Special Surface Channel Bags, also referred to as embossed vacuum bags or textured vacuum bags, are designed for use with external clamp vacuum machines, including the Tilia FoodSaver™, Magic Vac™, Rival Seal-a-Meal™, Black & Decker , SPV-5 , VacMaster™ , Kenmore™ Pro-2100 and 2300, Vacuseal, Deni, Cabela's, Sears-Fast Vac-Mini-2010, and many more. Often referred to as FoodSaver™ bags, Tilia™ Bags, and Ary™ Bags, these textured vacuum bags have a special embossed surface, creating channels for air to easily be removed from the bag. As a result of their textured design, embossed vacuum bags provide an higher than usual oxygen barrier, which significantly extends the shelf life and flavor of food products, as well as greatly reducing the occurrence of freezer burn and moisture loss, thus reducing waste.

While possible applications for our textured channel bags are virtually limitless, the most common application is for long term food storage. Some individuals also use these embossed vacuum bags to store clothing (which has proven to greatly reduce space requirements when vacuum sealed); emergency supplies and kits; collectible coins (the high oxygen and moisture barrier offers protection against corrosion); camping gear and the like.

Because these textured vacuum bags are able to withstand constant temperatures up to 80° C and 95° C for shorter terms, they are very suitable for sous vide applications.