Custom Wicket Bags & Staple Pack Bags
Custom Poly Bag Manufacturer for Food, Produce & Industrial Packaging
California Plastix is a custom poly bag manufacturer and wicket bag supplier producing custom polyethylene wicket bags and staple pack bags for food processors, bakeries, produce packers, distributors, co-packers, and industrial manufacturers. We build dependable, recurring packaging programs engineered for production efficiency, consistent quality, and reliable lead times.
Strategically located in Southern California, we support food processors, manufacturers, distributors, and packaging operations throughout California and across the United States.
What Are Wicket Bags?
Wicket bags are polyethylene bags stacked and mounted on a U-shaped metal wire, called a wicket, through punched holes in an extended lip. The stacked format allows operators and automated packaging systems to rapidly open, fill, and release each bag, making wicketed poly bags a standard solution for high-volume bakery, produce, and food packaging operations.
Because every bag is presented in the same position, wicket bags reduce handling time, improve line throughput, and deliver a uniform finished package.
Product Options
We manufacture two mounting formats, each produced to your exact dimensions, gauge, and print specifications.
Wicket Bags
Bags mounted on metal wickets for manual or automated loading. Air-assisted opening and consistent bag position support fast fill rates on bakery and produce lines. Available in LDPE and LLDPE, plain or printed.
Staple Pack Bags
Individually cut bags stapled to a chipboard pad for clean, organized dispensing on manual and semi-automated packing stations. Well suited to bakery counters, retail packaging, and food service operations.
Custom Wicket Bag Manufacturing
Every custom wicket bag program starts with your product and your equipment. Our team specifies resin, gauge, lip size, hole spacing, and bag dimensions so bags run cleanly on your line and protect your product through distribution.
With in-house extrusion, flexographic printing, and bag converting at our Pomona facility, we control quality from resin to finished bag. Learn more about our manufacturing capabilities.
Most customers rely on California Plastix for ongoing supply programs where production consistency, delivery performance, and repeatable quality are critical to day-to-day operations.
Printed Wicket Bags
Up to 6-color flexographic printing for logos, product details, nutrition panels, barcodes, and regulatory copy — with consistent color and registration across ongoing supply programs.
Features & Benefits
- Engineered for high-speed manual and automated bagging
- Reduced handling time and labor per package
- Consistent dimensions and gauge run after run
- Strong side and bottom seals for product security
- FDA-compliant materials for food packaging
- High-clarity film for retail presentation
- Freezer-grade and vented options
- Made in the USA
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Types | Wicket bags, staple pack bags |
| Materials | LDPE, LLDPE |
| Thickness | Custom gauges engineered to the application |
| Mounting | Metal wicket or chipboard staple pack |
| Printing | Up to 6-color flexographic printing |
| Options | Vented, freezer-grade, high-clarity, lip and header styles |
| Manufacturing | Pomona, California — Made in the USA |
Food Contact Compliance
FDA-compliant virgin resin available.
Food-grade wicket bags and staple pack bags are produced with FDA-compliant virgin resin suitable for direct food contact in bakery, produce, and food processing applications. Share your product and contact conditions and our team will specify the appropriate resin and gauge for your line.
Common Applications
Bakery Wicket Bags
Bread loaves, buns, rolls, bagels, and tortillas. See also our bakery bags.
Produce Packaging Bags
Lettuce, leafy greens, herbs, carrots, and specialty produce — including vented constructions.
Food Packaging Wicket Bags
Frozen vegetables, fruit, prepared foods, and commissary operations.
Industrial & Retail
Hardware, components, medical supplies, and consumer goods. For larger or resealable formats, explore gusseted bags, zipper bags, and poly liners.
Industries Served
- Commercial bakeries & tortillerias
- Produce packers & growers
- Food processors
- Co-packers
- Packaging distributors
- Retail & consumer brands
- Industrial manufacturers
- Medical & healthcare suppliers
The California Plastix Advantage
- Direct manufacturer — extrusion, printing, and converting in-house
- Production consistency across recurring orders
- Reliable lead times for ongoing supply programs
- Technical support on resin, gauge, and equipment fit
- Responsive Southern California team
- Made in the USA in Pomona, California
Frequently Asked Questions
What are wicket bags used for?
Wicket bags are used to package bread, buns, tortillas, fresh produce, frozen foods, and industrial components on manual and automated packaging lines where speed and consistency matter.
Can wicket bags be custom printed?
Yes. California Plastix offers up to 6-color flexographic printing for logos, product information, nutrition panels, barcodes, and regulatory copy with consistent registration across production runs.
What materials are available?
Wicket bags and staple pack bags are manufactured from LDPE and LLDPE. LDPE offers clarity and flexibility, while LLDPE adds strength and puncture resistance. We recommend the right resin and gauge for your product.
Are food-grade wicket bags available?
Yes. Food-grade wicket bags are produced with FDA-compliant virgin resin suitable for direct food contact in bakery, produce, and food processing applications.
Can wicket bags be customized for packaging equipment?
Yes. Bag dimensions, lip size, wicket hole spacing, and film gauge can be engineered to run on your specific bagging equipment, helping maximize line speed and minimize downtime.
Are vented wicket bags available?
Yes. Vented and micro-perforated wicket bags are available for produce and baked goods that need airflow to control moisture and condensation.
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Build a Reliable Wicket Bag Program
Share your product, equipment, and annual usage — our specialists will recommend the right specification.