Choosing among the five sizes and two finishes of the polypropylene raffia sack makes the difference between a smooth logistics operation and a sack torn in the middle of loading. This guide helps you decide which size (from 10 to 125 pounds) and which finish (BOPP-laminated or unlaminated) fits your real use case, whether it's repackaging groceries, bagging grain, handling aggregates on a construction site, or exporting local rice.
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- If you repackage groceries, organize recyclables, or work neighborhood markets: go to the 10 lb sack (33 × 50 cm)
- If you bag roasted coffee, beans, or seeds in a manageable format: go to the 25 lb sack (46 × 76 cm)
- If you distribute flour, sugar, salt, or animal feed: go to the 50 lb sack (56 × 91 cm)
- If you move aggregates, debris, gravel, or bulk grain on a construction site: go to the 100 lb quintal sack (74 × 114 cm)
- If you bag local rice or export grain to CARICOM: go to the 125 lb rice sack (56 × 97 cm)
What to consider before choosing the variant
Before ordering a pack, cross-check these four criteria against your operational reality. The right size is not the largest available, but the one your loading flow can handle without breaking.
- Real weight per full sack: a 100 or 125 lb loaded sack requires two people or mechanical equipment to be moved safely. If your operation involves manual handling by a single worker, stay at 50 lb or less.
- Nature of the load: dense grains (rice, beans, corn) work better in narrow, tall formats like the rice sack (56 × 97 cm). Aggregates, debris, and loose materials call for wide, stable formats like the quintal sack (74 × 114 cm).
- Outdoor storage: if you are going to stack in open sun for months, choose the Laminated finish (interior BOPP barrier, ≥24 months under Caribbean sun). If your rotation is monthly and indoors, the Unlaminated is enough (≥12 months under sun).
- Turnover volume: small formats (10 and 25 lb) come in packs of 500 and 250 units because they rotate faster. Large ones (100 and 125 lb) come in packs of 100 due to their weight per pack.
10 lb sack (33 × 50 cm): the high-turnover small format
- Comfortable one-handed handling
- Pack of 500 units, designed for high turnover
- 95 g/m² weight and 1,000D denier — same fabric as the 25 lb
- Capacity limited to 4.5 kg — not suitable for large grain loads
- Small format, higher unit cost if you need to move large volumes
Dimensions of 33 × 50 cm (13 × 20 in) and nominal capacity of 4.5 kg (10 lb). Virgin PP tape woven fabric of 1,000 D × 1,000 D, mesh 12 × 12 threads/in, and 95 g/m² weight. Offered in Unlaminated (SKU 100610) and BOPP-Laminated (SKU 100620) versions, both in packs of 500 sacks. It is the most in-demand format among corner shops, scrap dealers, and small distributors who need to repackage into manageable portions.
25 lb sack (46 × 76 cm): the manageable everyday format
- Load manageable by a single person
- Universal size for bagging and repackaging
- Pack of 250 sacks, balance between rotation and volume
- Insufficient for bulk grains on site or aggregates
- Requires many units for large wholesale volumes
Dimensions of 46 × 76 cm (18 × 30 in) and nominal capacity of 11.3 kg (25 lb). Same technical specs as the 10 lb (95 g/m², 1,000 D × 1,000 D, mesh 12 × 12). Available Unlaminated (SKU 113654) and BOPP-Laminated (SKU 754554), in packs of 250 sacks. It is the workhorse of local coffee roasters, small mills, and nearby agricultural distributors.
50 lb sack (56 × 91 cm): the Dominican market standard
- Universal size of the food and agricultural industry in the DR
- 105 g/m² weight calibrated for medium loads
- Compatible with any industrial mouth-sewing machine
- 22.7 kg full: comfortable for an adult worker, heavy for prolonged handling
- Insufficient for aggregates in civil construction
Dimensions of 56 × 91 cm (22 × 36 in) and nominal capacity of 22.7 kg (50 lb). Reinforced fabric at 105 g/m² (up 10 g/m² compared to the 25 lb due to higher nominal load). 1,000 D × 1,000 D tape, mesh 12 × 12. Available Unlaminated (SKU 324453) and BOPP-Laminated (SKU 754211), in packs of 250 sacks. It is the standard presentation of mills, poultry plants, and fertilizer distributors in the Dominican Republic.
Unsure which size to choose?
Every operation has its own bottleneck: weight per sack, closing tool, warehouse space, and turnover. If you're hesitating between two sizes or between laminated and unlaminated, consult the virtual assistant to match your real load with the variant that holds up best.
100 lb quintal sack (74 × 114 cm): the wide format for construction and bulk
- Reinforced fabric: 120 g/m² weight and 1,100 D × 1,100 D denier
- Wide, stable geometry, ideal for loose materials
- Compatible with palletizing and mechanical handling
- 45.4 kg full: requires two workers or mechanical equipment
- Too wide for rice bagging: prefer the 125 lb for fine grain
Dimensions of 74 × 114 cm (29 × 45 in) and nominal capacity of 45.4 kg (100 lb). Reinforced fabric at 120 g/m² with 1,100 D × 1,100 D tape, mesh 12 × 12. Available Unlaminated (SKU 654783) and BOPP-Laminated (SKU 764111), in packs of 100 sacks. It is the standard format for builders, contractors, and aggregate plants that need to move bulk material.
