8″ x 12″ 2.0 mil LDPE Polyethylene Pull-Tite Drawstring Bag

8″ × 12″ Low-Density Polyethylene Pull-Tite Drawstring Bag — 2.0 Mil

The DS20812 is a 2.0-mil LDPE polyethylene pull-tite drawstring bag measuring 8 inches wide by 12 inches tall — a large portrait-format bag in the DS20 series that brings the flexible LDPE material to a size range traditionally used for garment packaging, document storage, and institutional supply distribution. The double pull-tite cord closure threads through the reinforced 2.0-mil top hem on each side, cinching the opening closed securely and forming a looped carrying handle for display, transport, and hanging storage use.

At 8×12, the DS20812 accommodates folded adult medium and large T-shirts, standard hardcover books, bundled document sets, and institutional supply kits that fall in the medium-to-large format. The LDPE construction provides garment storage benefits that polypropylene bags in the same size cannot fully match: better conformability around irregularly folded garments, resistance to the cracking and embrittlement that affects PP bags in cold storage, and softer film that does not impress sharp fold creases on enclosed textiles. Each case contains 1,000 bags.

What Products Fit the 8″ × 12″ LDPE Drawstring Bag?

The 8×12 LDPE bag is the preferred size for folded adult T-shirts in garment storage applications (approximately 7.5×10 inches folded), standard 8×11 document sets placed flat, bundled kitchen textile sets (two dish towels), and individual healthcare supply kits that combine medium-format instruction materials with physical supply components.

In healthcare, the 8×12 DS20812 serves as a standard patient care bag for discharge kit assemblies — a wound care supply kit, a post-operative care instruction packet, and medication management accessories bagged together in a single drawstring bag for discharge to home care. The LDPE drawstring handle allows the bag to be hung on a hospital bedside rail, walker hook, or home bathroom door hook for easy patient access during self-care routines.

Why Choose 2.0 Mil LDPE Over Lighter Gauges for Large-Format Storage Bags?

An 8×12 bag holding a folded adult T-shirt weighs approximately 0.4 to 0.7 lbs with the garment inside. At the drawstring closure, this creates a sustained tensile load on the cord-to-hem seam whenever the bag is carried by its handle or hung on a hook. A 1.0-mil or 1.5-mil bag in this format will develop seam stress failure after a relatively modest number of hang-and-retrieve cycles; the 2.0-mil LDPE DS20812 handles this load reliably through an extended service life appropriate for institutional supply settings where the same bag size is used throughout a distribution cycle.

The heavier gauge also improves resistance to the corner-puncture damage that garments with buttons, snaps, or metal embellishments can cause. In a uniform distribution program, garments with metal hardware (buttons, zipper pulls, badge hooks) can pierce thinner bags during stacking and transit; the DS20812’s 2.0-mil wall provides adequate protection against this failure mode.

Uniform and Workwear Distribution Applications for the DS20812

Corporate uniform programs, hospital employee uniform distribution centers, and restaurant chain workwear suppliers use the 8×12 LDPE drawstring bag to package individually sized uniform garments — a folded polo, dress shirt, or kitchen apron — for shipment to new employees or distribution from a central store. The drawstring closure eliminates the heat-sealing equipment required for sealed poly bags and provides the employee with a reusable carry bag that the garment can be returned in at end-of-employment.

The LDPE material is preferable to PP in this application because uniform garments may include metal buttons, name badge backings, and rank insignia that puncture PP bags; the more elastic LDPE stretches slightly around point loads rather than cracking. The 2.0-mil gauge ensures the bag survives the full distribution cycle — warehouse packing, box shipment, receipt handling, and employee storage — without failure.

Is the DS20812 Appropriate for Garment Washing and Laundry Applications?

LDPE polyethylene is water-resistant but not airtight, and the DS20812’s drawstring closure is not sealed against water entry. This means the DS20812 is appropriate as a carry bag for laundry sorting or transport (keeping clean and soiled garments separated in transit) but should not be used as a sealed wash bag where water or detergent immersion is expected.

For dry-cleaning delivery services that bag finished garments for door-to-door pickup, the DS20812 provides a clear, protective outer bag that keeps the finished garment visible and protected from contact soiling during vehicle transport. The drawstring loop enables the finished bag to be hung on a door handle or closet hook for customer pickup without additional packaging hardware.

How Does the DS20812 Compare to the Polypropylene DS15812?

The DS20812 (8×12, 2.0 mil LDPE) and DS15812 (8×12, 1.5 mil PP) serve the same size range with different material characteristics. The DS15812 PP bag is preferred for retail display where maximum clarity and stiff flat presentation are required. The DS20812 LDPE bag is preferred for garment storage, institutional distribution, and healthcare applications where flexibility, cold-temperature performance, and extended drawstring seam life are more important than display-quality optical clarity. NFCBags.com carries both versions, enabling customers to choose the right material at this popular bag size without switching suppliers.