ISO 6590-2:1986

Packaging - Sacks - Vocabulary and types - Part 2: Sacks made from thermoplastic flexible film

This part of ISO 6590 defines terms commonly used in plastic sack manufacture. It refers to single- and multi-ply sacks made from thermoplastic flexible films; it does not refer to bags for the retail trade. It specifies types of sacks, constructional details, materials and describes parts of a sack. It delivers alphabetical indices in three languages.

Emballages — Sacs — Vocabulaire et types — Partie 2: Sacs faits d'un film thermoplastique flexible

La présente partie de l'ISO 6590 définit les termes communément utilisés dans l'industrie du sac en plastique. Elle est applicable à des sacs faits d'un film thermoplastique flexible, simples ou multicouches; elle n'est pas applicable à des sacs pour le commerce de détail. NOTE -- L'ISO 6590/1 définit les termes relatifs aux sacs en papier.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 05-Mar-1986
• ICS: 01.040.55 - Packaging and distribution of goods (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 55.080 - Sacks. Bags
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 122 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 122 - Packaging
• Current Stage: 9093 - International Standard confirmed
• Start Date: 12-Nov-2024
• Completion Date: 13-Dec-2025

Overview

ISO 6590-2:1986 - "Packaging - Sacks - Vocabulary and types - Part 2: Sacks made from thermoplastic flexible film" defines the standard terminology and classification for sacks made from thermoplastic flexible film. It covers single- and multi-ply sacks (not retail bags) and provides a consistent vocabulary in English, French and Russian to support design, specification and international communication across the packaging supply chain.

Key topics

• Vocabulary and definitions - clear terms for “sack”, “ply”, and other general concepts used in plastic sack manufacture.
• Types of sacks - classification of sack constructions for thermoplastic flexible film (single- and multi-ply).
• Constructional details - principal construction elements and how they are described (e.g., walls, closures, seams).
• Materials - terminology and basic categories for thermoplastic films and combinations with other flexible materials.
• Parts of a sack - standardized descriptions of sack components to aid specification and drawings.
• Multilingual indices - alphabetical indexes in English, French and Russian to ensure consistent terminology across markets.

Note: the standard is descriptive rather than prescriptive for test methods. It does mention practical guidance such as a commonly useful minimum tube circumference (~550 mm) for some applications.

Practical applications

• Creating unambiguous product specifications and technical drawings for plastic sacks and flexible-film packaging.
• Ensuring consistent supplier and OEM communication when ordering or manufacturing sacks (single- or multi-ply).
• Harmonizing terminology for procurement, quality control, logistics and regulatory documentation.
• Supporting packaging design choices by clarifying constructional options and component names.
• Facilitating international trade and translation by using the multilingual vocabulary.

Who should use it

• Packaging engineers and designers developing sacks from thermoplastic flexible film.
• Sack manufacturers, converters and film suppliers specifying materials and constructions.
• Quality managers, procurement teams and technical writers preparing contracts and product specs.
• Standards bodies and regulatory agencies harmonizing packaging terminology across languages.

Related standards

• ISO 6590-1 (Paper Sacks) - complementary part addressing vocabulary and types for paper sacks.
• ISO/TC 122 (Packaging) - the ISO technical committee responsible for packaging standards development.

Using ISO 6590-2 helps manufacturers and buyers avoid ambiguity in sack description, streamline specifications, and improve interoperability in global supply chains for thermoplastic flexible-film packaging.

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Contents
1 Scope and field of application .
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2 Generalterms
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3 Typesofsacks
4 Constructional details.
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5 Materials .
6 Description of the Parts of a sack .
Alphabetical indexes
English . 13
French .
Russian .
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Sommaire
1 Objet et domaine d’application .
2 Termesgeneraux
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