Two FIBC bags can have the same nominal dimensions, Safe Working Load, and fabric weight but behave very differently after filling. One may bulge beyond the pallet, another may hold a more defined rectangular footprint, and a third may retain product around internal panels during discharge.T

When comparing FIBC specifications, buyers often focus first on a number such as 160 GSM, 180 GSM, or 200 GSM. The number appears objective, so it is tempting to treat a higher value as evidence of a stronger or safer bag.

An FIBC bag RFQ should do more than state a bag size, capacity, and required quantity. It should explain what the bag will contain, how it will be filled and discharged, where it will be used, which risks must be controlled, and what evidence the supplier must provide.

An FIBC label may show two prominent values: MAX SWL = 1,000 kg SF = 5:1 These figures answer different questions.