What is a TRULY Airtight Container and Why it Matters to Keep Your Products Fresh

Vacuum seal bags serve as storage containers that prevent the permeation of oxygen, moisture and contaminants to maintain the integrity and freshness of your products. These types of containers have become indispensable in commercial and household settings. They play an important role in preserving the quality of perishable and non-perishable products across a variety of industries.

Attributes of a TRULY Airtight Container

Most people think that the thickness of a vacuum seal bag is enough to provide protection. However, lab studies show that the type of material is what defines its airtight capabilities. In particular, the Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) and the Moisture/Water Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR/WVTR) are what protect against the degradation of products.

Simply put, the OTR and MVTR/WVTR of vacuum seal bags tell you how effectively they can keep oxygen and moisture away from the contents inside the bag. The lower the OTR and MVTR/WVTR scores, the better they are at creating a shield that protects your products from oxidation, moisture imbalance and other damaging contaminants.

With low OTR and MVTR/WVTR scores, vacuum seal bags can protect your products and extend their shelf life, leading to significant cost savings over time. You will also enjoy the enhanced quality of your products as they will be more flavorful and retain their nutritional potency.

For a vacuum seal bag to be considered a TRULY airtight container, it must have these key attributes:

Quality of Material: The effectiveness of a vacuum seal bag is significantly dependent on the type and quantity of materials used, construction technique and manufacturing processes. A bag’s effectiveness results from a specific combination of these factors that yield low Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) and Moisture/Water Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR/WVTR).

Integrity of Seal: The seal is certainly one of the most critical factors of an airtight container. Only a tight seal will prevent air and moisture from entering the bag. Since vacuum seal bags are secured with heat technology, it ensures a strong and dependable closure. This characteristic helps to prevent leaks and ensures your contents remain intact.

Durability: A TRULY airtight vacuum seal bag is constructed to resist various conditions, which include boiling and freezing. This versatile quality allows you to use the bags for a variety of applications without worrying about compromising their performance. Additionally, the level of puncture resistance is another key feature that makes the bag durable. After all, what’s the point of having an airtight container if you can’t use it for a wide range of projects or it punctures easily?

Why Does It Matter to Choose an Airtight Container?

Whether you want to protect food or non-perishable products such as electronics, an airtight container will prevent damage. Below are some of the reasons why you should pay attention to the quality of the vacuum seal bags you choose.

Prevent Early Spoilage: When air is removed from the bag, it prevents oxidation, moisture imbalance, and growth of yeast, mold, bacteria and other contaminants. This is key in preserving the freshness and quality of foods including meats, nuts, vegetables, herbs, and many other items.

Protection From Oxygen, Moisture and Contaminants: a TRULY airtight vacuum seal bag provides effective protection against oxygen, moisture and a variety of contaminants that can degrade contents. You can prevent dried goods from becoming moldy, stale or clumpy. Products are also protected from pests and you’ll be able to prevent odors.

Effective Preservation of Quality, Nutritional Potency and Flavor: There are many items that require special care for best quality until you are ready to use them. Items such as herbs, nuts, coffee and spices are good examples of products that benefit from a quality vacuum seal bag. You’ll be able to prevent the loss of valuable volatile compounds that are necessary to experience the products’ sensory qualities and freshness for longer.

Longer Shelf Life: Vacuum sealing products with a quality vacuum seal bag significantly extends the shelf life of your products, by 5-10 times longer. This is greatly beneficial for conserving resources. Whether you store food, medications or other items, you can save time and money by increasing their shelf life.

Choose a Vacuum Seal Bag Brand You Can Trust

When choosing a vacuum seal bag brand, it is important to trust the quality backed by third-party lab tests. GardaPack provides OTR and MVTR/WVTR scores obtained from rigorous rounds of third-party lab tests. We work with LabThink International, a renowned global company that effectively tests the quality of our vacuum seal bags, making them TRULY airtight containers that effectively protect the quality of your products.

Our bags have the ability to prevent early spoilage, protecting contents against contaminants, dust and the damaging effects of oxygen and moisture. When you invest in quality vacuum seal bags and learn to use them properly, you can achieve the most freshness, quality and benefits from your products. This translates to savings, efficiency and sustainability.

Choose GardaPack vacuum seal bags and confidently protect your valuable products. Join us as we continue to embrace innovations that make our products the best performing on the market as backed by third-party lab tests.

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