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	Topics Bag Topic Home A bag (also known as a sackSack Summary The word sack can refer to:Simple AJAX Code Kit, a computer software with the expansion of Asyncronous Javascrip And Xml... ) is a non-rigidFacts About Stiffness Stiffness is the resistance of an elastic body to deflection by an applied force.... or semi-rigid container, made of paperPaper Paper* is a thin, flat material produced by the amalgamation of plant fibres, which are subsequently held together without ex... , cloth, plasticPlastic Plastic covers a range of synthetic or semisynthetic polymerization products.... , leatherLeather Leather is a material created through the tanning of hides, pelts and skins of animals, primarily cows.... , or some other flexible material. A bag is used for packaging and/or carrying items. For the latter a bag may have one or two handlesHandle (grip) A handle is a part of, or attachment to, an object that can be moved or used by hand.... ; a shoulder bag has a strap to carry it on the shoulderShoulder In human anatomy, the shoulder comprises the part of the body where the arm attaches to the torso.... (the bag is either carried on the side of the shoulder carrying it, or the other side). A rucksack has straps to carry it on the back. There is also be a string bag, with two strings which go over the shoulder and can be used as the fastening as well. A bag may be closable by a zipperZipper A zipper is a device for temporarily joining two edges of fabric together.... , snap fastenerSnap fastener Summary A snap fastener is a pair of interlocking discs commonly used in place of buttons to fasten clothing.... , etc., or simply by folding (e.g. in the case of a paper bag). Sometimes a moneyMoney Economics offers various definitions for money, though it is now commonly considered to be any good or token that functions ... bag or travel bag has a lockLock (device) A lock is a mechanical fastening device which may be used on a door, vehicle, or container, restricting access to the area o... . SachetSachet Summary A sachet is a small disposable bag, often used to contain single-use quantities of consumer goods, such as ketchup or shampo... s may be fabric bags that are filled with pot pourri and tied off with ribbonRibbon A ribbon is a thin band of flexible material, typically cloth but also plastic or sometimes metal, used primarily for bindin... s. A bag may or may not be disposableDisposable A* Disposable table cloth* Cans, bottles, jars, cartons, wrappers and other food packaging... ; however, even a disposable bag can often be used many times, not only for economic but also for environmental reasons. On the other hand there may be logistic or hygienic reasons to use a bag only once. For example, a garbage bag is often disposed of with its content. A bag for packaging a disposable product is often disposed of when it is empty. An empty bag may or may not be very light and foldable to a small size. If it is, this is convenient for carrying it to the place where it is needed, such as a shop, and for storage of empty bags. Bags vary from small ones, like pursePurse ----In American English, a purse is a small bag, also called a handbag.... s (e.g. as an alternative to putting small objects in pocketPocket ocket is a small bag, particularly a bag-like receptacle either fastened to or inserted in an article of clothing.... s of clothingClothing Clothing is defined, in its broadest sense, as coverings for the torso and limbs as well as coverings for the hands , feet ... ) to large ones for use in travelTravel Travel is the transport of people on a trip/journey or the process or time involved in a person or object moving from one lo... ing like a suitcaseSuitcase Overview The French variation of the word is Portmanteau.... . Cheap disposableDisposable A* Disposable table cloth* Cans, bottles, jars, cartons, wrappers and other food packaging... paper bags and plastic shopping bagPlastic shopping bag Plastic shopping bags/Carrier bags are a common type of shopping bag in several countries.... s are very common in the retail trade as a convenience for shoppersShopping Shopping is the purchase of goods and services from retailers.... , and are often supplied by the shop for free or for a small feeFee A fee is the price one pays as remuneration for services, especially the honorarium paid to a doctor, lawyer or member of a ... . Customers may also take their own shopping bags to the shop. The word probably has its origins in the Norse word baggi. Although paper had been used for purposes of wrapping and padding in ancient China since the 2nd century BC, the first use of paper bags (for preserving the flavor of teaTea Tea is the second most popular beverage in the world .... ) in China came during the later Tang DynastyTang Dynasty Overview The Tang Dynasty followed the Sui Dynasty and preceded the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period in China.... . There are environmental concerns regarding use and disposal of plastic shopping and trash bags. Efforts are being taken to control and reduce their use in some European UnionEuropean Union The European Union is an intergovernmental and supranational union of 25 democratic member states.... countries, including IrelandIreland Ireland is the third largest island in Europe.... and the NetherlandsNetherlands The Netherlands is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands , which is formed by the Netherlands, the Neth... . In some cases the cheap bags are taxed so the customer must pay a fee where they may not have done previously. Sometimes heavy duty reusable plastic and fabric bags are sold, typically costing €0.5 to €1, and these may replace disposable bags entirely. Sometimes free replacements are offered when the bag wears out. A notable exception to this trend is the UK, where disposable plastic bags are still freely available and are dominant. See also AirbagAirbag An airbag, also known as a Supplementary/Secondary Restraint System or as an Air Cushion Restraint System , is a flexible m... BackpackBackpack A backpack is, in its simplest form, a cloth sack carried on one's back and secured with two straps that go over the shoulde... Bag knot Baggage Bin bagBin bag A bin bag or garbage bag is a bag used to line the insides of waste receptacles such as trash cans to prevent the insi... Burlap sackBurlap Burlap is a densely woven fabric, usually made of jute and allied vegetable fibers.... Burn bagBurn bag A burn bag is the informal name given to a container that holds sensitive or classified documents which are to be destroyed ... Duffel bagDuffel bag A duffel bag or gym bag is a large cylindrical bag made of cloth with the closure at the top, often also referred to ... Paper bag HoldallHoldall A holdall, or gym bag in the US, is a large bag made of cloth or leather typically with a rectangular base and a zippe... Mathematical bag Messenger bagMessenger bag A messenger bag is a type of sack, usually made out of some kind of cloth, that is worn over one shoulder and often used by ... Packaging Plastic bagPlastic bag Plastic bag is a generic name for a flexible, thin-walled container made from plastic and used for carrying products or wast... Plastic shopping bagPlastic shopping bag Summary Plastic shopping bags/Carrier bags are a common type of shopping bag in several countries.... Paper Bag RecordsPaper Bag Records Paper Bag Records is a Canadian independent record label, founded in 2002.... Punching BagPunching bag A punching bag is a sturdy bag designed to be repeatedly punched, for use in exercise or physical training.... / Heavy Bag HandbagPurse ----In American English, a purse is a small bag, also called a handbag.... / PursePurse ----In American English, a purse is a small bag, also called a handbag.... a clutch bag is a type of purse ShoppingShopping Shopping is the purchase of goods and services from retailers.... Sleeping bagSleeping bag A sleeping bag is a protective "bag" for a person to sleep in, analogous to a bed and blanket.... Tea bagTea bag Overview A tea bag contains two ingredients.... Tote bag Trash bag Travel bag