Large Hessian Bag
Material: Woven jute hessian / burlap fabric
Common size: Approx. 115 × 70 cm
Bag weight: Approx. 515 g
Construction: 11 × 12 porter and shot
Mouth: Selvedge
Sewing: Herakles sewn
Packing: Approx. 1,000 bags per export bale
Suitable for: Coffee, cocoa, grains, potatoes, onions, seeds, and other agricultural commodities
Treatment options: Normal, VOT, hydrocarbon-controlled, or buyer-specified
Customization: Size, weight, weave, printing, treatment, sewing, and packing available for bulk orders
A Large Hessian Bag is a woven jute sack designed for agricultural commodities and other bulk products that require more internal volume than a standard hessian bag. A commonly published large export specification measures approximately 115 × 70 cm, weighs about 515 g, and uses an 11 × 12 porter and shot construction.
Large hessian sacks can be produced according to the buyer’s required size, fabric weight, weave, capacity, treatment, printing, sewing, and export packing specifications.
What are the typical specifications of a Large Hessian Bag?
A commercially available Large Hessian Bag can measure approximately 115 × 70 cm with a 515 g bag weight and 11 × 12 porter and shot. One Bangladesh export specification uses a selvedge mouth, Herakles-sewn side and bottom, calendared finish, and approximately 1,000 bags per iron-bound bale.
| Specification | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Product | Large Hessian Bag |
| Material | Woven jute |
| Fabric | Hessian / burlap |
| Size | Approx. 115 × 70 cm |
| Approx. Imperial Size | 45.3 × 27.6 inches |
| Bag Weight | Approx. 515 g |
| Porter & Shot | 11 × 12 |
| Mouth | Selvedge |
| Sewing | Herakles sewn |
| Finish | Calendared where specified |
| Printing | Plain or custom printed |
| Treatment | According to buyer requirement |
| Packing | Approx. 1,000 bags per export bale |
| Custom Sizes | Available |
These values should be used as a reference rather than a universal standard. Large hessian bags are also sold in other formats, including 60 × 110 cm sacks rated for approximately 50 kg in some markets.
What is a Large Hessian Bag used for?
Large Hessian Bags are used for agricultural, food commodity, garden, industrial, and general bulk packaging where the packed product requires a relatively large breathable sack.
Common applications include:
- Coffee beans
- Cocoa beans
- Potatoes
- Onions
- Grains
- Cereals
- Pulses
- Seeds
- Agricultural produce
- Garden and organic materials
- Other compatible bulk products
The correct size and construction should be selected according to commodity density, filling weight, ventilation requirement, storage conditions, stacking, and transportation method.
How is a Large Hessian Bag different from a standard Hessian Bag?
A Large Hessian Bag provides greater internal volume than many standard commodity hessian bags. The actual difference may involve dimensions, bag weight, fabric construction, and intended filling requirement.
For example, a common coffee hessian bag measures around 40 × 28 inches, while a larger export format may measure approximately 115 × 70 cm.
Buyers should compare:
- Bag dimensions
- Fabric or bag weight
- Porter and shot
- Filling capacity
- Mouth construction
- Sewing
- Treatment
- Packing quantity
The term “large” should therefore be supported by measurable specifications in the purchase order.
Why is 11 × 12 construction used for Large Hessian Bags?
An 11 × 12 porter and shot construction is commonly used in hessian commodity bags because it provides a relatively fine woven structure compared with heavier jute sacking constructions.
For procurement purposes, porter and shot should be reviewed together with:
- Bag dimensions
- Bag weight
- Fabric GSM
- Yarn specification
- Sewing construction
- Commodity type
- Required filling capacity
Two bags with the same dimensions can perform differently when their weave density or fabric weight changes.
Can Large Hessian Bags be customized?
Yes. Large Hessian Bags can be manufactured according to the buyer’s product, filling, handling, printing, treatment, and export requirements.
Customization may include:
- Size: Custom length and width
- Bag weight: According to approved specification
- Fabric GSM: Selected according to application
- Porter & shot: Required weave construction
- Capacity: Matched with the intended commodity
- Mouth: Selvedge, hemmed, or buyer specified
- Sewing: Herakles or another agreed sewing method
- Printing: Brand, commodity information, weight, and shipping marks
- Treatment: Normal, VOT, hydrocarbon-controlled, or buyer specified
- Packing: Custom bags per bale
An existing bag sample or technical specification can be provided when production needs to match a current packaging format.
