Sandbags

Our self-inflating flood bags keep you prepared so that when the floods come you can reduce the impact to your property and possessions. Unlike traditional sandbags our flood bags come flat packed. Contained within each bag is a cotton liner holding 200g of the Super Absorbent Polymer Sodium Polyacrylate. This polymer has the ability to absorb and safely hold up to 100 times its weight in water. One flood bag can absorb up to 20 litres of water, the final weight of the bag is approximately 18 - 20 kg. The super absorbent polymer is a non-toxic product that can be disposed of via landfill or incineration.The flood bag itself is made from jute, a strong natural fibre, which is extracted from the bark of the jute plant. Unlike the plastics used in some inflatable flood bags, jute provides an ecologically sound alternative. Jute is bio-degradable and and decomposes easily to restore nutrients to the soil and on combustion its fumes are non-toxic. Our flood bags are sturdy and strong and can withstand the significant pressure created by floodwaters.