Wicketed Bread Bags
Wicketed bread bags come stacked on a wire holder (a wicket). They are an excellent choice for food packaging when quick, clean, and consistent packing is required. Our bags are designed to meet the requirements of both automated and manual loading and packing. They make the bagging process fast and straightforward, reduce handling time, and are a perfect choice for any food service application.
Our Collection of Wicketed Bread Bags
What are Wicketed Bread Bags?
Wicketed bread bags are plastic packaging bags neatly stacked on a U-shaped wire frame called a wicket. Users can quickly grab them, open them, and fill them quickly and easily.
Thanks to their frames, the bags remain upright and aligned at all times, ready for use. For example, cooking staff or automated machinery operators can easily pull them out one bag at a time as needed during packaging.
This process significantly speeds up the loading and packing of food bags compared with loose or box-packed bags. It improves speed and consistency across both manual and automated food-packing settings.
Packaging Friends’ wicketed bags are made out of clear low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and polypropylene, very similar to poly bags. Both materials are FDA-approved for direct food contact and offer good strength, flexibility, and clarity. They feature a bottom gusset with an expandable fold that increases the bag's storage capacity. They are thus ideal for loading larger or irregularly shaped goods into the bag without distorting or tearing the bag.
Our wicketed bread bags can be closed and sealed in several ways, as they can be:
• twist-tied
• sealed with adhesive tape, clips, or heat-sealing, depending on the user's specific freshness requirements.
Designed to integrate easily with all types of high-speed bagging machines, they are an excellent choice for both large- and small-scale production. Beyond their simplicity and speed, wicketed bread bags also support proper food handling practices. Their clear design makes the content visible, which is useful for quality checks and for making products look good to customers.
These bags combine durability, food safety, and operational effectiveness. They are a reliable packaging solution for companies that highlight consistency, cleanliness, and streamlined production. Contact us today to tell us your needs and learn more about our wicketed bags. Bulk orders enjoy significant discounts, while orders over $799.99 qualify for free shipping.
Everything You Need to Know about Wicketed Bread Bags
What are wicketed bread bags used for?
Our wicketed bread bags are used in many different types of food services, including bakeries and food packaging departments. Similar to the poly bag, they are an excellent choice for packaging bread loaves, rolls, pastries, and other baked goods. Their wicket design is ideal for fast product loading, either by hand or with automated packaging machinery, making them perfect for high-volume bakery production environments.
What does "wicketed" mean in wicketed bread bags?
Wicketed refers to packaging bags that are pre-assembled and stacked on a metal wicket dispenser, similar to a spindle. Many bags are stacked and have holes punched through the top, allowing them to hang from the wicket. This design allows workers to quickly remove and load bags with one hand, reducing the time required to package products compared with bags stored in loose stacks or rolls.
What materials are wicketed bread bags made from?
Packaging Friends wicketed bread bags are available in two primary materials: LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) and polypropylene. Both materials are heat-sealable, recyclable, and fully FDA-approved for food contact. LDPE bags range from 0.8 to 1.25 mil in thickness, while polypropylene options range from 0.8 to 1 mil. Some bags have micro-perforations for controlled air circulation to extend product freshness.
What sizes of wicketed bread bags are available?
At Packaging Friends, we offer fourteen different sizes ranging from small 7.25" x 13.125" bags to large 14" x 20" bags. Bottom gussets range from 2.5 to 4.5 inches and provide expansion room for various bread sizes. Common sizes include 9" x 15", 10" x 15", 11" x 17", and 11" x 18". All sizes are available in cases of 1,000 bags, with volume discounts available. Contact our team now for more size and quantity information or for a competitive quote.
Are wicketed bread bags suitable for automated packaging equipment?
Yes, our wicketed bread bags are specifically designed to be compatible with automated packaging machinery. The wicket design helps machines to automatically dispense bags one at a time during high-speed production. Their aligned hole placement, coupled with precise bag positioning, guarantees reliable feeding across various automated systems. This makes them ideal for commercial bakeries that require efficient, high-volume packaging operations but with the convenience of manual hand-loading.
What is the purpose of the bottom gusset on bread bags?
The bottom gusset on the wicket bag creates an expandable base that accommodates larger three-dimensional products, such as large loaves. This makes them excellent packaging solutions. When filled, the gusset opens to provide width and depth, creating a stable standing base and conforming to the product's shape. Gusset sizes (2.5" to 4.5") determine the available expansion, with larger gussets accommodating bulkier bread loaves and artisan products.
Can wicketed bread bags be heat-sealed after filling?
Yes, all our wicketed bread bags at Packaging Friends are heat-sealable for secure closure after product loading. Both LDPE and polypropylene perform well on standard commercial bakery heat-sealing equipment.