Compostable Trash Bags with Drawstring Manufacturer
ORIZON manufactures compostable trash bags with drawstring closures for private-label brands, distributors, and retailers.
Custom sizes, thicknesses, colors, printing, roll counts, and retail packaging are available.
Standard custom production starts from approximately 500 kg per specification or design.
Compostable Drawstring Trash Bags for OEM and Private Label
A drawstring changes more than the way a trash bag looks.
It affects how the consumer removes the liner, how the bag closes, how much material is needed around the opening, and how the product is positioned at retail.
For this reason, we normally confirm the full specification before quoting a custom drawstring bag.
Typical options include:
| Specification | Available Options |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Compostable trash bags with drawstring |
| Capacity | Small, kitchen, 13 gallon, or custom |
| Width & Length | Custom according to target bin |
| Thickness | Custom according to load and application |
| Material | Compostable polymer formulation |
| Closure | Integrated drawstring |
| Drawstring Color | Standard or custom options |
| Bag Color | Natural, green, black, or custom |
| Printing | Custom logo or artwork |
| Bottom Construction | Selected according to bag design and application |
| Roll Format | Core or coreless, depending on specification |
| Bags per Roll | Custom |
| Retail Packaging | Printed box, paper band, label, bag, or bulk carton |
| Barcode | Available on custom retail packaging |
| Supply Type | OEM, private label, wholesale |
| Standard MOQ | Approx. 500 kg per specification or design |
If you already have a current bag specification, artwork, sample, or target retail product, send it to us and we can work from that reference.
If you only know the gallon or liter capacity, we recommend confirming the actual trash can dimensions before production.
See our trash bag size guide for common gallon, liter, inch, and centimeter references.
What Are Compostable Trash Bags With Drawstring?
A drawstring trash bag has a cord or draw tape built into the top edge of the bag.
When the user pulls the drawstring, the opening gathers toward the center.
This gives the bag three practical functions:
- the opening can be closed without a separate twist tie;
- the liner is easier to remove from the trash can;
- the drawstring can help the user carry the bag after closing it.
The basic concept is similar to a conventional plastic drawstring bag, but the film itself is made from a compostable material formulation.
The closure type and the compostability of the film are two separate parts of the product design.
A bag can be compostable and flat-top.
It can also be compostable and drawstring.
Common Sizes for Compostable Trash Bags With Drawstring
There is no single required size for a drawstring bag.
The best dimensions depend on the trash can opening, bin height, amount of rim overhang required, and the way the drawstring channel is designed.
Typical applications include:
Small Drawstring Trash Bags
Small drawstring liners may be used for:
- bathroom bins;
- office wastebaskets;
- small kitchen bins;
- light household waste.
These are commonly developed around small gallon or liter capacities rather than one fixed industry dimension.
Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags
Kitchen drawstring bags need enough width to fit over the rim and enough length to reach the bottom of the can while leaving room for closure.
For kitchen use, the bag should not only “fit inside” the bin.
It should also provide enough material above the rim for the drawstring area to remain accessible.
13 Gallon Compostable Trash Bags With Drawstring
The 13 gallon category, approximately 49 liters, is one of the most common tall-kitchen formats in the U.S.
However, 13 gallons does not mean every bag must have exactly the same width and length.
Different 13 gallon bags may use different dimensions depending on:
- drawstring construction;
- trash can shape;
- rim width;
- overhang;
- bag length;
- manufacturer design.
If you are developing a 13 gallon product, read our 13 gallon trash bag dimensions guide before confirming the final specification.
For compostable materials, certification, thickness, and buying considerations, see our 13 gallon compostable trash bags buying guide.
We also manufacture compostable 13 gallon trash bags in different constructions, including options that do not use a drawstring.
Why Use a Drawstring Closure?
A drawstring is mainly about convenience.
It gives the user a built-in way to close the bag instead of gathering loose film and tying a knot.
For many household and retail applications, this can make the product easier to use.
Easier Closing
The user pulls the drawstring to gather the opening.
There is no separate twist tie to find or store.
Easier Removal
The drawstring gives the user a defined area to grip when removing the bag from the trash can.
Cleaner Handling
Closing the opening before carrying can help contain loose waste inside the bag.
Familiar Retail Format
Drawstring bags are already familiar to consumers in the kitchen trash-bag category.
For private-label brands, this can make the product easier for end users to understand.
However, a drawstring does not automatically make a bag stronger.
Strength still depends on film formulation, thickness, dimensions, seal construction, load, and how the bag is used.
Drawstring vs Flat-Top Compostable Trash Bags
Both formats can be useful.
