Clipband packaging material

IROSTEL Clipbands & U-Clips

Reliable Bag Closures for Every Packaging Need

Looking for high-quality clipbands or U-Clips to seal bags quickly and securely? You’ve come to the right place. IROSTEL offers clipbands on rolls, custom-cut clipbands, and convenient U-Clips for everyday use in the food industry, retail, and production environments.

Whether it’s bread bags, candy packaging, or other food products — the right bag closure keeps everything fresh and professionally packaged.

What is Clipband?

Clipband (also called bag closures or sealing clips) is a flexible strip with a metal core and an outer layer of plastic (PP) or kraft paper. Its combination of strength and flexibility makes it easy to seal bags by hand or with a clip machine. 

IROSTEL clipbands come in a variety of styles and work seamlessly with popular clip machines such as COMIPAK, COMIZ, ZENATOR, THÜRLINGS, and OPTIMA.

Why Choose IROSTEL Clip closures?

Not all clip closures are created equal. Here’s what sets IROSTEL apart:

• High-quality PP with double wire for extra strength

• Suitable for food packaging, retail, and industrial applications

• Available on rolls (500–750 meters) or custom-cut

• Various colors for identification or coding

• Wire thickness options: 0.6 – 0.8 mm

• Compatible with manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic machines

In short: reliable, efficient, and ready to use.

Biodegradable Clipband

Sustainable packaging is more important than ever. That’s why IROSTEL also offers biodegradable clipband.

These environmentally friendly options feature biodegradable coatings or OXO-degradable paper. You get a greener alternative without compromising on performance.

Benefits:

• Eco-friendly without sacrificing quality

• Reusable and easy to open/close

• Keeps products securely sealed and fresh

• Customizable with printing, color-coding, or product information

U-Clips – Pre-Formed, Quick Closures

For manual bag sealing, U-Clips are a fast and practical solution. These clips are already bent into a convenient U-shape — just squeeze and seal.

Perfect for:

• Bakers and chocolatiers

• Small-scale production

• Hand-packaging processes

Quick, clean, and hassle-free.

Over 25 Years of Experience in Clipband Solutions

We’ve been supplying IROSTEL clipbands and bag closures across the Benelux for over 25 years. That means we know what works — and what doesn’t. Whether you use automatic machines or manual packing, we’ll help you find the right solution for your needs.

Ready to Order Clipband or U-Clips?

Looking to buy clipbands or U-Clips? Need a tailored solution? Contact us for expert advice or a quote.

We’re here to make your packaging process more efficient, reliable, and straightforward — not just on paper.

FAQ — Clip Ties / Bag Closures 

Q: What are clip ties and what are they used for? Clip ties are bag closures made from PP (polypropylene) reinforced with two metal wires, used to quickly and reliably seal and reseal bags. They are widely used for closing bags of bread, pastries, confectionery, pasta, snacks, pet food and horticultural products. OPTI-PACK supplies clip ties from the Spanish brand Irostel, exclusively for the Benelux.

Q: What material are OPTI-PACK clip ties made from? Standard clip ties are made from PP reinforced with two iron wires, providing a strong and flexible closure. OPTI-PACK also supplies biodegradable clip ties made from OXO-degradable material and kraft paper — a sustainable choice for companies looking to reduce their environmental footprint.

Q: Can clip ties be resealed? Yes. Clip tie closures can be opened and reclosed multiple times without losing their grip. This makes them ideal for consumer packaging where freshness and convenience are key, such as bread, snacks and pet food.

Q: What sizes and colours are the clip ties available in? Clip ties are available in a range of colours, wire thicknesses of 0.6 mm, 0.7 mm and 0.8 mm, and flat widths from 15 mm to 385 mm. On reels, lengths of 500 m, 600 m and 750 m are available. For manual use, clip ties are cut to any desired length. Printing with a date or product code is available on request.

Q: Can I order clip ties both on reels and pre-cut? Yes. OPTI-PACK supplies clip ties on reels — suitable for use in (semi-)automatic clip machines — as well as pre-cut to any desired length for manual use.

Q: Are the clip ties compatible with all brands of clip machines? Yes. Irostel clip ties from OPTI-PACK are compatible with all common brands of manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic clip machines, including the Comipak machines supplied by OPTI-PACK.

Q: Which packaging materials are clip ties suitable for? Clip tie closures work excellently on plastic bags, paper bags and pouches. They are used across bakery, confectionery, pasta, vegetables and fruit, snacks, pet food and household product packaging.

Q: Is a sustainable or eco-friendly variant available? Yes. OPTI-PACK supplies biodegradable clip ties made from OXO-degradable material and kraft paper — a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic clip ties, suitable for companies working towards more eco-friendly packaging.

Q: Can clip ties be custom-made or printed? Yes. Clip ties are available in various sizes, colours and materials. Printing with a date, best-before date or product code is available on request. OPTI-PACK can also arrange sampling for test markets.

Q: Where can I order clip ties in the Netherlands or Belgium? OPTI-PACK is the exclusive Benelux distributor of Irostel clip ties. Order via optipack.nl or contact us at +31 70 321 00 31. Fast delivery times are guaranteed.