Dissolvable Laundry Bags

• Eliminates manual handling risk by dissolving completely in washing machines without staff touching contaminated contents
• 3 times stronger than LDPE preventing tears from zippers, buttons, and heavy wet linen during transit
• Dissolves in 3 to 5 minutes during standard hot wash cycles at 60°C or higher
• Seals without touching contents using tear-away PVOH tie closure that works with gloves
• Protects washing equipment with zero residue left in pipes, drains, or machines
• Marine safe and biodegradable breaking down without harming aquatic life or leaving microplastics
• Replaces problematic alginate bags that leave plastic residue requiring manual extraction
• Proven across Australia widely used in public hospitals, private healthcare facilities, and aged care homes
• Room temperature stable requiring hot water above 60°C to dissolve

For Frontline Staff

• Tear-away tie closure seals bags in seconds without touching contaminated linen, even when wearing gloves
• Clear material allows visual verification of contents during collection
• Bags remain stable at room temperature during transport to laundry facilities
• Five sizes accommodate different linen volumes without stocking multiple bag types

For Laundry and Processing Staff

• Place sealed bags directly into washing machines without opening, eliminating exposure to contaminated contents
• Complete dissolution eliminates the hazardous step of opening bags before washing
• No plastic residue to manually extract from machines after wash cycles
• Compatible with all commercial washing machines and standard hot wash cycles

For Infection Control Managers

• Replaces red alginate bags that consistently leave residue clogging pipes and machines
• Reduces cross-contamination risk across healthcare, aged care, and hospitality facilities
• Supports compliance with infection prevention and control standards
• Eliminates manual sorting of contaminated textiles, reducing OH&S incidents

For Facility Managers and Procurement

• Reduces laundry handling time by 35 to 45% by eliminating sorting stages
• Sydney warehouse stock ensures consistent supply for daily operations
• Bulk pack quantities support efficient stock control in high-volume facilities
• Return on investment within 12 to 18 months from labour savings and reduced infection control incidents

Hospitals

• Isolation ward linen from contagious patients requiring strict infection control protocols
• General ward bedding, gowns, and towels from daily patient care
• Emergency department textiles from trauma cases and contaminated materials
• Surgical scrubs and operating theatre linens exposed to bodily fluids
• Central laundries processing high-volume contaminated linen from multiple departments

Aged Care Facilities

• Residential care home bedding from daily laundry operations
• Incontinence-affected linen requiring barrier protection and infection control
• Memory care unit textiles from soiled bedding and clothing
• Continence care programs requiring safe handling protocols
• Multi-facility aged care groups needing standardized laundry workflows

Commercial Laundries

• High-risk textile processing from healthcare clients requiring staff protection
• Contract laundries reducing staff exposure during sorting and loading operations
• Industrial laundry facilities processing contaminated linen at scale
• Linen service companies managing infection control requirements for healthcare clients
• Hotel and hospitality laundries with infection control requirements

Specialist Facilities

• Quarantine facilities collecting linen from isolation environments
• Disability support services protecting support workers from infection transmission
• Mental health and correctional healthcare facilities managing inpatient laundry
• Rehabilitation centres requiring infection control protocols
• Prison medical facilities handling contaminated textiles safely

Staff place soiled linen directly into dissolvable bags at point of care. The tear-away tie closes the bag in seconds without touching contaminated contents, working effectively even when wearing latex or nitrile gloves. Sealed bags prevent contamination during collection and transport to laundry facilities.

Bags go directly into washing machines without opening. During the hot wash cycle at 60°C or above, the entire bag including the tie dissolves within 3 to 5 minutes. Contents release and wash normally while PVOH biodegrades completely, leaving no residue, film, or particles in machines or drainage systems.

The PVOH material is 3 times stronger than LDPE plastic during dry handling, preventing tears from zippers, buttons, and medical equipment during transport. This strength ensures contents remain contained until controlled dissolution in the wash cycle. Staff never touch contaminated linen after initial bagging.

Traditional red alginate bags only partially dissolve in hot water, leaving residue that clogs pipes and drainage systems. Laundry teams spend hours cleaning blocked pipes and removing alginate buildup from washing machines. Water-soluble PVOH bags dissolve completely in water above 60°C with no residue, no microplastics, and no pipe blockages. The PVOH film biodegrades entirely during the wash cycle, eliminating maintenance problems while providing the same infection control protection. Healthcare facilities switching from red alginate bags report significant reductions in laundry system maintenance, elimination of pipe blockage issues, and improved environmental outcomes while maintaining infection control standards.

Bags begin dissolving at 60°C and above. Standard hot water wash cycles (60°C to 85°C) dissolve bags completely within 3 to 5 minutes. Cold water cycles will not dissolve the bags.

No. Steam exposure will dissolve bags prematurely. Use bags for contaminated linen collection and transport only, not for sterilisation processes.

12 months when stored in cool, dry conditions in sealed original packaging. Bags exposed to humidity or stored improperly may degrade faster.

Yes. Bags work in any commercial washing machine with hot water cycles above 60°C. No special equipment or modifications required.

No. PVOH biodegrades completely during the wash cycle, leaving no residue, film or particles in machines or drainage systems.

No. Bags are designed for hot water washing only. Dry cleaning solvents will not dissolve PVOH film.

The 3x strength rating minimises tears, but if bags tear during collection or transport, place the torn bag inside a second water-soluble bag before washing.

Bags begin dissolving on contact with water. If bags get wet during storage or transport, they lose structural integrity and cannot be used. Store bags properly in cool, dry conditions and handle with dry gloves only.

Facilities report 35 to 45% reduction in laundry handling time by eliminating sorting stages. Lower infection rates, improved staff retention, faster processing, and reduced waste handling deliver return on investment within 12 to 18 months from labour savings and reduced infection control incidents alone.