Articles — burlap bags

Having been in the sandbags business for several years, we have found that there are some inferior sandbags on the market. For example, we've seen shops advertising that their sandbags have UV protection when they do not. Another example is when shops sell poorly made sandbags, which are often woven with poor workmanship or made with low-quality polypropylene, decreasing the longevity of the sandbag. Here are a few ways to avoid purchasing low-quality sandbags: Avoid purchasing sandbags that are sold at ridiculously low prices. These sandbags could have been stored for years and are ready to break before it can even...

A common question we get is the difference between burlap bags and sandbags. Burlap Bags Burlap bags are made from strong jute natural fibers, so they are 100% biodegradable. Burlap sacks are perfect for protecting the environment by reducing plastic waste. Burlap bags last one month under direct sunlight before biodegrading and becoming a part of the natural environment again.  Burlap sacks are used for storing hardware and metal parts, erosion control (14" x 26"), and sack racing (24" x 40"). Poly Sandbags Polypropylene sandbags are made from polypropylene (type of plastic), so they are less expensive than burlap. The issue with...