What printing can be added to Large Hessian Bags?
Large Hessian Bags can be supplied plain or printed with buyer-approved commercial and shipment information.
Printing may include:
- Company name
- Brand logo
- Commodity name
- Product grade
- Net weight
- Gross weight
- Batch or lot number
- Country markings
- Handling instructions
- Destination details
- Shipping marks
The artwork should define the number of colours, print dimensions, position, and whether printing is required on one or both sides.
What treatment options are available?
Large Hessian Bags can be produced according to different treatment requirements depending on the commodity and destination specification.
Possible requirements may include:
- Normal treatment
- Vegetable Oil Treatment (VOT)
- Hydrocarbon-controlled requirements
- JBO-free requirements where applicable
- Buyer-specified treatment
The bag type alone does not confirm food-grade suitability. Food commodity buyers should specify the required treatment, testing, and documentation before production.
Are Large Hessian Bags suitable for agricultural commodities?
Yes. Large Hessian Bags can be suitable for agricultural commodities when the dimensions, fabric construction, filling capacity, and treatment are matched to the specific product.
The breathable woven structure is commonly used for products such as potatoes, onions, coffee, cocoa, grains, and similar agricultural goods. Current large-format hessian sacks are also marketed for agricultural produce and organic materials.
The final specification should account for:
- Commodity density
- Moisture condition
- Filling weight
- Storage duration
- Ventilation needs
- Handling frequency
- Transport conditions
How are Large Hessian Bags checked during production?
Large Hessian Bags should be inspected against the approved purchase specification rather than evaluated only by appearance.
Typical checks may include:
- Bag dimensions
- Individual bag weight
- Fabric GSM
- Porter and shot
- Weave consistency
- Mouth construction
- Side and bottom sewing
- Printing position
- Treatment requirements
- Bale quantity
- Shipping marks
For specification-sensitive orders, buyers can also define acceptable tolerances and inspection procedures before production.
How are Large Hessian Bags packed for export?
Large Hessian Bags are commonly compressed into export bales. One Bangladesh specification for a 115 × 70 cm, 515 g hessian bag uses approximately 1,000 bags per iron-bound bale.
Packing requirements should confirm:
- Bags per bale
- Bale binding
- Bale identification
- Total quantity
- Shipping marks
- Container type
- Loading arrangement
Actual container loading should be calculated from the final dimensions, bag weight, bale compression, and shipment plan.
Who typically buys Large Hessian Bags?
Large Hessian Bags are mainly sourced by businesses handling agricultural products, food commodities, produce, and industrial bulk packaging.
Typical buyers include:
- Coffee and cocoa exporters
- Agricultural commodity traders
- Produce packers
- Potato and onion distributors
- Grain companies
- Food processors
- Packaging wholesalers
- Agricultural suppliers
- Commodity importers
- Industrial packaging distributors
Different buyers may require different combinations of dimensions, fabric weight, treatment, sewing, printing, and packing.
What information is required for a Large Hessian Bag quotation?
An accurate quotation requires the actual bag specification because “Large Hessian Bag” does not define one universal size or capacity.
Send:
- Required dimensions
- Bag weight or fabric GSM
- Porter & shot
- Commodity to be packed
- Required filling capacity
- Order quantity
- Mouth construction
- Sewing requirement
- Treatment requirement
- Printing artwork
- Bale packing requirement
- Destination country and port
- Inspection requirement
- Required shipment schedule
For the referenced large export construction, specify 115 × 70 cm, approximately 515 g, 11 × 12 porter and shot, selvedge mouth, and Herakles sewing.
How do you order Large Hessian Bags in bulk?
Bulk ordering starts by confirming the dimensions, fabric construction, intended commodity, quantity, and destination.
A typical process includes:
- Send the required bag specification.
- Confirm the commodity and filling requirement.
- Select fabric weight and weave construction.
- Confirm treatment and sewing.
- Submit printing artwork or shipping marks.
- Confirm quantity and bale packing.
- Provide destination details.
- Review the quotation and final technical specification.
- Approve a sample where required.
- Proceed with production, inspection, packing, and shipment.
Using an approved specification throughout the order helps maintain consistency between samples, production, inspection, and repeat shipments.