
Bulk Bag Dimensions: The Sizes Exporters Must Label
Bulk bag dimensions come down to three numbers: base, height, and safe working load. Here are the standard FIBC sizes, capacity charts, and the specs to label.
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Bulk bag dimensions come down to three numbers: base, height, and safe working load. Here are the standard FIBC sizes, capacity charts, and the specs to label.

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