So... what ARE they made of? The details about plastic do NOT preclude these being toxic, and if they are organic, why not simply say so?
385092
They are plastic, definitely not toxic ... but they're not organic. However, the point is one avoids all the plastic produce bags by reusing these bags. They're strong, they tie tightly so food won't fall out and the people at checkout can easily read the tag numbers on each piece of fruit so they can ring up the right amount. Finally, I am a happy buyer who has zero connection with the manufacturer. I just like the product and believe it fills an important role in decreasing the amount of plastic we use in every day life.
818201
They are clearly plastic and not metal. The only thing "metal" about them is the color, so I guess that's what "metallized" means.
517719
It is my understanding that they are simply gelatin. Nothing genetically engineered. As far as I have been able to ascertain, NOW manufactures everything in this country using only the best materials.
613768
I have no idea what they are made of. They do not stain nor do they get mold or mildew and do not discolor. Some type of plastic but durable. Love them!!!!
1704571
Plastic. But, it is the special non-toxic variety that does not leach any of its properties into your food. I love this thing!
2091943
They are made of plastic. I wouldn't say it is cheap. I think they are worth the price.
1850700
I can not find a statement that clearly says they are BPA free. Here is a page from the manufacturer. http://westbend.com/support/product-faqs/materials-statements/plastics.html
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They are Completely stainless steel, no plastic anywhere. I'd guess they were addressing peoples fears regarding BPA items, not implying there was plastic involved in the product, making a strong statement that they are do Not contain BPA. They are what the picture on the left shows, totally stainless steel.
1985666
They say they are, but don't specify what the plastic is. I wash them in cold water without detergent anyway.
1615827
They are fabric. I am not sure exactly what they are made from but they are not plastic. I hope that helps.
2205309
According to the Host website they are BPA free plastic. I didn't see anything in the pamphlet that was enclosed in my box.
1858892
That I don't know. All I know is that the description says non toxic! Hope so, I do put them in a freezer ziplock bag for repeated use and don't have to worry about leaking.
1803355
I just talked with customer service on the phone, and she told me that they are BPA-free. They're made of polypropylene plastic.
58791
They are plastic. Carlos was the only one who got it wrong, maybe he misunderstood the question.
641183
I'm uncertain as I discarded the packaging. But I recall checking to see if there is BPA and as far as I can remember they are BPA free. The plastic is pretty rigid with solid colors - nothing clear. Perhaps someone with packaging can answer for certain.
1133283
Organic?!?! You've got to be kidding. The soft parts are cloth of some sort, and the hard bits are plastic, except for one wooden ring. I don't see how there could be anything organic about it.
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I'm thinking it's more likely they are some kind of plastic. But then I'm not a rubber/plastic expert. I base my answer on the fact that they are semi-transparent, don't SMELL like rubber, and the package itself does not use the word "rubber" on the label.