Excel Polythene Clear Bag 18x24inch 500G - Pack of 200

Extra-Heavy-Duty 18x24 Inch Clear Polythene Bags for Food Packing & Storage

Choose maximum-strength packaging for demanding food preparation and storage with these Excel Clear Polythene Bags 18x24 inch 500G. Manufactured from food-grade clear polythene (PE), these extra-heavy-duty bags combine excellent product visibility with substantial film thickness for meat, fish, cheese, bakery products, produce, deli preparation and general commercial food packing.

At approximately 125 microns thick, the 500G polythene film is considerably heavier than standard food bags. The generous 18 x 24 inch dimensions also provide plenty of capacity for larger, heavier or awkwardly shaped products where additional strength and puncture resistance are important.

These bags are freezer-safe and can be closed using a heat sealer, counter tape or bag-neck sealer. For other sizes and film thicknesses, browse our complete range of clear food-safe polythene bags.

Key Features & Benefits

• Food-grade polythene (PE) – suitable for appropriate direct food-contact applications
• Large 18 x 24 inch size – approximately 45.7 x 61cm / 457 x 610mm
• Extra-heavy-duty 500G gauge – approximately 125 microns thick
• High puncture resistance – useful for heavier, firmer or more demanding products
• Crystal-clear film – provides excellent visibility and fast product identification
• Freezer-safe – suitable for appropriate chilled and frozen food storage
• Multiple sealing options – compatible with heat sealers, counter tape and bag-neck sealers
• Recyclable PE film – recyclable where suitable local soft-plastic or polythene-film facilities are available
• Commercial pack of 200 – suitable for professional food preparation, storage and packing

Ideal Uses for 18x24 Inch 500G Polythene Bags

These extra-heavy-duty clear food bags are particularly useful where both a large bag format and a substantially thicker film are required.

• Large meat cuts and joints
• Fish and seafood where this bag format is appropriate
• Cheese blocks and deli products
• Large bread and bakery products
• Firm or irregularly shaped food products
• Fruit and vegetable portions
• Bulk ingredients and food preparation
• Chilled and frozen food storage
• Large or heavier products requiring additional protection
• General commercial packing and storage

Product Specifications

• Brand: Excel
• Product type: Extra-heavy-duty clear food-safe polythene bag
• Size: 18 x 24 inches
• Approximate metric size: 45.7 x 61cm / 457 x 610mm
• Material: Food-grade polythene (PE)
• Gauge: 500G
• Approximate thickness: 125 microns
• Colour: Crystal clear
• Freezer-safe: Yes
• Closure options: Heat sealer, counter tape or bag-neck sealer
• Recycling: Recyclable where PE film is accepted locally
• Pack quantity: 200 bags

Choose the Right 18x24 Inch Polythene Bag Gauge

If the 18x24 inch dimensions are right for your products but you do not require the full thickness of 500G film, there are lighter versions available in the same large bag size.

• Mid-weight option: 18x24 Inch 150G Clear Polythene Bags for everyday large-format packing where flexibility and additional durability are required.
• Heavy-duty option: 18x24 Inch 250G Clear Polythene Bags for heavier products where greater film strength is preferred.

The 500G version on this page provides approximately 125 microns of film thickness, making it the extra-heavy-duty choice within this 18x24 inch range.

500G vs 150G & 250G Polythene Bags

The key difference between these 18x24 inch clear polythene bags is film thickness. Because the dimensions remain the same, you can select the gauge according to the weight, shape and handling requirements of the products being packed.

• 150G: approximately 38 microns for flexible everyday large-format packing
• 250G: approximately 63 microns for heavier-duty applications
• 500G: approximately 125 microns for extra-heavy-duty protection

A lighter gauge may be more economical where the contents do not require very thick film. The 500G option is better suited to applications involving heavier products, harder edges or more demanding handling.

Why Choose a 500G Heavy-Duty Polythene Bag?

At approximately 125 microns thick, 500G polythene provides significantly more material than standard food-packing film. This makes it particularly useful where additional resistance to stretching, puncturing and repeated handling is important.

The transparent film retains the practical advantages of clear packaging. Staff can identify products and ingredients without opening the bag, helping improve organisation in preparation areas, cold storage, stock rooms and commercial kitchens.

The large 18x24 inch format also provides additional capacity for products that are too large or bulky for standard food bags.

How to Choose the Right Food Bag

The best bag depends on the dimensions and weight of the contents, whether the product has firm or irregular edges, the level of protection required and whether the packaging is being used for preparation, storage, retail display or transport.

For more advice on clear polythene bags, film gauges and alternative bag types, read our Takeaway Food Bag Guide. It explains bag thickness and compares clear polythene bags with paper carriers, plastic carrier bags, film-fronted bags, self-seal bags and other food-packaging options.

Food Storage & Handling

Store unused polythene bags in a clean, dry environment away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, chemicals and potential sources of contamination. Keep bags intended for food contact protected until required and handle them using appropriate food-hygiene procedures.

When packing freshly cooked or baked products, allow them to cool appropriately before placing them inside a closed polythene bag. Packing hot products may encourage condensation inside the packaging.

For freezer storage, remove unnecessary excess air where practical, close or seal the bag securely and follow normal food-storage and food-safety procedures.

Important: These bags are intended for food packing, preparation, storage and general protection. They should not be used in a microwave or conventional oven and should not be assumed suitable for boiling water or other high-temperature applications.

Safety note: Plastic bags can present a suffocation hazard. Keep unused bags away from babies and children.

Delivery & Service

• Free UK Mainland delivery on qualifying orders over £100 ex. VAT
• Next working day delivery available on qualifying stocked orders placed before 15:00
• Commercial pack quantities suitable for butchers, bakeries, delis, caterers and food businesses
• Competitive trade pricing from Smart Food Packaging

Delivery terms, postcode restrictions, weekends and bank holiday exclusions may apply.