Frequently Asked Questions

An FIBC — also called a bulk bag, jumbo bag, or big bag — is a large, flexible woven polypropylene container used to store and transport dry, flowable goods in quantities from 500 kg up to 2,000 kg (often 1,000 kg / 1 tonne). PandaFIBC manufactures UN-certified and food-grade FIBCs for global industries.

Our standard FIBCs are rated at 500 kg, 1,000 kg, 1,250 kg and 1,500 kg Safe Working Load, with a 5:1 or 6:1 safety factor depending on design. Custom SWL up to 2,000 kg is available on request.

A baffle bag has inner PP baffle panels sewn into the corners, holding the bag square when filled. This improves stack stability, increases usable volume by up to 25%, and reduces shipping footprint compared with a standard circular bag.

Yes. Our food-grade and pharma-grade FIBCs are manufactured in a controlled, BRCGS-certified environment using clean, non-toxic PP fabric with optional liners to meet hygiene requirements.

Type A: standard, no electrostatic protection — for non-flammable powders. Type B: low breakdown voltage fabric, prevents propagating brush discharges — for flammable but not explosive atmospheres. Type C: conductive (groundable) fabric with interwoven conductive threads — for flammable/explosive atmospheres when properly grounded. Type D: static-dissipative without grounding — for flammable/explosive environments where grounding cannot be guaranteed.

Choose Type C when flammable solvents or gases are present and a reliable earth connection is available. Choose Type D when flammable atmospheres exist but grounding cannot be controlled, such as multi-user supply chains or container loading.

It depends on the material hazard class. Non-flammable powders use Type A. Flammable solids with MIE > 3 mJ often use Type B. Flammable atmospheres require Type C (grounded) or Type D. UN-certified bags are required for many hazardous solids in packaged form.

PandaFIBC holds BRCGS, UN, ISO 21898, IEC-aligned electrostatic testing, REACH, RoHS and food-contact approvals. See our certifications page for full details.

UN certification (13H3 / 13H4) is mandatory for FIBCs transporting hazardous solids in packaged form. Each bag carries the mandatory UN marking after passing drop, tear and stack performance tests.

Yes. Our materials comply with EU REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals) and RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) limits, supporting export to European markets.

Absolutely. We customize dimensions, fabric color, multi-color printing (up to 4 sides), top/bottom closures, lifting loops, liners and coatings. Use our FIBC Configurator to design your bag online.

We offer PE liners (form-fit or tubular), conductive liners, aluminized barrier liners, and coated fabric for moisture and oxygen protection. Liners are commonly used for fine powders, food and hygroscopic materials.

Yes. We support flexographic and screen printing of logos, batch codes, handling pictograms, UN markings and customer-specific artwork on up to four panels.

MOQ depends on bag specifications and printing requirements. Standard unprinted bags often start at one 20-ft container load. Custom printed or specialty bags may require a higher minimum. Contact us for exact quantities.

Standard orders ship in 2–4 weeks after sample approval. Complex customizations, UN testing or peak-season demand may extend this. We confirm a firm schedule with every quotation.

Yes. We provide pre-production samples for evaluation of fabric, dimensions, printing and workmanship. Sample freight is typically borne by the buyer, but we credit it against the first bulk order in many cases.

We supply chemicals, agriculture, mining, construction, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, and renewable energy. Explore our industries page for sector-specific solutions.