The better choice depends on the application.
| Feature | Drawstring Bag | Flat-Top Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | Integrated drawstring | Knot, tie, clip, or open top |
| Ease of Closing | High | Moderate |
| Carrying | Easier | Depends on closure |
| Construction | More complex | Simpler |
| Retail Positioning | Consumer / convenience | Value / commercial |
| Common Use | Kitchen, household, retail | Commercial, food waste, institutional |
| Separate Tie Needed | No | Sometimes |
| Customization | Size, color, print, packaging | Size, color, print, packaging |
A household kitchen brand may prefer drawstring bags because convenience matters.
A commercial food-waste program may prefer a simpler flat-top liner if workers already use an established bin-liner process.
Neither construction is automatically better.
The closure should match the way the product will actually be used.
Drawstring Construction and Bag Performance
When buyers compare drawstring trash bags, they often focus first on bag thickness.
Thickness matters, but it is not the only factor.
A well-designed drawstring bag also needs the correct relationship between:
- bag width;
- bag length;
- drawstring channel;
- film around the opening;
- seal construction;
- waste load.
Drawstring Channel
The top section of the bag must hold the drawstring while allowing it to move when pulled.
If the closure area is poorly designed, pulling the string can place too much stress on a small area of film.
Bag Width
A bag that is too narrow may need to stretch heavily over the rim.
That puts extra tension on the film before the trash is even added.
Bag Length
A bag needs enough length to reach the bottom of the trash can and still leave enough material above the rim.
That extra material is useful for closure.
Load
Wet food waste, bottles, cans, and heavy kitchen waste place different stress on a bag than paper or light office waste.
This is why we recommend defining the target use before choosing thickness.
A thicker bag is not automatically the right answer if the width, length, or closure design is wrong.
Compostable Materials
Our compostable bag programs use compostable polymer formulations designed for certified compostable applications.
Depending on the specification, these formulations may include materials such as PBAT, PLA, and starch-based components.
The exact material structure can vary according to:
- target market;
- bag size;
- thickness;
- performance requirements;
- certification scope.
A compostable bag should not be selected only because the word “compostable” appears in the product description.
Buyers should confirm the relevant certification, finished-product specification, and local disposal requirements.
Compostability Certification Options
Certification requirements differ by market.
Depending on the final product specification and applicable certificate scope, ORIZON works with compostability standards and programs including:
- ASTM D6400
- BPI
- EN 13432
- TÜV AUSTRIA OK compost INDUSTRIAL
- TÜV AUSTRIA OK compost HOME
- AS 4736
- AS 5810
- Australasian Bioplastics Association programs
Certification marks should only be used when the final product and branding arrangement fall within the applicable certification rules.
We do not recommend assuming that every custom color, thickness, print design, or packaging configuration is automatically covered.
For certificate information and manufacturer verification, visit our Manufacturer & Certification Verification Center.
Are Compostable Drawstring Bags Suitable for Food Waste?
They can be used for food-waste and organics collection where the bag specification is suitable and the receiving program accepts certified compostable liners.
That last point matters.
A bag may be certified compostable, but a local council, hauler, composting facility, or organics program may still have its own acceptance rules.
Before launching a product for food-waste collection, check:
which compostability standard is required;
whether bags are accepted in the target collection system;
whether home or industrial compostability is relevant;
whether the printed certification mark is permitted;
which bag size and thickness work with the target bin.
This is especially important for municipal and FOGO-style programs.
Custom Compostable Drawstring Trash Bags
A private-label project normally starts with the bag itself.
You can customize:
Bag Dimensions
Specify width and length in millimeters, centimeters, or inches.
If you only have the trash can size, we can help convert that into a practical liner specification.
Film Thickness
Thickness can be adjusted according to:
- household waste;
- kitchen waste;
- food scraps;
- retail positioning;
- target strength;
- cost.
Bag Color
Natural, green, black, and custom colors can be discussed.
Color matching is subject to the compostable film formulation and production requirements.
Drawstring Color
The drawstring can be selected to match or contrast with the bag, depending on the final construction.
Printing
Custom logo printing is available.
Simple one-color branding is common, but the suitable print configuration depends on artwork, bag design, and order quantity.
Roll Configuration
Options may include:
- core;
- coreless;
- custom bags per roll.
Retail Packaging
We can develop:
- printed paperboard boxes;
- paper bands;
- custom labels;
- bulk cartons;
- barcode-ready packaging.
For retail products, packaging structure should be confirmed together with the final roll diameter and roll count.
Private Label and OEM Production
Self-adhesive compostable mailer bags are supplied in bulk, distributor-ready packaging.
For B2B projects, we normally confirm these details before issuing a final quotation:
- bag width and length;
- thickness;
- bag color;
- drawstring color;
- bags per roll;
- number of rolls;
- printing;
- retail packaging;
- certification requirements;
- destination and shipping terms.
This avoids a common problem in trash-bag sourcing:
Two buyers may both ask for a “13 gallon compostable drawstring bag,” but one may want a thin household liner while another wants a thicker premium retail product.
The gallon capacity alone is not enough for an accurate quotation.
