True Liberty Bags

True Liberty® Bags has been proudly serving the Cannabis Industry since 2009, when they introduced to the market the very first 25-pack of Turkey Bags. Perfectly designed not only for cooking turkeys, but for use by cannabis producers and processors, this bag, now called the 3 Gallon Bag (18” x 20”), continues to be the most popular size, along with the slightly larger 4 Gallon Bag (18” x 24”). Following the initial success of these and their other “household” sizes, their line continued to grow with the aim to provide harvest solutions for small, mid-sized, and large scale cannabis operations. In 2012, they introduced a commercial line which brought Can Liners (30” x 48”), and grew to include Bin Liners (48” x 30”) and Drum Liners (36” x 48”) in 2017, and last year, the line of 100% nylon bags and liners grew to include 100 Gallon Bags (40” x 85”), as well as an HDPE Pallet Container Liner, and a Rolling Bench Table Liner, their first and only two products that are not made of nylon. Year after year, True Liberty works to gather feedback from producers and retailers to provide customized solutions and ensure that their products are the best fit for the evolving cannabis industry. All True Liberty Bags are available in different pack sizes, as well as bulk quantities for larger operations. Since the beginning, True Liberty® Bags have been 100% FDA Approved, BPA Free and recyclable, as well as Made in the USA.

Why Nylon? (Not Your Mother’s Nylons!)

Nylon is a synthetic material, first developed by DuPont in the mid 1930’s. A multifaceted substance, it can be found throughout the textile industry and in plastic products ranging from parachutes to toothbrushes. Nylon is a thermoplastic polymer, which means that when heated it becomes flexible, and when cooled becomes solid again, all without changing its chemical properties. It can be molded into any shape, or extruded into a fabric or film. When it comes to bags, nylon is the perfect material to provide durability, pliability, odor protection, and wide ranging temperature tolerance. True Liberty® bags are made exclusively with virgin nylon and the result is a food grade bag that is ideal for storage, transport, and protection of any delicate cannabis harvest, preventing contamination and preserving freshness. True Liberty’s proprietary nylon material has superior tensile strength, or stretchability and puncture resistance, making it well suited for all harvest and processing uses and environments. Nylon can also be reused, and recycled, although special facilities are required, this technology is continuing to develop and should be available to more widespread markets in the coming years.

Keeping it Clean -

One of the advantages of using True Liberty bags has always been the barrier provided against contamination. It is well known that mold and microbes, as well as pests and pathogens can affect your harvest in negative ways. Careful cultivation practices, as well as using a food grade barrier post harvest, will help control these threats, but it’s difficult to eliminate them entirely. As the cannabis industry matures, there has been an increased focus on the need for post harvest sterilization and disinfestation processes, and regulations continue to develop around the subject in the United States. One solution for ensuring the elimination of harmful bacteria and molds is radio frequency sterilization, also known as irradiation.

Since 1958, irradiation has been approved by the FDA for control of contaminants in meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, and dried spices. While the process may conjure images of a nuclear landscape, the science behind the safety and effectiveness of the process is comprehensive and sound. Irradiation effectively limits growth of harmful organisms responsible for food borne illness, as well as elimination of insects and sterilization. The latter is especially important when considering use by those who have compromised immune systems, for example, cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy.

In cannabis specifically, irradiation offers a measure of remediation against mold, powdery mildew, aspergillus, Bile Tolerant Gram Negative Bacteria, Yeast,

Salmonella, E. Coli and other challenging microbes. One of the most widely cited studies of irradiation in cannabis was conducted by Arno Hazekamp, Head of Research and Education at Bedrocan International, located in the Netherlands. This study was published by Frontiers in Pharmacology (Vol. 7, Article 108), and in it he argues that gamma irradiation does not affect THC or CBD levels, nor does it affect the water content or microscopic structure of dried cannabis flowers. He concludes that, “The effect of gamma-irradiation was limited to a reduction of some terpenes present in the cannabis, but keeping the terpene profile qualitatively the same.” He elaborates that the terpene reduction is “comparable to the effect that short term storage in a paper bag had on cannabis samples.

While widespread in Canada and Europe irradiation of cannabis in the United States is a relatively new process. Recently True Liberty® bags and liners have been tested to ensure conformity to all FDA requirements for all types of irradiation processes. They have been working closely with equipment manufacturers, as well as producers to accommodate the growing need for sterilization solutions.

Giving Back -

Not only are they committed to producing the highest quality product for a broad range of uses, but True Liberty® is also dedicated to using business as a force for good. This means taking care of their employees, as well as exercising responsible environmental practices. Based in northern California, True Liberty is a community-focused company that prioritizes sustainability, service, and partnerships. They participate in 1% for the Planet, donating 1% of all sales revenue to organizations benefiting and educating on environmental concerns locally, regionally, nationally, and worldwide, including State Parks, Breast Cancer Prevention, Planet Bee, and many more. Contributions to Carbonfund.org offset all of the carbon emissions produced by their facilities. Serving the cannabis industry is a priority, but True Liberty Bags are extraordinarily versatile and are made for all people who cook, camp, hike, bike, hunt, fish, move, store, garden or grow. From keeping nature out to locking flavor in, True Liberty frees you up to handle anything. Samples are available upon request, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee allows you to purchase with confidence. Visit truelibertybags.com or email info@truelibertybags.com for more information.