PEVA Body Bags – 8 Handles

A medium-duty workhorse, our classic PEVA 8-handle body bags measure 40″ x 95″. PEVA cadaver bags from Classic Plastics are made using our custom formulated polyvinyl acetate that is both soft, durable, and cremation safe.

Our 8-handle PEVA body bag has no PVC so it is burnable per EPA standards.

8-Handle Body Bag Features

Classic Plastic’s PEVA body bag has various features, such as:

  • Envelope-style zipper construction
  • 3 identity tags
  • Leak/puncture resistant fabrication

Classic Plastics has been a body bag fabricator for more than 25 years, using only the best quality materials & construction methods to exceed all standards.  All of our vinyl & polyethylene body bags are sewn & seal reinforced with a heat seal bar ensuring consistent durability.  We have extensive experience in cadaver body bag construction using numerous materials – such as polyolefins, polyethylene, nylon reinforced poly material, PVC, mesh PVC, PVA & bioplastics.

PEVA Body Bags – 8 Handles Specifications

PEVA
Size Adult
Dimensions 40″ x 95″
Material PEVA
Material Description Smooth Polyethylene, Cremation Safe
Construction Sealed and Sewn
Weight Class Medium Weight
Color White
Zipper Type Envelope Style
Zipper Details Single #10 Zipper
Handles 8 Integrated Handles
Thickness .20 mm
Inner Liner None
Case Quantity 10 bags handled
Case Weight (LBs) 30 lbs (10/case)

8-Handle Body Bag Applications

Primary Application: Crematoriums primarily use our PEVA mortuary bags because they are chlorine-free and burnable. These bags are also sometimes used by customers such as coroners, medical examiners, and medical transport companies.

Product FAQs

It comes down to two major advantages: cremation safety and personnel ergonomics. Traditional PVC (vinyl) bags release toxic chlorinated gases and dioxins when incinerated, which violates clean air rules and degrades crematory equipment over time.

PEVA (Polyethylene Vinyl Acetate) is 100% chlorine-free, meaning it burns cleanly and is fully compatible with eco-friendly burials. Adding 8 handles to this material ensures that a recovery team can carry heavy loads while keeping the bag level—something handle-less bags just can’t offer safely.

Unlike cheap, heat-stamped handles that easily snap under pressure, the lifting straps on this bag are riveted and nylon-reinforced, sewn directly into the structural seams.

  • Weight Capacity: Tested to securely support up to 475 lbs.

  • Team Distribution: The 8-handle layout allows 4 handlers per side (or a full team of 8 in confined spaces), meaning the structural weight is distributed safely across multiple points, protecting transport personnel from strain.

Specification Details
Material Thickness 8 Mil (0.20 mm) high-tensile PEVA film
Flat Dimensions 40″ x 95″ (101.6 cm x 241.3 cm) — oversized adult footprint
Color Profile Opaque White bag fabric
Zipper Hardware Curved envelope-style path with a heavy-duty Single #10 Zipper

Yes. Classic Plastics builds this model using a specialized sealed and sewn construction. The seams are mechanically reinforced with electronic heat-seal bars to ensure compliance with OSHA Regulation 3130 (containment of bloodborne pathogens). This completely blocks fluid migration or leakages, even when transport involves tight corners or changes in elevation.

To satisfy institutional data tracking and chain-of-custody protocols, each individual bag includes 3 white identity tags tucked into an attached, transparent pocket window.

  • Case Breakdown: Sold as individual pieces or in a wholesale master case of 15 bags.

  • Logistics Footprint: A full case of 15 bags weighs approximately 41 lbs. It ships completely free directly to the lower 48 states, making it a highly cost-effective choice for B2B emergency response stockpiles and hospital morgues.

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PEVA Body Bags – 8 Handles

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