Wicket bags
Wicket bags – fast packaging, repeatability and convenience on the production line.
Wicket bags are film bags mounted on metal wickets that make feeding, tearing and filling easier on packaging lines — from manual, through semi-automatic, to fully automatic. This makes packing faster, more hygienic and operationally predictable.
Wicket film bags — how they work and where they perform best
A stack of bags is mounted on two metal wickets. The operator or the machine takes the next bag, fills it and tears it off the stack, which significantly shortens cycle times and reduces micro-stoppages. This format is widely used in bakery, fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and convenience foods, as well as non-food packaging.
Variants: standard, vented, perforated, micro/macro-perforation
Our range includes classic wicket bags, vented versions and bags with tear-off perforation.
For fresh products we offer micro- or macro-perforation to help control gas exchange and condensation.
Each bag is tailored to the process requirements and the product — in terms of format, hole pattern and strength.
Materials and film printing: functionality + brand impact - Wicket bags
We produce wicket bags from modern films (e.g. polypropylene and polyethylene), and flexo printing on film delivers strong colours, clean typography and consistency between batches.
On request we combine visual effects (matt/gloss, metallic look in laminate) with technical features such as anti-fog coatings or easy-tear perforation.
This improves shelf recognition and packaging efficiency.
Why buyers and technologists choose wicket bags
Faster and more organised packing station — fixed bag pick-up point, easy tearing, fewer jams
Hygienic process — limited hand contact with the inside of the bag
Flexibility — manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic operation
Tailored configuration — ventilation holes, tear perforation, micro/macro-perforation for specific products
Wicket bags - typical applications
Bakery and confectionery (bread, rolls, sliced bread), fruit and vegetables (in-store packing), meat and ready meals, snacks and non-food products — wherever fast, repeatable packing and attractive presentation are required.
Wicket bags also make it easier to handle weight variants and production peaks.
Wicket vs. loose bags — when it makes the most sense
If your process requires fast bag picking, single-operator work and frequent SKU changes, wicket bags are more ergonomic than loose bags.
In highly repeatable systems with a constant cycle they increase output without costly line modifications.
Summary — wicket bags
If you are looking for a solution that simplifies operator work, speeds up the packing cycle and keeps the pack visually consistent, choose wicket bags.
We tailor vented, perforated and micro/macro-perforated wicket bags to your product and line requirements, delivering a repeatable product that shortens packing time, organises the workstation and improves supply predictability.
Take the next step
Order a free consultation and slitting specification (widths, core, tolerances, packing).
Request samples and a pilot run to confirm performance on your unwinder.
Get a fast quotation with a reliable lead time.
