Description
Cactus Sandbags – 100 Pack, Heavy Duty Polypropylene, 4,000 UVI Rated
Cactus Sandbags are the premium version of our woven polypropylene sandbags—engineered for professionals who need exceptional durability, longer outdoor lifespan, and clean, consistent performance. With a 4,000 UVI rating and a triple-thick 1480 denier fabric, these bags are built to last at least 2 years in direct sunlight.
Compared to our standard Economy Sandbags, Cactus Sandbags offer significantly more strength, UV protection, and durability—making them the best polypropylene sandbags you can buy.
Key Features
2 Year Life (4,000 UVI)
Easy Open Hemmed Top
Strong Tie Cords Attached
Super Duty PP Fabric
Pack of 100 Bags
Built Tough for Repeat Use
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Product Specifications
- Material: 1480 denier woven polypropylene (3× thicker than standard poly bags)
- UV Protection: 4,000 hour UVI rating (~24 months outdoor life)
- Size: 14.5" × 26"
- Color Options: Available in 4 fade-resistant colors: white, orange, black, and green
- Closure: Attached tie string
- Weight Capacity: Holds up to 50 lb (when filled with sand or gravel) or 150 lb of Steel Shot
- Packaging: Sold in 100-pack bundles
- Shipping: Free in continental USA
Volume Discounts: (Discounts automatically apply at checkout)
| 5–9 | 10–99 | 100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Save $3/Pack | Save $9/Pack | Save $15/Pack |
Built to Outperform
These bags are trusted by construction crews, municipalities, event operators, and industrial users who need field-tested reliability. The fade-resistant colors provide visual control in active areas, and the extra-thick weave resists punctures, UV degradation, and heavy wear—whether dragged, stacked, or thrown.
Ideal For:
- Barricade and traffic control
- Temporary fencing support
- Job site prep and staging
- Events, signage, and crowd control
- Long-term outdoor storage, ballast, or containment
- Liner hold-down in landfill and environmental applications
Customer Feedback
“These are the best polypropylene sandbags I’ve ever purchased.”
“Outdoors for over a year—still holding strong and looking sharp.”
“Far better construction than anything I’ve used before. You can feel the difference immediately.”
Now Available Pre-Filled
Want to save labor? Cactus Sandbags are now available pre-filled and shipped shrink-wrapped on pallets for immediate use:
- Choose 3,000 lb or 4,000 lb pallets
- 100 bags per pallet, filled with 30–40 lb of clean Class A fill material
- Bags are sewn shut, stacked, and ready to deploy
- Liftgate delivery available for residential customers or those without a forklift (delivery agreement required prior to shipment)
Buy by the Truckload
Looking for volume savings? Truckload orders (1,000+ pre-filled bags) qualify for significant discounts. Call The Sandbag Store® or fill out the form below for a custom quote on truckload pricing.
Sourcing Transparency
This product is imported to deliver premium quality at unbeatable value.
If you require 100% USA-made HD poly sandbags, please contact us for a quote and lead time.
Best-Fit Applications
Barricade & Traffic Control
Cactus Sandbags® deliver durable ballast for Type I, II, and III barricades, portable sign bases, vertical panels, and delineators. Built to withstand rough handling and vehicle runovers, their heavy woven polypropylene fabric stands up to repeated deployment on demanding roadwork and construction projects.
Temporary Fence
Weight temporary fence feet and pedestrian barriers with reusable Cactus sandbags. Designed for repeated deployment, they help contractors and rental companies reduce replacement costs across projects. Choose orange, green, black, or white fade-resistant fabric to coordinate with construction sites, events, and rental equipment.
Flood Protection
Prepare homes, businesses, and municipal facilities for flooding with premium Cactus® sandbags. Their heavy woven fabric and 4,000-hour UV rating support at least two years of outdoor service. Use them to build temporary flood barriers that help divert water and reduce property damage.
Erosion Control & SWPPP
Build temporary check dams, weight straw wattles, and protect gutters and drainage inlets with Cactus sandbags®. Durable, UV-resistant woven polypropylene supports extended use in construction-site erosion and sediment controls, including best management practices specified in your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
Temporary Retaining Walls
Create temporary retaining walls that help contain soil, sediment, mud, and debris. Cactus® sandbags combine durable woven fabric with extended UV resistance for outdoor projects. Their flexible shape and textured surface support staggered stacking for temporary erosion control and jobsite containment.
Bunker & Revetment
Cactus® sandbags provide durable fill containment for temporary bunkers, revetments, and training installations. Their heavy woven polypropylene withstands repeated handling and outdoor exposure. Sandbag Store supplies military and government sandbags and supports federal purchasing with CAGE Code 7K1M2.
