 3 mJ | C, D | B, C, D | C, D |
Important: Type A FIBC bulk bags must never be used with flammable powders, solvents, flammable gases, or in environments where flammable vapors or explosive dust clouds may be present. If your application involves any electrostatic risk, consult Palmetto Bags’ technical team to select the correct FIBC type — Type B, C, or D — before ordering. For expert guidance, contact us at sales@palmetto.in or call +91 98401 52481.
Why Choose Palmetto Bags as Your Type A FIBC Bulk Bags Manufacturer in India?
30+ Years of FIBC Manufacturing Experience Body
Established in 1994, Palmetto Bags brings over 30 years of specialized FIBC bag manufacturing expertise to every order. Our decades of experience means you benefit from proven designs, battle-tested quality systems, and deep technical knowledge of Type A FIBC bag performance across diverse industrial applications — from agri-export to construction logistics.
Full Customization — Every Specification, Every Order Body
We don't limit you to catalog options. Every Type A FIBC bulk bag from Palmetto Bags can be customized across construction type, loop design, top filling configuration, bottom discharge type, fabric GSM, SWL, liner, dimensions, and printing. If you have a unique specification, our engineering team will design and produce it — at no compromise on lead time or quality.
ISO 22000 & HACCP Certified Manufacturing Facility Body
Palmetto Bags holds ISO 22000:2018 and HACCP certifications across our entire production operation. Our Type A FIBC bags are manufactured in quality-controlled conditions with full batch traceability, mandatory QC testing at every production stage, and certification documentation included with every export order — giving your procurement and compliance teams complete confidence.
International Compliance & Safety Standards Body
All Type A FIBC bulk bags manufactured by Palmetto Bags comply with ISO 21898 — the globally recognized standard for FIBC design, testing, and performance. Every bag is labeled with its SWL rating, safety factor, production batch number, and date of manufacture — meeting the documentation requirements of international buyers, customs authorities, and end-use compliance audits.
Competitive Pricing — Manufacturer-Direct with No Middlemen Body
As a vertically integrated Type A FIBC bulk bags manufacturer in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Palmetto Bags controls every step of production — raw polypropylene procurement, weaving, cutting, sewing, and finishing. This eliminates middlemen, reduces procurement overhead, and delivers manufacturer-direct pricing that is consistently more competitive than trading companies or resellers — without any compromise on product quality or delivery reliability.
Reliable Global Export to 30+ Countries Body
Palmetto Bags is a recognized One Star Export House with established freight and logistics partnerships for reliable container-load delivery to the USA, UK, UAE, Germany, Australia, Singapore, and 25+ other countries. We handle all export documentation, quality certification preparation, and shipping coordination — providing a seamless, fully managed supply chain experience from our factory to your facility.
Industries That Use Type A FIBC Bulk Bags — Applications & Materials
Type A FIBC bulk bags are the most commonly used bulk packaging solution across industries that handle dry, non-flammable materials. As a leading Type A FIBC industrial bulk bags manufacturer in India, Palmetto Bags supplies the following industries with Type A bags designed and tested for their specific material and handling requirements.
Agriculture & Grain Handling Type A FIBC bags are the standard bulk packaging choice for grain storage and export operations. They are widely used for rice, wheat, maize, barley, pulses, lentils, seeds, and organic fertilizers. UV-stabilized fabric options protect contents during outdoor storage, while PE liner configurations prevent moisture ingress during ocean shipping. Palmetto Bags supplies Type A agricultural FIBC bags to grain exporters and food processors across India, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
Construction Industry Sand, cement, fly ash, crushed stone, gravel, building aggregates, and demolition waste are all routinely transported in Type A FIBC bags at construction sites across India. With SWL ratings up to 2,000 kg and robust 4-Panel or U-Panel constructions, Palmetto’s Type A bags withstand the rough handling conditions typical of construction logistics — from site delivery to machinery-side discharge.
Chemical Industry (Non-Flammable Materials) Type A FIBC bulk bags are suitable for non-flammable chemicals including plastic granules, mineral pigments, calcium carbonate, silica (non-explosive), sodium sulphate, and other non-reactive industrial powders. Palmetto Bags can add PE liners and moisture barriers for chemical powder protection during long-distance shipping and open-air storage.
Landscaping & Horticulture Compost, peat, mulch, bark chips, potting soil, perlite, and other landscaping products are bulk-shipped globally in Type A FIBC bags. The Net Baffle construction option allows airflow through the bag walls — ideal for organic horticultural materials that require ventilation to prevent anaerobic decomposition during storage and transit.
Mining & Minerals Non-flammable mineral materials including limestone, gypsum, kaolin, bentonite, talc, and mineral sands are routinely handled in Type A FIBC bags. Heavy-duty fabric weight options (up to 200 GSM) and reinforced seam construction make Palmetto’s Type A bags suitable for the abrasive, heavy materials common in mining and mineral processing operations.
FAQ
Asked Questions
A Type A FIBC bulk bag is a standard Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container made from plain woven polypropylene fabric with no electrostatic protection. It is designed for transporting and storing dry, non-flammable bulk materials — such as grains, sand, cement, minerals, and non-reactive chemicals — where neither the product nor the surrounding environment presents a flammable or explosive hazard. Palmetto Bags manufactures Type A FIBC bulk bags in India to ISO 21898 standards, in capacities from 500 kg to 2,000 kg.
Type A FIBC bulk bags are suitable for any dry, non-flammable, flowable bulk material. Common applications include grain (rice, wheat, maize, pulses), sand, cement, gravel, aggregates, mineral powders, calcium carbonate, plastic granules, fertilizers, compost, peat, and non-reactive industrial chemicals. Type A bags must not be used with flammable powders, dusts with low Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE), or in explosive atmospheres — for those applications, Type B, C, or D bags are required.
Type A FIBC bags offer no electrostatic protection and are only safe for non-flammable materials in non-flammable environments. Type B FIBC bags are manufactured from polypropylene fabric with a low breakdown voltage, which prevents propagating brush discharges — making them safe for dry flammable powders (MIE above 3 mJ) in non-flammable vapor atmospheres. If your material or environment has any electrostatic risk, you need Type B, C, or D bags. Palmetto Bags manufactures all four types and can help you select the correct classification.
Palmetto Bags produces Type A FIBC bulk bags with safe working loads from 500 kg to 2,000 kg (up to 5,000 lbs). Our standard safety factor ratio is 5:1, and we can manufacture bags to safety factor ratios of up to 8:1 for high-demand applications. Each bag is tested and labeled with its SWL, safety factor, and production batch information in compliance with ISO 21898 FIBC standards.
Yes. Palmetto Bags specializes in custom Type A FIBC bag manufacturing. We can customize bag dimensions, fabric weight (90–200 GSM), SWL, safety factor, construction type (U-Panel, 4-Panel, Circular, Baffle, Net Baffle), loop design, top filling configuration, bottom discharge type, liner type (PE, coextruded barrier film), and custom printing (1–4 colours). Send your requirements to sales@palmetto.in for a tailored quote within 24 business hours.
Yes. Palmetto Bags is a One Star Export House recognized by India’s DGFT and exports Type A FIBC bulk bags to 30+ countries including the USA, UK, UAE, Germany, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and across Southeast Asia and Africa. We manage all export documentation, quality certification, and freight coordination — providing a complete, hassle-free export experience for international buyers.