THE best reusable sandwich bags should be easy to use, easy to clean and save you money in the long run.
We’ve rounded up some of the most popular options around.
Are reusable sandwich bags safe?
Reusable sandwich bags are made from food-grade materials that are completely safe to use for food storage. That said, you should be careful about how you use them.
Depending on the type of material it’s made from, you might not be able to use it in the microwave or clean it in the dishwasher, for example.
Some materials, like beeswax-coated film, aren’t suitable for raw meat. They will eventually wear out after use, so it’s important to look for any wear and tear.
It’s also important to clean your bags after every use to prevent cross contamination that could introduce bacteria to your food.
We’ve rounded up some of the most popular sandwich bags below.
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SnackJacket reusable sandwich and snack bags
Playful print? Tick. Waterproof double layer to keep food fresher? Yep. Wipe clean and machine washable? Oh, yeah.
Two White Bears' SnackJacket PEVA zippered bags are brilliant for transporting your sandwich and snacks, whether you're heading to school or work.
The brand also plants a tree for every purchase.
Kollea 12 pack ziplock bags
Did you know that one reusable bag can reduce the use of at least 500 plastic bags?
These Kollea bags are made from biodegradable PEVA, a reusable and durable alternative to plastic. This set of 12 sandwich and snack bags won't leak, cleans easily, and can be stashed in a lunch box or your freezer.
Use them to replace small Tupperware containers for less bulkiness on the go.
We tested: Tala zero waste sandwich and snack wax bags
- Tala zero waste sandwich and snack wax bags, pack of 2, £19.99 from Ocado - buy here
These waxed snack and sandwich bags from Tala are ideal for kids’ lunch boxes.
You get two different sizes in a pack, and they are both big enough for a simple sandwich — think two slices of bread with a light filling rather than a baguette.
Once your sandwich is in, you simply flap the top over and mould the bag in your hands to fit around the sandwich. The wax covering the cotton fabric will soften with the heat of your hand and hold its shape when cool, so you get a snug case that will hold your bread in place, just like cling film.
We found this super easy to do, although you might get a bit of wax residue on your hands.
One thing to bear in mind is that while it’s water resistant, it’s not waterproof. This means the bags will happily hold in any mayonnaise that’s escaped from the sandwich but it won’t be able to hold in any liquids.
Lekue reusable silicone food storage bags
- Lekue reusable silicone food storage bags, £28.78 from Nisbets - buy here
If you’re looking for a sandwich bag that could be used for other foods too, this set of three storage bags would be perfect.
You get three different sizes - 500ml, 1l and 1.5l - and each of the bags can stand up on their own or be stacked.
The bags can also be heated up - perfect for leftovers.
Green Tulip Keep Leaf large reusable bags
- Green Tulip Keep Leaf large reusable bags, £6 from Not On The High Street - buy here
Available in a range of different designs, this reusable bag is made from cotton with a water resistant polyester lining, which means it can be cleaned in the washing machine and the dishwasher.
Each of the bags are designed to store a sandwich or a bread roll but can be used for other snacks as well.
There’s also a velcro fastener to keep the contents secure.
6. Helen Round reusable sandwich wrap
- Helen Round reusable sandwich wrap, £15 from Bower Collective - buy here
This delightfully colourful fabric wrap is made from ethically sourced linen and is lined with a food grade polyurethane to make it waterproof.
It’s machine washable at 30 degrees and can be popped into the freezer, but the best thing about this is that you can wrap it around any shaped sandwich and it will fit perfectly.
Lakeland square silicone stretch pod
- Lakeland square silicone stretch pod, £6.99 from Lakeland - buy here
This stretch pod is ideal for foods with strong smells as it will lock all the flavours in. It has a hard plastic base that keeps its shape while the silicone lid stretches over the top to keep everything secure.
Cleaning these is easy as you can just pop them in the dishwasher.
CISHANJIA reusable sandwich bags
- CISHANJIA reusable sandwich bags, £12.99 from Amazon - buy here
This set of 12 reusable sandwich bags is perfect for families.
You get three different sizes of ziploc bags, which are all leak-proof.
The bags will also stand up on their own so you can line them up in the fridge without worrying about them falling over.
Lekue reusable silicone sandwich case
- Lekue reusable silicone sandwich case, £13.18 from Nisbets - buy here
Designed for a single sandwich, this compact silicone case will keep all of the ingredients fresh and it works for hot and cold foods.
The base is solid plastic while the silicone top stretches tightly over the top to keep things in place.
The design is also waterproof so you won’t have to worry about any spills.
Stasher silicone multi-purpose storage bag
- Stasher silicone multi-purpose storage bag, £12.99 from John Lewis - buy here
The first airtight, non-plastic bag in the world, Stasher's silicone sandwich and storage bags have developed somewhat of a cult following - and it's not hard to see why.
This design not only totes and transports sandwiches, but can also be used to poach fish, marinate meat and steam veg.
It's freezer, microwave and dishwasher-safe, too, and you can use it to carry anything from makeup products to pens and felt tips.
Roll'eat Boc'n'Roll sandwich bag
- Roll'eat Boc'n'Roll reusable sandwich holder, £9.99 from Amazon - buy here
Reusable sandwich bags are now becoming statement accessories in their own right, as this eye-catching design proves.
The fold-up design can be wiped clean, and doubles as a mini tablecloth.
You can also write your name on it, which is great for school kids.
Bee's Wrap assorted wrap
- Bee's Wrap assorted wrap, three for £19.99 on Waitrose - buy here
Bee's wrap has been taking off in recent years, and people like that it's a natural alternative to keep food fresh.
Made from washable beeswax, tree resin and organic jojoba oil coated fabric, it's not just good for sandwiches but can also cover food bowls, fruit and veg. Just don't wash in hot water - a wipe clean of the surface or clean under cool water should suffice.How to wash reusable sandwich bags
Most reusable sandwich bags are dishwasher safe but if it’s not or you just prefer to wash it by hand, that’s easy to do as well.
Whatever you do though, don’t turn it inside out to wash as this could break the seal on the bags and stop them from being watertight.
You should be cleaning the bags after every use with warm soapy water and a soft sponge, removing any stuck on food as well as grease.
Then you can simply let it air dry over a drying rack with the opening propped open.
Once in a while you’ll need to do a deeper clean, mainly to remove the stains.
Start with a well rinse reusable sandwich bag; make sure there’s no food debris inside and all the grease has already been removed.
In a bowl, make a cleaning paste using one part distilled white vinegar, one part lemon juice and two parts baking soda.
As soon as you mix the two liquids with the baking soda, it should start bubbling away.
Smear this mixture inside the bag, making sure you work it into the corners, and let it get to work. It will take about 15 to 30 minutes.
Afterwards, just rinse it clean and allow it to dry as normal.
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