Burlap Bags

Bolts, fittings and small hardware pick up moisture when they sit in a closed bin, and a rusty part is a ruined part. These 24 by 36 inch burlap bags let air move through the weave while they absorb moisture, oil and grease, so parts stored in the shop, barn or truck come out ready to use.

The 10 oz natural burlap is strong enough for a load of parts, and it is biodegradable, so it breaks down after the job instead of hanging around. The bags hold up to 50 lbs, which makes them a sturdy choice for heavier pieces too.

Highlights

• Breathable weave keeps moisture from sitting on metal
• Absorbs moisture, oil and grease
• Strong 10 oz natural burlap
• Holds up to 50 lbs
• Biodegradable after use

At a glance

What it's for

Storing metal parts is a constant problem. A damp shed, an oily engine part and a box of loose hardware all want to rust together. Burlap helps by letting air move while it soaks up the oil that would otherwise stain your shelves and the next part you grab.

Use these bags to sort and store hardware, fittings, bolts, springs and small metal parts from a repair job. They're also handy for moving parts from the shop to the truck or from the truck to the barn, and for keeping a set of spare hardware ready for the next fix.

Burlap is a natural fiber, so it's a simple, low-fuss choice for a farm shop. It's the right pick when you want a bag that's easy to close, easy to tuck in a corner and easy to open again when the next job needs it.

How to use it

1. Close the top with cable ties, tying twine or hog ring staples, the closures recommended for these bags.
2. Write the contents on the outside with a marker, so you can spot the right parts at a glance.
3. Keep oily parts in their own bags, away from dry hardware, so everything stays sorted and clean.
4. Let damp bags air-dry before you refill them, so they stay fresh for the next job.

Good to know

• Pair the bags with cable ties or tying twine, which are the closures they're made to use.
• Wrap sharp edges with tape or a rag before you put them in, so they don't wear through the burlap.
• Keep each bag under its 50 lb limit, and fill it so the top still closes cleanly.
• Store the bags dry and off the floor until you need them.

Cautions

FDA compliant only for nuts in the shell, livestock feed, soil and sand.

Not hydrocarbon free.

May shed.

Keep a few on the shelf before the next repair job scatters small parts.