Dissolvable Laundry Bags

Water-soluble laundry bags that dissolve completely in hot water for safe, contact-free linen handling. Zeropac's dissolvable laundry bags eliminate contaminated linen handling across hospitals, aged care facilities and commercial laundries throughout Australia. The bags go straight into washing machines sealed, dissolving during the wash cycle to release contents without human contact.

Made from PVOH (Polyvinyl Alcohol) film that is 3 times stronger than LDPE plastic. Australian stock ensures fast delivery when you need restocks urgently.

Safe, Contact-Free Laundry Handling

Handling contaminated linen exposes staff to biohazards and creates cross-contamination risks. Traditional plastic bags require opening, untying or sorting before washing, increasing exposure during every handling stage. In healthcare, aged care and commercial laundry environments, this creates serious safety concerns.

Dissolvable laundry bags offer a safer alternative. These bags go straight into the wash without opening or emptying. Once exposed to hot water (60°C or above), they dissolve completely, leaving no residue, no plastic fragments and no additional mess to manage.

Each bag is equipped with a tear-away tie that makes sealing fast and easy, even when staff are wearing gloves. This simple improvement speeds up workflow while maintaining infection control.

Why Switch to Dissolvable Laundry Bags

• 3 times stronger than LDPE - Superior load strength and durability during transit, resisting tearing even when filled with wet, heavy linen
• Touch-free hygiene - Eliminate direct contact with soiled linen, ideal for infection-sensitive environments like hospitals, nursing homes and quarantine facilities
• Dissolves fully in hot water - No need to cut open or remove the bag, it disappears entirely during the wash cycle, saving time and reducing waste
• Marine safe and eco-friendly - Made from non-toxic, water-soluble PVOH that breaks down cleanly in water systems and is safe for marine life, no microplastics, no pollutants
• Quick, secure sealing - Tear-away ties make it easy to close bags securely in seconds, reducing prep time in high-pressure settings
• Trusted across Australia - Widely used in healthcare, aged care and industrial laundry services for safer, faster linen handling at scale

How Dissolvable Laundry Bags Work

The no-touch process:

1. Collection: Staff place soiled linen directly into dissolvable bags at point of care
2. Sealing: Tear-away tie closes bag securely in seconds, even when wearing gloves
3. Transport: Sealed bags prevent contamination during collection and transport to laundry
4. Loading: Bags go directly into washing machines without opening
5. Dissolution: Hot water (60°C+) dissolves bag within 3-5 minutes of wash cycle start
6. Washing: Contents are released and washed normally, PVOH biodegrades completely

Staff never touch contaminated contents. The bag stays sealed from collection point through to dissolution in the washing machine, eliminating every handling risk point in traditional laundry processing.

Infection Control Applications

Dissolvable laundry bags support infection control protocols for high-risk linen handling across healthcare and aged care facilities:

Superior Strength for Heavy Loads

Dissolvable laundry bags are engineered to be 3 times stronger than LDPE plastic, providing superior durability for demanding healthcare laundry operations.

Strength advantages:

• Wet load capacity - Holds heavy, wet linen without tearing during collection and transport
• Sharp object resistance - Withstands contact with zippers, buttons and medical equipment in linen loads
• Tear resistance - Prevents splitting when bags are filled to capacity or handled roughly
• Secure transport - Maintains integrity during trolley transport and loading into washing machines
• Reliable sealing - Tear-away ties create secure closure that holds during all handling stages

The enhanced strength means fewer bag failures, reduced linen spillage and consistent protection throughout the handling chain from ward collection to washing machine.

Red Alginate Bag Laundry Systems

Hot water-soluble bags replace problematic red alginate bags. Traditional red alginate bags only partially dissolve in hot water, leaving residue that clogs pipes and drainage systems. This creates ongoing maintenance issues, requiring laundry teams to regularly clean blocked pipes and remove alginate buildup from washing machines.

Zeropac's hot water-soluble PVOH bags offer a superior alternative. They dissolve completely in hot water (60°C+), leaving no residue, no microplastics and no pipe blockages. The PVOH film biodegrades entirely during the wash cycle, eliminating the maintenance problems associated with alginate bags while providing the same infection control protection.

The Hot Water Soluble Bag combines visual identification (red printing) with infection control protection, meeting Australian healthcare laundry standards while protecting staff throughout the handling chain from ward collection to industrial washing.

