Slider bags – also called sliding closure bags – have a slider closure: a small plastic slider that glides over the two zip profiles and seals them. The advantage over the classic ziplock closure: one-handed use, fast opening and closing, no need to press it together.
The material is LDPE, certified food-grade in accordance with EU 10/2011 for direct food contact.
Slider bags combine a ziplock closure (zipper) with a sliding slider. This enables particularly fast and user-friendly opening and closing — typical for food and travel applications.
Low-density polyethylene with an integrated zip slider. Tear-resistant, flexible, clearly transparent. The standard solution for food storage, dry products, travel luggage.
A laminate with a thin EVOH barrier layer for aroma and oxygen protection with sensitive foods. Suitable for resealable coffee packaging, tea, spices in secondary packaging.
OPP on the outside for crystal-clear brilliance, PE on the inside for the seal seam. High-quality look at the point of sale, ideal for premium foods with visual presentation.
The sliding slider glides over the ziplock closure and opens/closes it with one hand movement. Repeated reuse possible, no loss of function under normal use.
All materials are certified to EU 10/2011 for direct food contact. Declaration of conformity on request. Suitable for dry and moist foods.
| Variant | Structure | Property | Typical application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | LDPE 70–100 microns + slider | clear, tear-resistant | food storage, travel |
| Aroma barrier | PE / EVOH / PE | O₂ & aroma protection | resealable coffee, spices |
| Premium transparent | OPP / PE | crystal-clear at the POS | premium foods on display |
Slider bags are manufactured with custom brand printing – a premium look in retail.
Printing in flexographic printing with up to 6 colours or gravure printing up to 10 colours. Full-surface printing across the outside is possible. Slider available in various colours – matched to your brand identity.
Format adjustments in width (80–300 mm) and height (120–400 mm). Material thickness optionally 70, 90, 100 or 120 microns. Optionally with a Euro hole or tear notch above the slider closure.
We clarify this individually following your enquiry. Submit an enquiry.
Slider bags made of mono-PE laminate are mono-material recyclable; the slider, too, is made of the same polyethylene as the film.
Pure LDPE slider bags are identified as polyethylene in German sorting plants via near-infrared detection (NIR). Disposal via the recycling bin. Ideally remove food residues before disposal.
PE/EVOH/PE laminates with an EVOH content below 5% can be recycled in the PE stream in accordance with the RecyClass design guidelines. Higher EVOH contents impair recycling.
The slider mechanism allows 30–50 opening/closing cycles without loss of function. In the household and workshop, one slider bag replaces considerably more single-use packaging – material efficiency through repeated use.
Mono-PE slider bags already meet the EU Packaging Regulation today. Advice on switching from OPP/PE to mono-PE for a PPWR-compliant brand strategy.
We ship quickly from our German warehouse. Free shipping from €200 net.
Popular individual products from this range:
A resealable bag with a zip profile and an additional slider that opens and closes the closure one-handed. Synonyms: sliding closure bag, slider bag.
Ziplock closure: two profiles, pressed together with both hands. Slider closure: an additional slider, fast and one-handed. Slider bags cost more but are more comfortable. Details in the ziplock bag guide.
For frequent opening, limited hand dexterity (older users), with oily hands, in the food industry with hygiene standards.
Typically 30–60% higher per unit than classic ziplock bags. Worthwhile for frequent opening and comfort requirements.
Yes – certified to EU 10/2011 with a declaration of conformity. → slider bags for food.
Yes – slider bags for travel. For TSA/IATA compliance (liquids in hand luggage), a 20×20 cm format with zip.
High-quality sliders withstand 300+ opening cycles. With ingress of sand or powder, the slider can wear out faster – in that case, better choose a ziplock closure.
No – the slider does not hold a vacuum. For vacuum applications, choose sealed edge bags with an embossed texture.
For fine powders (flour, spice powder), caution – the slider can wear out with powder ingress. Better choose a classic ziplock closure.
Yes – flexographic or gravure printing. Particularly relevant for premium brands – the slider is a selling point. → bespoke manufacturing.
Standard 70–100 microns. For regular reuse, 100–120 microns.
Mini sliders from 80×120 mm up to large formats of 250×350 mm and more. Special sizes on request.
Yes – the premium look from the slider is a selling point. Jewellery and small precious metals in slider bag packaging look particularly high-quality.
Yes – made of recycled LDPE with a GRS certificate on request. For sustainable brand positioning.