Specifications
Outer Shell
Cactus® Polypropylene Fabric
| Property | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Woven Polypropylene (WPP) | — |
| Fabric Weight | 79.8 gsm (2.35 oz/yd²) | ASTM D3776 |
| UV Resistance / Outdoor Life | 4,000 hr / 2 Years* | ASTM G155* |
| Weave | 12 × 12 Woven | Manufacturer Spec |
| Fiber Content | 100% Polypropylene | AATCC 20 |
| Yarn Size | 1480 Denier Warp / 1480 Denier Fill | ASTM D1907 |
| Colorfastness to UV | Grade 4 Minimum | AATCC TM16 |
| Flame Retardant | No | ASTM D6413 |
| Water Flow Rate | High Permeability | ASTM D4491 |
Fill Options
Class 4S C-33 Masonry Sand (Optional)
| Property | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Natural Silica Sand | ASTM C33 |
| Classification | Fine Aggregate – Class 4S | ASTM C33 |
| Color | Tan / Natural | — |
| Density (Unit Weight) | 116.5 lb/ft³ | ASTM C29 |
| Material Hardness | Quartz Based (Mohs ~7) | Mineral Hardness Scale |
| Bulk Specific Gravity (SSD) | 2.751 | ASTM C128 |
| Bulk Specific Gravity (Dry) | 2.718 | ASTM C128 |
| Apparant Specific Gravity | 2.81 | ASTM C128 |
| Absorption | 0.012 | ASTM C128 |
| Sand Equivalent | 96 | ASTM D2419 |
| Fineness Modulus | 3.09 | ASTM C136 |
| Voids in Aggregate | 0.312 | ASTM C29 |
| Weed-Free Status | NAISMA Certified Weed-Free Source | NV Dept of Agriculture |
| Organic Impurities | <3 Max | ASTM C40 |
| Clay Lumps & Friable Particles | 0.001 | ASTM C142 |
| Sieve Size | Percent Passing | ASTM C33 Limits |
| 3/8" | 1 | 1 |
| #4 | 1 | 95-100% |
| #8 | 0.82 | 80-100% |
| #16 | 0.54 | 50-85% |
| #30 | 0.32 | 25-60% |
| #50 | 0.17 | 5-30% |
| #100 | 0.07 | 0-10% |
| #200 | 0.033 | 0-5% |
Chip Rock (#7 Coarse Aggregate) (Optional)
| Property | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Crushed Stone Aggregate | ASTM C33 |
| Classification | #7 Coarse Aggregate | ASTM C33 |
| Color | Natural Gray / Tan | — |
| Density (Unit Weight) | 101.8 lb/ft³ | ASTM C29 |
| Material Hardness | Quartz Based (Mohs ~7) | Mineral Hardness Scale |
| Bulk Specific Gravity (SSD) | 2.781 | ASTM C127 |
| Bulk Specific Gravity (Dry) | 2.768 | ASTM C127 |
| Apparant Specific Gravity | 2.805 | ASTM C127 |
| Absorption | 0.005 | ASTM C127 |
| Voids in Aggregate | 0.41 | ASTM C29 |
| Fractured Faces (1 Face) | 1.0 | ASTM D5821 |
| Fractured Faces (2 Faces) | 1.0 | ASTM D5821 |
| LA Abrasion Loss (500 Rev) | 0.21 | ASTM C131 |
| Cleanliness Value (CV) | 94.0 | Nevada Test 228 |
| Sieve Size | Percent Passing | — |
| 1" | 1.0 | — |
| 3/4" | 1.0 | — |
| 1/2" | 0.98 | — |
| 3/8" | 0.61 | — |
| #4 | 0.02 | — |
| #8 | 0.01 | — |
| #16 | 0.01 | — |
| #30 | 0.01 | — |
| #50 | 0.01 | — |
| #100 | 0.01 | — |
| #200 | 0.005 | — |
Washed Gravel (#9 1/2" Nominal Size) (Optional)
| Property | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Crushed Washed Gravel | ASTM C33 / ASTM D448 |
| Classification | ASTM No. 9 Aggregate | ASTM D448 |
| Color | Natural Gray / Tan | — |
| Nominal Size | 1/2 in. | — |
| Shape | Angular to Sub-Angular | — |
| Surface Condition | Washed | — |
| Weed-Free Status | NAISMA Certified Weed-Free Source | NV Dept of Agriculture |
| Organic Content | Negligible | — |
| Combustibility | Non-Combustible | — |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble | — |
| UV Stability | Permanent Mineral Material | — |
| Shelf Life | Unlimited | — |
| Sieve Size | Percent Passing | — |
| 3/8" (9.5 mm) | 1 | — |
| #4 (4.75 mm) | 0.87 | — |
| #8 (2.36 mm) | 0.34 | — |
| #16 (1.18 mm) | 0.07 | — |
| #30 (600 µm) | 0.02 | — |
| #40 (425 µm) | 0.01 | — |
| #50 (300 µm) | 0.01 | — |
| #100 (150 µm) | 0.01 | — |
| #200 (75 µm) | 0.01 | — |
