Mesh bags are a fantastic tool for laundering clothing. Whether in large commercial facilities, medium sized laundromats/dry cleaners or just for regular everyday household use, mesh bags can be used to wash laundry, linens and other items within the bag itself. This method allows clothes to be separated and protected during the washing and drying cycle.
First of all, it is important to find a good quality mesh laundry bag to begin with. Look for a company that offers a commercial grade type of mesh and closure; this grade of laundry bag can even be used for household use. The commercial grade laundry bag will have improved functionality and increased durability.
Before bag sizing is discussed, the other option to consider is a drawstring or zipper closure. It is really a matter of preference. The zipper is convenient and prevents tangling of the drawstring but tends to be the weak link of the bag in terms of breaking or not working over longer periods of time. The drawstring, particularly if it comes with a high quality closure such as a barrel lock, tends to last a bit longer but there is the concern of tangling in the washing drying cycle. (The tangling of the cord can be reduced simply by cinching the barrel lock closed but not too tight and then inserting the excess cord into the small opening and then cinching the bag totally closed).
Typical bag sizes.
10” wide by 12” tall
This small bag is perfect for laundering small items like underwear, socks, face masks or face coverings and more.
Laundrybags.com carries this size standard. It is made of a heavy weight white polyester mesh with a zipper closure. All of these laundry bags come standard with an ID Patch that is used to write a person's name on the bag. A hook and loop closure covers the zipper handle to prevent it from opening in the wash.
18” wide by 24” tall
This size bag is perfect for one person or a single load. In facilities, it is a good sized bag for collecting from a resident’s room for a day’s worth of laundry.
Laundrybags.com carries this bag in both zipper and drawstring and in multiple colors, including white, yellow, green, dark blue, light blue, black and orange, for color coding purposes. All of these laundry bags come standard with an ID Patch that is used to write a person's name on the bag.
24” wide by 36” tall
This bag is great for 2-3 days of laundry and will hold approximately 25 pounds. The bag is the size of an average kitchen garbage bag liner.
Laundrybags.com carries this bag in both zipper and drawstring and in multiple colors, including white, yellow, green, dark blue, light blue, black and orange, for color coding purposes. All of these laundry bags come standard with an ID Patch that is used to write a person's name on the bag.
30” wide by 40” tall
This is a larger bag that will hold approximately 40-45 pounds of laundry. This product is great for laundry services and laundromats and will hold several days of linens or laundry.
Laundrybags.com carries this bag with a drawstring and in multiple colors, including white, yellow, green, dark blue, light blue, black and orange, for color coding purposes. All of these laundry bags come standard with an ID Patch that is used to write a person's name on the bag.