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The Dry Journal

Notes on waterproof construction, ratings and OEM production.

IPX6, IPX7 or IPX8? Choosing the Right Waterproof Rating

The IPX code tells you what a bag can survive. IPX6 means powerful water jets - heavy rain, spray and waves breaking over the deck. IPX7 means immersion: up to 1 metre of water for 30 minutes. IPX8 goes beyond that, for continuous immersion.

In practice: a roll-top dry bag (IPX6) is the right tool for rain, spray and short drops in the water - it even floats when loaded. For gear that must survive full immersion, choose an airtight zip (IPX7). For small essentials you open all day, a magnetic seal (IPX8) snaps shut on contact, every time.

Three Ways to Seal a Bag: Roll-Top, Airtight Zip, Magnetic

The roll-top is the original: fold the collar down three times, clip it, and the seal tightens itself. It is simple, nearly indestructible, and the standard for dry bags and duffels.

The airtight zip works like a dry-suit zipper - gas-tight, fully submersible, and the choice for backpacks and crossbody bags that carry phones and electronics. The magnetic seal uses a FIDLOCK closure that finds its own lock on contact: the fastest one-handed close, ideal for small bags you open constantly.

From Drawing to Dry Bag: How an OEM Order Runs

It starts with an inquiry - a style from our range, or your own drawing or sample. We confirm materials, colors, logo method, MOQ and pricing in a written quotation.

Next, sampling: a physical sample with your logo and colors, checked against the spec. Once approved, production runs with in-line and final QC, then packing to your retail spec - hangtags, barcodes and private-label packaging included. Four steps, all confirmed in writing before you commit.