MOQ for Custom Compostable Drawstring Trash Bags
Our standard customized production typically starts from approximately 500 kg per specification or design.
The equivalent number of bags or rolls depends on:
- bag dimensions;
- film thickness;
- bags per roll;
- drawstring construction;
- packaging.
For example, a small bag can produce far more rolls from 500 kg than a large or thick kitchen liner.
This is why we prefer to calculate MOQ by product weight rather than publish one fixed roll quantity for every drawstring bag.
Trial quantities may differ depending on the specification.
Wholesale Compostable Trash Bags With Drawstring
For distributors and wholesalers, we can supply drawstring bags in bulk cartons or private-label retail formats.
Bulk projects can be developed for:
- pet and household brands;
- supermarkets;
- packaging distributors;
- cleaning-product suppliers;
- food-waste programs;
- e-commerce brands;
- private-label retailers.
Wholesale buyers usually benefit from standardizing the bag specification before developing multiple retail pack counts.
For example, the same bag may later be packed as:
- 15 bags per roll;
- 20 bags per roll;
- 30 bags per roll;
- multiple rolls per retail box.
The bag does not need to change each time.
Only the packing configuration changes.
Drawstring Trash Bags for Retail Packaging
Retail-ready drawstring bags often need more than a custom logo.
The full packaging system may include:
- roll diameter;
- roll height;
- core or coreless construction;
- number of rolls per box;
- box dimensions;
- die-cut window;
- barcode;
- certification marks;
- country-specific claims.
We recommend confirming the final bag and roll size before the retail box dieline is finalized.
A change in film thickness or bags per roll can change the roll diameter, which may also change the box size.
How to Choose the Right Drawstring Trash Bag
Start with the trash can.
Do not start with the gallon number alone.
Measure:
- opening width;
- opening depth or diameter;
- bin height;
- required rim overhang.
Then define:
- expected waste type;
- bag thickness;
- drawstring closure;
- bags per roll;
packaging.
If you need help comparing common bin capacities, use our trash bag size guide.
For U.S. kitchen bins, our 13 gallon trash bag dimensions guide explains why two bags can both be called 13 gallon while using different physical dimensions.
And if your team wants to understand how different closures are used after the bag is full, read how to tie a trash bag.
Drawstring, Handle-Tie, or Flat Top: Which Should You Choose?
For a new private-label program, I would choose the closure based on the end user rather than copying a competitor without checking the application.
Choose Drawstring When:
- easy closing is important;
- the user needs a built-in carrying point;
- the product is aimed at kitchen or household use;
- you want a familiar retail format.
Choose Handle-Tie When:
- users prefer built-in handles;
- the handles will be used for both carrying and closing;
- the bag design allows enough material for the handles.
Choose Flat Top When:
- simple construction is preferred;
- the liner is used in commercial or institutional bins;
- workers already use knots, clips, or retaining rings;
- reducing closure complexity is more important than consumer convenience.
If your target is a premium household product, drawstring often makes sense.
If your target is a high-volume commercial liner, flat top may be the more practical design.
Drawstring Trash Bag Samples
Samples can help confirm:
- film feel;
- thickness;
- drawstring operation;
- tear behavior;
- roll size;
- fit in the target bin.
For a new custom product, we recommend testing the closest available sample before finalizing mass production.
If the exact custom size is not already available, a sample of similar thickness and construction can still help evaluate the material.
Custom prototypes may be discussed separately where required.
FAQ
Yes, drawstring trash bags can be made using compostable film formulations.
The drawstring closure itself does not determine whether the bag is compostable. The finished product must meet the relevant material and certification requirements.
Small household, kitchen, 13 gallon, and custom sizes can be produced.
We recommend confirming the actual trash can dimensions instead of relying only on gallon capacity.
Yes. A 13 gallon compostable trash bag can be produced with a drawstring closure. Final dimensions, thickness, roll count, and packaging should be confirmed according to the target retail product.
See our 13 gallon compostable trash bags page for the broader 13 gallon product category.
Yes. Depending on the project, customization can include bag size, thickness, film color, drawstring color, logo printing, bags per roll, and retail packaging.
Standard customized production typically starts from approximately 500 kg per specification or design.
The equivalent number of bags or rolls depends on the bag dimensions, thickness, and packing configuration.
They can be used for food-waste and organics collection when the bag specification is suitable and the local collection or composting program accepts certified compostable liners.
Always confirm local acceptance requirements before launching the product.
Potentially, but certification marks may only be used when the finished product and branding arrangement meet the relevant certification rules.
The applicable certification scope should be confirmed before artwork is finalized.
Custom Compostable Trash Bags With Drawstring
We manufacture custom compostable trash bags with drawstring closures for private-label brands, distributors, retailers, and other B2B buyers.
Custom options include size, thickness, bag and drawstring colors, printing, roll configuration, and retail packaging.
Send us your existing specification or target bag size, and we can recommend a suitable production configuration.