Red bag system benefits:

• Complete dissolution - PVOH bags dissolve fully, unlike alginate bags that leave residue and clog pipes
• No pipe maintenance - Eliminates blockages and reduces laundry system cleaning requirements
• No microplastics - PVOH biodegrades completely, leaving no plastic fragments or environmental residue
• Clear visual identification - Red printing identifies high-risk laundry during transport
• Protects laundry staff - Eliminates exposure during loading into washing machines

Why switch from alginate bags to hot water-soluble bags:

Healthcare facilities switching from red alginate bags to hot water-soluble PVOH bags report significant reductions in laundry system maintenance, elimination of pipe blockage issues and improved environmental outcomes, all while maintaining the same infection control standards.

Tear-Away Tie System

The tear-away tie closure system is designed for fast, secure sealing in clinical environments:

Tie system features:

• Glove-friendly operation - Easy to tear and tie even when wearing latex or nitrile gloves
• Quick sealing - Close bags in seconds, reducing time at point of care
• Secure closure - Tied bags stay sealed during transport and handling
• No tools required - Simple tear-away design needs no scissors or additional equipment
• Consistent performance - Reliable sealing across all bag sizes

The tear-away design eliminates fumbling with traditional bag ties, particularly important when staff need to seal contaminated linen quickly while maintaining glove integrity.

Marine Safe and Eco-Friendly

Dissolvable laundry bags are made from PVOH (Polyvinyl Alcohol), a water-soluble material that biodegrades completely without harming marine ecosystems.

Environmental benefits:

• No microplastics - PVOH breaks down into water, carbon dioxide and biomass, leaving no plastic particles
• Marine safe - If bags enter waterways, they biodegrade without harming marine life or accumulating in food chains
• Compostable - Complete biodegradation in water treatment systems and natural environments
• Reduced landfill - No plastic bag waste requiring disposal after washing
• Lower carbon footprint - Eliminate transport and disposal of plastic laundry bags

Healthcare facilities reduce environmental impact while improving infection control and staff safety through elimination of single-use plastic laundry bags.

Available Sizes

Zeropac offers dissolvable laundry bags in multiple sizes to suit different linen volumes and facility requirements:

Browse individual products below for exact dimensions and pack quantities.

Technical Specifications

Common specifications across dissolvable laundry bags:

Healthcare Facility Types Using Dissolvable Laundry Bags

• Public hospitals - Isolation wards, infectious disease units, emergency departments, surgical departments
• Private hospitals - Patient wards, maternity units, day surgery centres
• Aged care facilities - Residential care, memory care units, high-care nursing homes
• Disability support services - Group homes, respite care facilities, supported accommodation
• Mental health facilities - Inpatient psychiatric units, crisis care centres, rehabilitation facilities
• Correctional healthcare - Prison medical units, healthcare facilities within correctional centres
• Quarantine facilities - Isolation and quarantine environments requiring strict infection control
• Commercial laundries - Healthcare textile processing, high-risk laundry services for medical clients

Benefits of Water-Soluble Laundry Bags

Australian Stock for Critical Supply

All Zeropac dissolvable laundry bags ship from our Sydney warehouse, ensuring fast delivery across Australia when you need restocks for infection control operations. We maintain substantial stock levels of all sizes.

Reliable supply for healthcare facilities:

• Fast delivery across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, ACT, TAS, NT
• Australian-based inventory prevents overseas shipping delays
• Restocks arrive in days, not weeks
• Consistent batch quality and strength across all orders
• Bulk pack quantities support high-volume facilities

Storage and Handling

Dissolvable laundry bags require proper storage to prevent premature dissolution:

• Store in cool, dry environment away from moisture and humidity
• Keep bags sealed in original packaging until use
• Avoid storage near water sources or high-humidity areas
  
• Train staff on proper handling to prevent accidental moisture contact

Cost Savings from Dissolvable Laundry Bags

While dissolvable bags cost more per unit than regular plastic bags, they deliver significant operational savings:

Many facilities report return on investment within 12-18 months from labour savings and reduced infection control incidents.

Related Water-Soluble Hygiene Solutions

Explore our complete range of dissolvable packaging for healthcare and commercial applications:

• Dissolvable Flat Bags & Box Liners - EO sterilisation bags, food processing liners and cement additive packaging
• Dissolvable Packaging Collection - Full range of water-soluble bags, liners and films
• Aged Care Packaging Solutions - Complete packaging range for residential aged care facilities

Browse Dissolvable Laundry Bags

Explore our complete selection of water-soluble laundry bags in multiple sizes below. All products ship from Australian stock with fast delivery nationwide.

Request samples to test dissolvable laundry bags in your facility's infection control system, or contact our team for assistance selecting the right sizes for your laundry volume and workflow requirements.