Field Notes on a Quiet Workhorse: Post Mortem Bag, Double Zipper, 36×90 Inches #CG23690O00

In the world of emergency logistics and mortuary operations, gear either works every time or it doesn’t make the cut. The Post Mortem Bag from Heleegarment has been showing up in procurement lists more often lately—and for pretty practical reasons. To be honest, this is one of those products where reliability beats flash. What matters is clean, leak-proof performance, safe handling, and straightforward storage.

What’s changing in the industry

Demand spikes during mass casualty incidents or seasonal surges have pushed buyers to standardize on durable, sealed designs. Actually, the big trend is moving from stitched seams to fully heat-sealed seams with PVC/PEVA laminates—less failure risk, better leak resistance, easier decontamination. Another shift: double-zipper tracks for redundancy and faster access when identification or sealing must be done quickly.

Materials and build (quick walkthrough)

Heleegarment’s unit uses high-quality PVC/PEVA film, heat-sealed seams, and a straight #5 double-zipper configuration. The zipper and seam are heat-bonded, not stitched—key to being waterproof and leak-proof. It also includes two plastic handles; many customers say the grip is basic but adequate for repositioning.

Product specifications

Testing standards and data (typical)

Internal QA often references ASTM D882 for film tensile behavior and ASTM D751-style seam/hydrostatic checks. In a recent production lot, tensile (machine direction) measured ≈ 22–28 MPa; seam peel held above 120 N/25 mm. Not lab-certified across every lot, but the pattern is consistent. However, always verify with your acceptance tests.

Applications and handling

- Hospitals and mortuaries; temperature-controlled storage preferred (5–30°C).
- EMS, public health, and ME offices; double zipper eases ID and reseal.
- Disaster response caches; compact stacking for surge inventory.
- Airlines/shipping; leak-proof design reduces secondary containment needs (follow local regs).

Many users report the Post Mortem Bag opens smoothly even with gloves on. I guess the #5 zips hit the sweet spot: sturdy but not bulky.

Vendor snapshot (quick compare)

If you need customization, Heleegarment offers size tweaks, thicker film for cold-chain storage, custom tags, and color coding. The Post Mortem Bag also accepts printed IDs or barcodes for chain-of-custody workflows.

Real-world note

A regional EMS cache manager told me their switch to heat-sealed PVC/PEVA “basically ended mop-ups.” Not scientific, but it tracks with what we see in testing. Service life? Stored flat in a cool, dry place, expect ≥ 3–5 years; sunlight and heat shorten that (like most films).

Compliance pointers

- Follow OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens exposure control rules on handling and labeling.
- For infectious cases, align with WHO guidance and local public health directives.
- Internal QC aligning with ASTM D751 and D882 helps maintain batch consistency.

Final thought: the Post Mortem Bag is not about bells and whistles. It’s about doing one solemn job—cleanly, safely, and predictably.

Authoritative citations

1. OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1030
2. WHO. Safe management of a dead body in the context of COVID-19. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/safe-management-of-a-dead-body-for-covid-19
3. ASTM D751. Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics. https://www.astm.org/d0751_d0751m-20.html
4. ASTM D882. Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting. https://www.astm.org/d0882-18.html