Lip & tape bags are the self-seal clear poly bags that folded apparel ships in — the customer peels the strip, seals the flap, and can reopen it later. NFC stocks resealable lip & tape bags at wholesale, case and pallet quantities, most pre-printed with a suffocation warning, ready for clothing brands, print shops, and fulfillment operations.
What a lip & tape bag is
A lip-and-tape bag has an extended lip on one side with a strip of adhesive under a peel-off liner. Fold the garment in, tuck it in the bag, peel the liner, and press the flap down for a clean, tamper-evident seal. It’s the standard retail presentation for folded shirts and soft goods because it looks finished, protects the garment from dust and moisture, and lets the end customer reseal the bag. Our stock lip-and-tape bags are printed with the required suffocation warning and a “do not remove” seal notice, so they’re marketplace- and retail-ready out of the case.
Options we carry
- Resealable Lip & Tape Bags with Suffocation Warning — 1.5 mil, sizes from 9×12 to 12×18, the apparel standard.
- Clear Layflat Poly Bags — plain open-end bags in 1 to 4 mil when you seal or fold your own.
- Reclosable Zip-Top Bags — for accessories, hardware, and small parts that ship with a garment.
- Merchandise Bags — for counter and point-of-sale apparel.
Sizes and specs
Stock lip-and-tape apparel bags run 1.5 mil in clear low-density film, with the self-seal lip on the long edge. Common sizes track folded-garment dimensions: 9×12 and 10×13 for tees and youth pieces, 11×14 and 12×15 for mid-weight tops, and 12×18 for bulkier knitwear and sets. Because the seal is on the bag, there’s no tape gun, heat sealer, or separate warning label to add — one SKU covers bagging and compliance.
Who uses them
Clothing brands and boutiques, screen printers and embroidery shops, print-on-demand and e-commerce sellers, Amazon and marketplace apparel sellers, subscription-box and DTC brands, and 3PLs bagging garments for clients. Anywhere folded clothing needs a clean, resealable, retail-ready bag, this is the one.
Custom printing and custom sizes
Want your brand on the bag? We manufacture custom-printed, U.S.-made lip & tape and poly bags to your size, film, and artwork, with low minimums for growing labels — logo, care copy, hangtag window, or a custom warning layout. Stock bags ship fast from inventory; custom runs make the bag part of the brand. Request a custom quote to spec yours.
Why buy from NFC
NFC is a flexible-packaging manufacturer and wholesaler, so you buy at the source with real case and pallet pricing, deep stock across sizes, and fast shipping — plus a clear path to custom-printed, U.S.-made bags when you scale. Need a pallet or a volume quote? Talk to us.
Frequently asked questions
Do your lip & tape bags include a suffocation warning?
Yes. Our stock resealable lip-and-tape bags are pre-printed with the standard suffocation warning and a “do not remove this bag” seal notice, so they meet the requirements most retailers and marketplaces set for apparel bags — no separate labeling needed.
Are lip & tape bags reusable?
The adhesive seal is designed for a secure first close, and it can be reopened and reclosed by the end customer, which is why they’re popular for retail apparel. For repeated heavy reuse, a zip-top reclosable bag is the better choice.
What size lip & tape bag fits a folded shirt?
A folded adult t-shirt fits well in a 10×13 or 12×15; youth and lighter garments fit 9×12, and thicker tops or sets go into 12×15 or 12×18. Tell us the garment and we’ll recommend a size.
Can I order custom-printed lip & tape bags with my logo?
Yes. We manufacture custom-printed, U.S.-made bags to your artwork, size, and film with low minimums. Stock bags ship from inventory; custom runs are quoted per job.
Do you offer case and pallet pricing?
Both. Stock lip-and-tape bags are sold by the case, and we offer pallet and volume pricing for larger orders — request a quote for pallet-level quantities.
Shop lip & tape bags
Browse in-stock resealable lip & tape bags, or request a wholesale or pallet quote. Also see our suffocation warning bags wholesale and reclosable bags wholesale guides.