Custom Poly Bags / Header Bags
A header bag turns packaging into a hanging display unit.
A custom header bag has a sealed top section with a hang hole and a flexible body below. The header carries the peg hole, product name and brand identity, while the bag body holds and protects the product. It is a practical format for pegboard retail, hardware, accessories and promotional merchandise.
Direct Answer
Choose a header bag when the product must hang on a retail peg.
First, confirm the peg or display system. Then, set the header height, hang-hole style and bag dimensions around the product and expected load. A header bag works well when shoppers need to see the product from the front and the package must stay organized on a rack.
If the customer needs to carry the package by hand, compare a die cut handle bag instead. If the product needs crush protection, use a carton or add an internal insert.
Hang Hole And Header Choices
The header structure must match the display system and product weight.
| Header feature | Typical use | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Euroslot | Standard retail peg hooks | Hole size, peg diameter and header reinforcement |
| Butterfly hole | Retail display where the folded tabs support hanging | Product weight and tab strength |
| Reinforced header | Heavier or multi-piece products | Extra film, insert or double seal |
| Zip closure below header | Products opened and closed after purchase | Zip position, opening clearance and repeated use |
Compare header bags with nearby retail formats.
Header bag
Best when the product hangs on a peg or rack. The flexible body keeps weight and storage space low.
Die cut handle bag
Best when the customer carries the package by hand. It offers a built-in handle but not a peg display system.
Carded packaging
Best when the product needs a rigid printed card, stronger branding or more protection than flexible film alone.
Header Bag Questions
What buyers ask before ordering custom header bags
What is a header bag?
A header bag is a flexible bag with a sealed top section and a hang hole. Retailers hang it from a peg or rack while the lower body holds the product.
What is the difference between a euroslot and a butterfly hole?
A euroslot fits a standard retail peg hook. A butterfly hole folds two tabs inward and can support display without the same slot profile. Choose the hole from the retailer’s peg system and the expected product weight.
How much weight can a header hold?
Weight capacity depends on film gauge, header height, hole style and seal strength. Heavier products usually need a reinforced header or a different retail format.
Can a header bag include a zip closure?
Yes. A zip can sit below the header so the customer can reopen and close the bag after purchase. We confirm the zip position against the product size and opening clearance.
Can header bags be custom printed?
Yes. The header is the main branding area, and the body can carry product details, warnings, barcodes or instructions. We keep clear space around the hang hole and sealing zones.
Are header bags food-safe?
We can select food-contact film when the product requires it. Tell us the food type and target market so the material and compliance documents match the application.
What is the minimum order for custom header bags?
Minimums depend on bag size, film gauge, hang-hole tooling and printing. We can review a trial quantity before a larger production order.
Related retail packaging routes.
For hand-carried retail kits, compare Die Cut Handle Bags. For industrial components, review Custom Parts Bags. For general product packing, use Custom Poly Bags.
Header Bag Requirement
Send the product dimensions, weight, peg system and retail market.
Include the preferred hang hole and whether the package needs a zip, insert or barcode area.
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