125 lb rice sack (56 × 97 cm): the rice industry standard
- The strongest fabric in the line: 125 g/m² and 1,200 D × 1,200 D denier
- Narrow, tall geometry optimized for dense grains
- Format recognized in the Dominican rice industry
- Not suitable for aggregates or loose debris due to its narrow shape
- 56.7 kg full: handling exclusively with mechanical equipment
- Not designed for export green coffee or cocoa beans (international standard: jute IJO 98/01)
Dimensions of 56 × 97 cm (22 × 38 in) and nominal capacity of 56.7 kg (125 lb). It is the most reinforced format in the catalog: 125 g/m² and 1,200 D × 1,200 D tape, mesh 12 × 12. Available Unlaminated (SKU 487326) and BOPP-Laminated (SKU 562478), in packs of 100 sacks. It is the standard presentation of rice mills, exporters, and dense-grain operators in the Dominican Republic.
Comparative table of the five variants
| Feature | 10 lb | 25 lb | 50 lb | 100 lb (quintal) | 125 lb (rice) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal use | Repackaging, recycling, markets | Coffee, beans, seeds | Flour, sugar, fertilizer | Aggregates, debris, bulk | Rice, dense grains |
| Dimensions | 33 × 50 cm (13 × 20 in) |
46 × 76 cm (18 × 30 in) |
56 × 91 cm (22 × 36 in) |
74 × 114 cm (29 × 45 in) |
56 × 97 cm (22 × 38 in) |
| Nominal capacity | 4.5 kg (10 lb) | 11.3 kg (25 lb) | 22.7 kg (50 lb) | 45.4 kg (100 lb) | 56.7 kg (125 lb) |
| Fabric weight | 95 g/m² | 95 g/m² | 105 g/m² | 120 g/m² | 125 g/m² |
| Tape denier | 1,000 D × 1,000 D | 1,000 D × 1,000 D | 1,000 D × 1,000 D | 1,100 D × 1,100 D | 1,200 D × 1,200 D |
| Units per pack | 500 | 250 | 250 | 100 | 100 |
| Unlaminated SKU | 100610 | 113654 | 324453 | 654783 | 487326 |
| BOPP-Laminated SKU | 100620 | 754554 | 754211 | 764111 | 562478 |
Choosing the BOPP-Laminated finish adds an interior biaxially oriented polypropylene barrier (≈20 g/m², 18–25 µm) that protects against moisture and dust. It raises UV resistance to ≥24 months under Caribbean sun (≥3,000 h QUV) versus ≥12 months (≥1,600 h QUV) for the Unlaminated. Available in all five sizes with a surcharge proportional to the base sack.
Use case → recommended variant matrix
| If your case is… | Recommended variant |
|---|---|
| Repackaging groceries at corner shops, organizing recyclables, or neighborhood markets | → 10 lb sack (33 × 50 cm) |
| Local coffee roasters, bean or seed distribution | → 25 lb sack (46 × 76 cm) |
| Mills, poultry plants, or wholesale fertilizer distributors | → 50 lb sack (56 × 91 cm) |
| Aggregates, debris, gravel on civil works or palletized bulk materials | → 100 lb quintal sack (74 × 114 cm) |
| Rice mills, rice exporters to CARICOM or dense grains | → 125 lb rice sack (56 × 97 cm) |
| Stacking in open sun for months or moisture-sensitive merchandise | → Any size in BOPP-Laminated finish |
| Indoor storage with fast turnover (weekly or monthly) | → Any size in Unlaminated finish |
When stacking more than five sacks on a pallet, orient the seams toward the center of the stack and leave the outer tapes in contact with each other. The anti-slip additive built into the tape profile works better face-to-face than with the seam in between, and noticeably reduces sliding during transport on Dominican roads. Combine the pallet with a polypropylene sling instead of a wooden pallet if your operation is high-turnover and you need to save dead weight on every shipment.
Do not use the 125 lb rice sack (56 × 97 cm) for aggregates, debris, or gravel even if the nominal capacity allows it. The narrow, tall format is optimized for dense grains like rice; with loose aggregates the load shifts inside the sack, deforms the geometry, and increases the risk of tearing when lifted. For aggregates use the 100 lb quintal sack (74 × 114 cm), with a wider, more stable base.
Frequently asked questions
What is the real difference between the Laminated and Unlaminated sack?
The Laminated has a BOPP film on the interior face that acts as a moisture and dust barrier. It raises resistance to the Caribbean sun to ≥24 months (≥3,000 h QUV) versus ≥12 months (≥1,600 h QUV) for the Unlaminated. The Unlaminated is more economical and sufficient for indoor storage with fast turnover; the Laminated is justified when there is stacking in open sun or the merchandise is moisture-sensitive.
Can I use the 100 lb quintal sack for bagging rice?
Yes, but the Dominican rice industry standard is the 125 lb sack (56 × 97 cm), with a narrower and taller format, optimized for dense grains. The 100 lb quintal sack (74 × 114 cm) is wider and is mainly used for aggregates, debris, and bulk materials, where the wide geometry favors filling and stability in stacking.
Do these sacks work for export green coffee and cocoa beans?
No. For export green coffee and cocoa beans, the international standard is the jute sack (IJO 98/01 standard), not woven polypropylene. These PP sacks are designed for local rice, beans, corn, flour, sugar, salt, locally roasted coffee, fertilizers, and aggregates, but not for export green grains.