6x3.5x18 Side Gusset Poly Bags - Perfect for Bread Loaves and Long Items
These versatile side gusseted poly bags give you the extra room you need to package bread loaves, baguettes, and other long items beautifully. The gussets expand to accommodate bulky products while the tall 18-inch height handles everything from artisan loaves to breadsticks. Made from virgin polyethylene, these bags are FDA food-contact compliant — perfect for cottage bakeries, farmers market vendors, and small food businesses.
Specs: 6 x 3.5 x 18" | 1 mil | Virgin Polyethylene | 1000/case | FDA food-contact compliant
Key Features
- Side Gussets for Extra Capacity: The 3.5" gussets expand to fit bulkier items like round loaves or stacked rolls, giving you flexibility in what you package
- Tall 18" Height: Accommodates long bread loaves, baguettes, breadsticks, and oversized baked goods with room to spare for folding or twist-tie closure
- Virgin Polyethylene Material: Made from 100% virgin materials — not recycled — ensuring FDA compliance for direct food contact
- 1 Mil Clarity: Lightweight yet durable enough for everyday bakery use, with good transparency to show off your products
Applications
- Home Bakeries & Cottage Food Operations: Package your homemade sandwich loaves, banana bread, and zucchini bread for farmers markets and local sales
- Small Bakeries: Ideal for artisan loaves, French bread, and specialty breads — the gussets let customers see your beautiful crust
- Gift & Retail: Great for packaging long items like candle tapers, rolled posters, or craft supplies where you need a tall bag with some width
Common Questions
Q: What size bread loaf fits in a 6x3.5x18 bag?
A: This size fits standard sandwich loaves (around 9x5 inches) with room to fold over the top. It also works for longer artisan loaves up to about 16 inches. The side gussets expand to handle round or oval loaves nicely.
Q: Are these bags safe for selling bread at farmers markets?
A: Yes! These bags are made from virgin polyethylene and meet FDA requirements for food contact. They're perfect for cottage bakeries and small food businesses selling directly to customers.
Q: How do I close these bags?
A: You can fold over the top and secure with a twist tie, bread clip, or sticker label. The extra height gives you plenty of material to work with for a neat, professional closure.
Why Choose Cellobags.com
We've spent over 40 years helping small bakeries and food businesses find the right packaging. Whether you're just starting out at your local farmers market or growing your cottage bakery, we're here with wholesale pricing that protects your margins and fast shipping so you never miss market day.