Compostable T Shirt Shopping Bags Home Compostable
Home-Compostable T-Shirt Shopping Bags — Backyard-Ready Compostability, Retail-Ready Performance
| Material | PBAT-Rich Blend (62% PBAT + 28% PLA + 10% Natural Plasticizers) |
| Thickness | 20 microns (0.79 mil) |
| Dimensions | 16" x 20" (W x H) + 3" Gusset |
| MOQ | 20,000 pcs (natural); 40,000 pcs (custom printed) |
| Lead Time | 18-22 business days (natural); 25-30 business days (custom printed) |
Free samples shipped within 3 business days via DHL/FedEx. Custom-printed samples: 7u201310 days. · 12-month shelf-life from date of manufacture. Free replacement of any stock showing premature degradation or defects when stored at 15–30°C, <60% RH, away from direct sunlight.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Why specify ES-SB-05
ES-SB-05 is our home-compostable T-shirt bag — for markets where OK Compost HOME (AS 5810) is the required standard and industrial composting infrastructure is not assumed..
The differentiator is the certification tier. OK Compost HOME is the more demanding standard — it requires degradation at ambient temperature (20–30 °C) in a typical backyard compost pile, not the controlled 58 °C+ of an industrial facility.
Where it sits in our range. ES-SB-05 sits between the standard T-shirt (ES-SB-03) and the heavy-duty (ES-SB-01) in both price and thickness.
When not to specify it. If your market accepts industrial compostable certification (EN 13432 / ASTM D6400) — which most municipal programmes do — ES-SB-03 or ES-SB-01 will meet your compliance requirement at a lower cost.
If your market accepts industrial compostable certification (EN 13432 / ASTM D6400) — which most municipal programmes do — ES-SB-03 or ES-SB-01 will meet your compliance requirement at a lower cost. Home compostable is a premium specification; only pay for it if your customers demand it or your regulation requires it.
WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT
Key Features
AS 5810 + OK Compost HOME certified
verified backyard-pile biodegradation at ambient temperature within 12 months
62% PBAT + 28% PLA formulation
PBAT-rich blend keeps checkout strength while home compostability stays certifiable
20 μm film rated to 10 lbs
independently tested tear strength in the same band as 15-micron HDPE bags
65% bio-based carbon (ASTM D6866)
the highest bio-content in our portfolio, for organic stores and CSA programmes
85%+ disintegration within 180 days in a home pile
shred-and-compost simplicity for customers who compost the bag with kitchen scraps
Bulk 200 pcs per carton, MOQ 20,000
wholesale format for organic retail, zero-waste shops, and farm-stand programmes
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
| Material | PBAT-Rich Blend (62% PBAT + 28% PLA + 10% Natural Plasticizers) |
| Thickness | 20 microns (0.79 mil) |
| Dimensions | 16" x 20" (W x H) + 3" Gusset |
| Color | Soft natural cream with subtle green undertone; custom Pantone available (MOQ 30,000 pcs) |
| Capacity | 10 lbs / 4.5 kg (dry goods) |
| Pack Count | 200 pcs per carton; 5 cartons per master case |
| MOQ | 20,000 pcs (natural); 40,000 pcs (custom printed) |
| Lead Time | 18-22 business days (natural); 25-30 business days (custom printed) |
| Carton Dimensions | 22" x 14" x 12" / 13 kg gross weight |
| Certifications | EN 13432, OK Compost HOME, AS 5810, OK Compost INDUSTRIAL, TÜV, ISO 9001, FDA, SGS |
OEM / ODM
Customization Options
Custom size from (25-40+7.5x2)cm x 40-65cm. Thickness 15-70 microns. Up to 6-color flexographic printing with your brand artwork. Material blend ratio adjustable for specific strength or degradation targets. Custom packaging options: header card, euro-slot, bulk dispenser box. Minimum 500 kg for fully custom production.
FACTORY CAPABILITIES
Esinle OEM Capabilities
Every product in our range is backed by these manufacturing capabilities from our 15,000 m² Guangzhou facility.
Custom Dimensions
Width, gusset depth, and length adjusted to your exact packaging line requirements. No minimum dimension change penalty.
Printing & Branding
Up to 8-colour flexographic printing with your artwork. MOQ 50,000 pcs for custom print; lower MOQs available with plate-sharing.
In-House Compounding
We compound our own PLA/PBAT/starch resin blends — adjusting flexibility, bio-based %, and degradation timeline per SKU.
BEHIND EVERY PRODUCT
15,000 m² vertically integrated facility
From resin compounding through film blowing, printing, and bag conversion — every step is done in-house. This gives us direct control over quality, lead time, and cost.
USE CASES
Applications
Organic and natural food stores
aligns with home-composting customer demographics
CSA (community-supported agriculture) box programs
customers can compost the bag with vegetable scraps
Zero-waste refill shops and bulk stores
the bag becomes part of the customer's composting routine
Farm stands, pick-your-own operations, and agritourism
on-farm composting closes the nutrient loop
HONEST TRANSPARENCY
Limitations & Storage
Home-compostable formulations require disciplined inventory rotation: shelf life is 12 months from manufacture when stored cool, dry, and away from direct sunlight. Order quantities should be calibrated to 6-month inventory turns. Also note that home compostability requires consumer education; we provide free point-of-sale signage and QR-code-linked composting guides with every order.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Will this bag actually break down in my backyard compost?
Yes — that is the core promise of AS 5810 / OK Compost Home certification. In a well-managed backyard pile (maintained at 20-30°C with regular turning), expect 85%+ disintegration within 180 days. Shredding the bag speeds the process. Worm bins (vermicomposting) are also effective — worms consume the film as a carbon source.
What happens if a customer puts this in the trash instead of compost?
In a landfill, anaerobic conditions slow biodegradation significantly. However, the bag will still eventually break down — just over a longer timeframe (estimated 2-5 years vs. 180 days in compost). It will never fragment into persistent microplastics, which is the critical difference from conventional plastic.
Is the 20-micron film strong enough to replace my current plastic bags?
For 90% of retail use cases — yes. The 10 lb rating covers typical grocery loads. The film has been independently tested for Elmendorf tear strength (MD: 380 mN, TD: 420 mN) and dart drop impact (110g) — values that place it in the same performance band as 15-micron HDPE bags.
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