Yes — used bulk bags with open tops are one of the most common types you’ll find, because open tops are the simplest construction and are used everywhere.
Open top bags are exactly what they sound like:
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no fill spout,
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no duffle skirt,
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just a wide open mouth.
They’re popular because:
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they’re simple,
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fast to fill,
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and easy to use for a wide range of materials.
But open tops also bring higher contamination exposure risk, because the top is not designed to seal.
So they’re perfect for some applications and a bad fit for others.
What Is an Open Top Bulk Bag?
An open top bag is the most basic FIBC construction:
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open mouth at the top,
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typically a hemmed edge,
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sometimes with a simple cord or reinforcement, but no closure feature.
Why Open Tops Dominate the Used Market
Because they’re everywhere in industrial use:
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scrap
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aggregates
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recycling
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non-sensitive materials
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internal material movement
They get used once, emptied, then sold into the used market frequently.
Pros of Open Top Used Bags
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easiest and fastest to fill
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no spout parts to fail
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simple for rough materials
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usually cheaper than spout/duffle styles
Cons of Open Top Used Bags
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higher contamination exposure
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harder to protect product during storage
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can be messy for powders/dusty materials
What to Inspect on Used Open Tops
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top hem stitching (no unraveling)
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tearing around top edge
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contamination in upper corners (dust collects)
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general seam and loop condition (always)
Best Uses for Used Open Tops
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scrap and recycling
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non-sensitive product
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internal movement
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bulky materials that don’t care about sealing
Worst Uses for Used Open Tops
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dusty powders
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contamination-sensitive materials
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customer-facing shipments where cleanliness matters
Bottom Line
Yes — used open top bulk bags are extremely common and often the cheapest, but they’re best for non-sensitive applications where sealing and contamination control aren’t critical.