A standard vacuum seal bag can handle everyday sealing. The equation changes when you want to store your harvest of the whole season.
Find the right bag for your storage needs.
See how standard vacuum bags compare to GardaPack Prime.
| Factor | Standard Vacuum Bag If: | GardaPack Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Machine compatibility | External (suction) sealers | External (suction) sealers |
| Film construction | Conventional embossed/co-extruded poly | Embossed poly-nylon film with EVOH barrier layer |
| Surface texture | Usually embossed/textured | Embossed/textured |
| Air evacuation | Through embossed channels in the bag | Through Prime's embossed channels |
| Oxygen barrier | Varies by manufacturer | EVOH-based barrier construction; independently tested OTR |
| Moisture barrier | Varies by manufacturer | Independently tested WVTR |
| Thickness | Varies (commonly 3-5 mil) | 5.5 mil (140.004 microns) |
| Puncture resistance | Varies by manufacturer | Independently tested (EN 14477) |
| Roll / pre-cut availability | Depends on product line | Both: pre-cut bags and roll formats, including dispenser rolls |
| Custom lengths | Depends on format | Available via Prime roll formats |
| Typical use | Everyday household sealing | Buyers prioritizing barrier performance + external-sealer compatibility |
| Main trade-off | Lower barrier performance for a lower price | Premium price for measurable barrier and puncture gains |
| Price/value | Lowest upfront cost | Higher upfront cost, positioned against long-term storage value |
Thickness alone does not tell you how well a bag blocks oxygen and moisture. GardaPack Prime uses a multi-layer poly-nylon film with an EVOH barrier layer and an embossed surface, built for standard external vacuum sealers.
cc/100 in²/24 hrs
1.786 cm²/in² · Test method: ASTM D3985-17 · Testing laboratory: Labthink International
g/m²/24 hrs (at 90% RH)
2.656 g/m²/24 hrs (at 100% RH) · Test method: ASTM F1249-20 · Testing laboratory: Labthink International
10.25 N
Test method: EN 14477 · 1 mm steel rod · Results verified by Engineering Materials Laboratory
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Yes. Prime bags are designed for standard external suction vacuum sealers, including FoodSaver-style machines.
WVTR stands for Water Vapor Transmission Rate, which measures how much moisture vapor passes through film in a set period.
Prime bags are optimized for external suction sealers. Chamber compatibility depends on the machine and setup.
EVOH significantly improves oxygen barrier performance, helping preserve freshness and reducing oxidation over long freezer storage.
Prime focuses on measurable barrier and puncture performance with a premium multi-layer build, while standard bags prioritize lower initial cost.
Yes. GardaPack Prime is built at 5.5 mil thickness with multi-layer construction for robust sealing and handling.
OTR is Oxygen Transmission Rate, a metric that indicates how much oxygen can pass through packaging film.
Prime is offered in pre-cut bag sizes and roll formats, including cutter-dispenser options for custom length packaging.
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