One term that is currently used most often (incorrectly), especially when it comes to saving plastic, is the bag. Let's get this out of the way: The much-maligned plastic bag is in most cases not a bag at all, but a pouch.
In accordance with the DIN 55405 standard applicable to all packaging terms „Packaging - Terminology - Terms“ is a Bag A flexible, full-surface, fillable packaging material made of paper, plastic, textiles or combinations of packaging materials, usually with a blank area of less than 2,700 cm². Packaging materials with a larger blank are called bags. Bags can usually be folded flat when empty and are usually rectangular in shape.
Special shape bag
But what is a Bag?
It is a special form of the bag, made from a triangular cut and with a Longitudinal seam so that a Top originates. The name is derived from the old German word „tute“ used for the wind instrument. An example of a real cone is the „sugar cone“, which is often given as a gift at the start of school.
Why are all bag shapes still called that?
Historically, the Lace bags are among the oldest types of packaging that were made from natural materials. Pointed paper bags were also created earlier than other bags, as rectangular shapes were only introduced at the beginning of the 20th century after the construction of appropriate machines. At this time, however, no separate term was coined for them in the German-speaking world; instead, the term „Tüte“ was generalised.
Perhaps it's time to give the bag its due in German too, as is customary in the English language with „bag“ for pouch and „cornet“ for bag.
[infotext icon]In our series "Standardised terms" we take a closer look at some (frequently misused) technical terms in the packaging industry.All articles in the series:
Packaging standardisation - development and application
Standardised terms - Part 1: Bag or pouch?
Standardised terms - Part 2: Carton or box?
Standardised terms - Part 3: Can or tin?
Standardised terms - Part 4: Steige or Stiege?
Standardised terms - Part 5: Crate, box or harass?
Standardised terms - Part 6: Drum or barrel?
Standardised terms - Part 7: What actually is a "tray"?
Standardised terms - Part 8: What is a blister pack?
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