Jute Rice Bag

Material and construction: Woven jute hessian / burlap
Typical size: 101.6 × 55.9 cm / 40 × 22 inches, length × width
Typical empty bag weight: Approximately 447 g / 15.77 oz per bag
Typical weave: 11 × 12 porter and shot
Nominal filling category: 50 kg rice, subject to sample and handling approval
Mouth and seams: Hemmed mouth, Herakles sewn in this configuration
Typical packing: 1,000 empty bags per bale
Final treatment, closure, and liner confirmed with the order

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A jute rice bag is a woven sack used to pack, handle, and distribute rice in bulk where the buyer specifies a jute exterior. The appropriate bag depends on the rice grade, whole or broken form, filling weight, and packing process. Fabric, seams, treatment, closure, and any liner should be selected together.

Rice mills, commodity traders, agricultural distributors, and packaging wholesalers need a consistent specification for repeat orders. Comparing complete sack details helps identify differences that a simple capacity label or product photograph cannot show.

Jute Rice Bag Features

Jute rice bag features help buyers compare woven construction, usable dimensions, and closing requirements for bulk rice packing. Review the sack against the actual rice grade and filling line, then assess any liner needed for containment or barrier protection.

  • Woven jute exterior for a defined bulk grain sack format.
  • Hessian construction as a commercial rice packaging option.
  • Hemmed mouth and sewn construction in the selected configuration.
  • Dimensions and empty weight recorded separately from fabric GSM.
  • Printable surface for rice grade, net weight, and lot identification.

Jute Rice Bag Specifications

The following hessian configuration is commercially traded for nominal 50 kg rice packing. Confirm the final dimensions, weight, treatment, seams, liner, and packing with Premium Jute against the approved sample and purchase specification.

Specification Details
Product Jute Rice Bag
Outer material Woven jute hessian / burlap
Fabric construction Plain-woven hessian
Bag dimensions, length × width Approximately 101.6 × 55.9 cm
Equivalent dimensions 40 × 22 inches
Empty bag weight Approximately 447 g / 15.77 oz per bag
Weave designation 11 × 12 porter and shot
Mouth finish Hemmed
Stitching Herakles sewn
Nominal commercial filling category 50 kg; confirm for the selected rice and handling process
Commercial bale configuration 1,000 empty bags; confirm final packing
Main commodity Rice grain

The weight above describes the finished empty sack, not fabric GSM. Nominal capacity does not independently establish a safe handling load or equivalent performance across different rice grades.

Whole Rice, Broken Rice, and Paddy

State whether the order is for milled rice, broken rice, or paddy. Grain size, broken pieces, and husk condition affect containment and the way the product settles inside the bag.

Check the smallest particles present against the weave and stitch openings. A sack approved for one grade should be reviewed before using it for a product containing more fines.

Rice flour requires a separate packaging assessment. Do not assume a grain sack will retain powder without an appropriate inner package and closure.

Filling Weight and Bag Size

Choose dimensions that provide adequate volume and closing allowance at the intended filling weight. Rice grades with different bulk densities may not occupy the same volume at an equal net weight.

Provide the current bag drawing, mouth width, filling spout details, and closure method when matching an existing line. A filling trial should check how the sack feeds, fills, closes, and handles after packing.

For another filling requirement, request a complete specification rather than simply changing the printed net weight. Fabric, dimensions, seams, and handling conditions must remain appropriate.

Treatment, Food Contact, and Liners

Specify whether the rice will touch the jute directly or remain inside a liner. Review material processing, odour criteria, inks, thread, and other relevant components for the intended contact and destination.

Vegetable oil treatment, JBO-free processing, and other restrictions should be recorded precisely where required. A hessian or twill construction name does not prove treatment status or food-contact suitability.

Uncoated jute is not waterproof or airtight. Where a liner is required, define its material, dimensions, thickness, and closing arrangement and assess it with the filled outer sack.

Seams and Closure Requirements

Agree on the mouth finish, side and bottom seams, sewing thread, and final closure before production. The filled sack should leave enough space for closing without overstressing the fabric or liner.

Representative sample handling can identify leakage, seam opening, fabric distortion, and closure problems. Include the actual lifting, moving, stacking, and transport conditions when defining the trial.

Printing and Rice Grade Identification

Printed markings help distinguish rice grades and consignments during warehousing and distribution. Submit approved artwork with the product name, grade, net weight, lot number, customer details, and shipping marks.

Confirm print dimensions, colours, position, and readability on the actual woven surface. Destination-specific wording and any certification marks should follow the buyer's approved requirements and authorizations.

Product Quality Checks

Inspect production against the approved sample and written order. Useful checks include:

  • Finished dimensions, empty weight, and weave consistency
  • Fabric defects, loose fibres, and foreign material
  • Side and bottom seams and mouth finish
  • Cleanliness, odour, and agreed treatment documentation
  • Liner fit and integrity where included
  • Filled sample containment and closure performance
  • Print accuracy, bag count, and bale identification

Agree on tolerances and any third-party inspection before production. Required performance testing should relate to the actual selected sack and its intended use.

Bale Packing and Dry Storage

Confirm bags per bale, binding, wrapping, and shipment identification with the order. Container loading should follow the final compressed bale dimensions and loading plan.

Store empty sacks clean and dry, away from chemicals, damp surfaces, and strong odours. Filled rice also needs suitable grain storage and pest management; the outer bag does not replace these controls.

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers address common bulk rice sack purchasing decisions. Select the complete package for the rice grade, filling line, and distribution requirements.

Are all 50 kg rice bags the same size?

No. Different constructions, dimensions, weights, seams, and liners are traded for the same nominal filling category. Compare the complete specification.

Can one sack hold both whole and broken rice?

It may, but both grades need assessment against the weave, seams, and liner. Smaller fragments and fines can require different containment.

Do jute rice bags need an inner liner?

A liner is required when the buyer's containment, food-contact, or barrier specification calls for it. Confirm the need for the actual rice and storage conditions.

Can the bags carry private-label rice artwork?

Yes, printing can be included in the agreed order. Provide artwork, colours, print area, position, and required markings before production.

Request a Bulk Order Quote

Send Premium Jute the rice grade, required filling weight, quantity, dimensions, and destination. Include treatment, liner, seams, closure, printing, and inspection requirements so the quotation covers the complete package.