Mesh Bag Size Guide for LaundryBagsPro
Which mesh laundry bag fits your load?
LaundryBagsPro offers four sizes, from a sock-and-delicates bag to a 40 lb laundromat bag. Every mesh bag is built to go through the wash with the laundry still inside, so the right size keeps loads organized without crowding the machine.
Specs by size
Mesh Bag Size Guidelines
Treat load weight as practical planning figures, not a hard ceiling. Because mesh bags go through the washer and dryer with the laundry inside, we recommend filling them about two-thirds full so water and detergent can move freely.
10" × 12"
Extra Small
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Typical load
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Up to about 2 lbs
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Closure
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Zipper, with a hook-and-loop cover over the zipper pull
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Washer fit
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Any washer; runs alongside a full load
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Best for
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Delicates, socks, undergarments, and face masks. Keeps small personal items together inside a larger load.
18" × 24"
Small
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Typical load
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One person's laundry for one to two days (about 8–12 lbs)
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Closure
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Drawstring with toggle, or zipper
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Washer fit
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Any home or commercial washer
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Best for
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Resident laundry in medical facilities: collect from each room, wash and dry in the bag, and return it to the resident. Also good for individual daily laundry. For commercial laundry care: uniforms, aprons, campers' clothing, salons, gyms, spas and more.
24" × 36"
Medium
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Typical load
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About 25 lbs, or 2–3 days of laundry
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Closure
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Drawstring with toggle, zipper, or open top
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Washer fit
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Standard commercial machines and full-size home washers
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Best for
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Commercial laundry facilities, correctional facilities, disaster relief operations, hospitality, gyms and spas. Similar in size to an average kitchen garbage bag liner. Open top works with a rubber closure or steel pin.
30" × 40"
Large
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Typical load
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40–45 lbs
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Closure
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Drawstring with toggle
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Washer fit
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Large-capacity commercial washers
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Best for
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Laundry services, laundromats, hospitality, correctional facilities. Our largest mesh bag holds several days of linens or laundry.
Quick pick
Match your situation to a size
| If you're... |
Go with |
Why |
| Keeping socks, undergarments, or face masks from getting lost in a load |
10×12 |
Small enough to ride along with any wash load |
| Collecting and returning individual resident laundry |
18×24 |
One person's day of laundry, with an ID patch to write a name on |
| Running a commercial laundry or sorting by floor or department - like in a medical or senior living facility, correctional facility, hospitality industry |
24×36 |
Standard commercial size; color coding makes sorting fast |
| Storing damp gear for marine and athletics such as sports equipment, life jackets, water shoes. Agricultural purposes also applicable |
24×36 or 30×40 |
Breathable mesh lets items dry, which helps prevent odors and mold |
| Running a laundry service or laundromat |
24x36 or 30×40 |
Holds 40–45 lbs and fits large-capacity commercial washers |
| Closing bags with your own method instead of a zipper or drawstring |
24×36 Open Top |
Pairs with a rubber closure or steel laundry pin, sold separately |
Closures
Closure options by size
| Size |
Drawstring |
Zipper |
Open top |
| 10×12 Extra Small |
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| 18×24 Small |
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| 24×36 Medium |
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| 30×40 Large |
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Need another way to close a bag? We also sell rubber closures and stainless steel laundry pins.
Built for commercial use
What every mesh bag includes
Sewn-on ID patch
Every bag has a white ID patch on the front. Write a name with any permanent marker, or have your logo or text custom printed on the patch.
Commercial-grade build
Heavy-weight polyester mesh with 3 mm openings, durable stitching, and a barrel-lock closure, all rated for industrial use. Do not exceed 158°F when drying.
Color coding
Assign a color per floor, department, or customer.
Bulk savings
Quantity discounts start at 20 bags, and wholesale customers are welcome. Pricing tiers are shown on each product page.
Mesh bags are made for washing laundry inside the bag. If you mainly need to haul or store laundry, see our solid polyester laundry bags.
Not sure which size fits your operation?
Call us at 888-388-5862 (9am–5pm EST) and we'll help you match bag size, closure, and quantity to your machines.
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