A pouch is a specification pretending to be a commodity. Body bag standards — gauge, seams, zippers, handles — decide whether the worst removal of the month stays dignified or becomes an incident. Here's how to read the spec, from a premier funeral supply company since 2009.
Gauge, Seams & Leak Integrity
Material gauge (mil) is the headline spec: heavier mil resists puncture on difficult scenes and long transports. But seams decide leak integrity — heat-sealed construction outperforms sewn — and zipper quality is the difference between a pouch and a problem. Match duty grade to use across the body bags & pouches collection; selection logic in the selection guide.
Handles & Handling Rules
Load-rated handles — six or more for stairs — spread weight across the team; handles are for carrying, never dragging. Universal precautions apply to every pouch: gloves always, boards and sliders for the transfer itself, and bariatric-rated pouches staged per the bariatric plan. Scene-duty specifics for agencies live in the coroner guide.
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FAQ
What mil gauge should body bags be?
Match gauge to duty: standard transfers run lighter mil, while scene work and long transport call for heavy-gauge pouches with heat-sealed seams.
How many handles should a body bag have?
Six or more load-rated handles for any pouch that will be stair-carried — and handles are for carrying, never dragging.
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