1. Standard Body Bags
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Made from PVC or polyethylene
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Usually black or white
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Zipper runs down the center
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Used in hospitals, mortuaries, funeral homes, and emergency services for transporting and storing bodies under normal conditions
2. Heavy-Duty Body Bags
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Reinforced material, often thicker PVC or laminated fabric
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Stronger zippers and seams
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Used in disaster recovery, military operations, or when bodies need to be moved over longer distances or rough terrain
3. Biodegradable Body Bags
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Made from eco-friendly materials such as cornstarch-based plastics or natural fibers
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Break down naturally over time
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Used for green burials or environmentally conscious funerals
4. Infectious Disease Body Bags
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Made with higher-grade leak-proof, puncture-resistant material
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Usually double-zipped and heat-sealed seams
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Often used with absorbent pads inside
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Used for handling bodies with infectious diseases to reduce contamination risks in hospitals, mortuaries, and during outbreaks
5. Transparent Body Bags
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Clear or semi-transparent material
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Allow visual identification without opening the bag
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Commonly used in forensic investigations and disaster victim identification
6. Child and Infant Body Bags
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Smaller sizes
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Same material as standard or heavy-duty bags
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Used in hospitals, mortuaries, or emergency response for infants and children
7. Disaster Pouch or Mass Casualty Body Bags
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Lightweight but durable
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Often packed flat for quick deployment
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Used by emergency services, military, and disaster response teams for mass fatality incidents
8. Thermal or Refrigerated Body Bags
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Insulated or integrated with cooling elements
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Used to preserve bodies temporarily where refrigeration units are not available, such as remote locations or field hospitals
Each type is selected based on the situation, required durability, health protocols, and storage or transport needs.
