Alexander believes it's not enough to just offer products made from renewable plastics—our products shouldn't become waste themselves. "We apply closed loop thinking to everything we do,” Alexander says. “It’s the idea that there isn't an end-of-life for any material. Instead, products can be continuously recycled, up-cycled, down-cycled—whatever! But never wasted.
How to get it
Product features
- Airtight
- Leakproof
- Freezer-safe
ISTAD bags can be resealed and used again and again. It keeps contents fresh, withstands freezing and can be filled with contents up to 50 °C – and it helps you keep your kitchen and home organised.
Article number403.852.89
Product details
ISTAD bags have a double seal which keeps the contents fresh for longer – and even tightly seals in liquids without leaking.
Can be used over and over again since it can be washed by hand and re-sealed.
The bag helps you organise your leftovers and dry goods and is also suitable for puzzles, games and other small items. Transparent, so nothing is forgotten and left behind.
ISTAD bag comes in different sizes, choose the one that suits your needs. From small bags for snacks or sweets to larger bags that hold several liters.
Good to know
Comprises: 30 bags (0.4 l, 15x15.5 cm) and 30 bags (1 l, 18x21.5 cm).
Materials and care
Material
- Polyethylene plastic
Care
Handwash only.
Freezer-safe.
Withstands temperatures up to 50°C.
Measurements
- Package quantity: 60 pieces
- Volume 1: 1 l
- Volume 2: 0.4 l
Packaging
ISTAD
Article number403.852.89- Width: 8 cm
- Height: 5 cm
- Length: 19 cm
- Weight: 0.24 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
All is goodRichardAll is good
Ziploc bagsPeterZiploc bags seal is tight. Quality is reasonably good.
Good zip LockedChewGood zip Locked
Usual goto to keep my stuff secure and freshTeohMy usual ziplock plastic to keep my things secure and airtight. With dual ziplock, it ensures additional tightness.
Takeaway or storage bagsTheresaA good choice of sizes! Pretty designs!
Size just what I wanted.Anonymous reviewerSize just what I wanted.
ISTADEngGreat!
Reasonable and goodLiLove the ziplock bags!
Repeated PurchaseYapLove ikea products. never disappoints
Value for money Great forAnonymous reviewerValue for money
Great for packing snacks for kids
Great bags for whatever life throws at youJaleneI love how practical the IKEA ISTAD ziplock bags are. There are numerous sizes to choose from, and I always have a few boxes in my kitchen drawer. I use them to store food and snacks, and I even use the larger ones to protect my delicate clothing when travelling—great quality at an excellent price. Good job!
Vaule of price and designAnonymous reviewerVaule of price and design .
Good buy.YiowGood buy.
Plastic bagManjariMultipurpose use
NilAnonymous reviewerNil
perfectRosnaan essential and practical product. love the designs as always!
Useful !MagdaleneUseful !
GoodWaiGood
Always buy from Ikea whenLohAlways buy from Ikea when I need quality goods.
UsefulHelenUseful
Customer reviews
4.8Average rating
307Reviews
Story
One billion more sustainable bags
Did you know that the resealable IKEA plastic bags you use all around the house and even on the go are made with a renewable material? ISTAD bags are made from plastic that comes from the sugar cane industry.* The material is both renewable and recyclable itself. This moves us toward a bigger goal: all plastic products being made with recycled or renewable material. With more than one billion plastic bags sold every year, we think this is a considerable step along the way.
"It’s a fantastic journey,” says Alexander Grouleff who’s working with plastic innovation at IKEA. “And it’s an extremely exciting challenge.” Alexander's job is to bring new plastic technologies to the product developers at IKEA. He introduces them to alternatives and options that can replace fossil fuel plastics and move IKEA closer to the goal of working exclusively with recycled or renewable plastics. “ISTAD was one of my favourite products before. Now, even more so.”
Making the most of our planet’s resources
No need to choose between sustainability and quality
We want to make it simple and affordable to live a more sustainable life at home. Changing the type of plastic ISTAD is made from, and not changing the quality or value, is one way to do that. “It's about making sure that sustainability is not a luxury, it's for the many people.” *ISTAD bags are made of plastic that consists of at least 20% renewable content.
Material
What is PE plastic?
PE, or polyethylene, is a versatile plastic with many uses. It can be soft and flexible as well as tough and strong. At IKEA we use PE for things like plastic bags, freezer bags, ice packs and chopping boards. A big reason why we like this plastic is that it can be made from renewable raw materials like corn and sugar cane.