Newly designed bags, especially the 1 and 2 gallon sizes, rip while opening, won't reseal tightly, rip easily along the sides, and leak. The old bags could be opened again and again and reused multiple times. Bring back the old design bags.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ziploc.comBy ziplocuspwr, ziplocuspwr, April 20, 2022
Like the previous design, Ziploc® brand Bags with Easy Open Tabs should provide the same great results you've come to rely on in the past. We hope you'll give us the opportunity to restore your trust and encourage you to give us a call at 1-800-558-5252. We're here M-F from 8 AM to 6 PM (CST). You can also contact us anytime by email: http://bit.ly/1MCe4EQ - please be sure to mention reference number: 018503154A.
Tab rips off when you try to open! So frustrating.
on April 25, 2016
Posted by: GS2009
from Iowa
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'm a pretty loyal Ziploc customer but these new "easy open tabs" seem to be super-glued shut (I'm exaggerating). When I grab a new bag and try to open it (with the same strength/force as the "old design" bags) it doesn't open and I end up unintentionally ripping the tab off ala the Incredible Hulk. It's infuriating. Please fix this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ziploc.comBy ziplocuspwr, ziplocuspwr, April 20, 2022
Your loyalty means a lot to us - and we're sorry about your experience with Easy Open Tabs. This certainly isn't something you should expect, and we'd love to ensure you have bags you can use with confidence. Please give us a call at 1-800-558-5252, M-F from 8 AM to 6 PM (CST), or feel free to send a quick email anytime: http://bit.ly/1MCe4EQ. Be sure to mention reference number: 017270885A.
The Ziploc Easy Open Tabs bags do not offer the same quality as the regular Ziploc bags. Both the quart-sized and sandwich bag seams split upon opening them, and the bags leak. I have always marinated a whole chicken in a gallon-sized bag, and have been able to turn it upside down to move the marinade through to coat the chicken. I was unable to do this successfully with the gallon-sized Easy Open Tab bag because the marinade leaked through the opening. I hope SC Johnson considers nixing this Ziploc bag and goes back to the tried and true.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ziploc.comBy ziplocuspwr, ziplocuspwr, April 20, 2022
You should expect each Ziploc® brand Bag to offer the same quality you've come to rely on - and Easy Open Tabs are no exception. Your trust is important to us, and we hope you'll give us a chance to restore your confidence by calling 1-800-558-5252. We're here weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM (CST), or anytime by email: http://bit.ly/1MCe4EQ. And please be sure to mention reference number: 017270811A.
We have long used Ziploc bags for organizing and storing clean bulky sweaters, sweatshirts, and cashmere sweater ensembles. It also keeps neatly folded clothes items from sliding and jumbling up in suitcases and camping backpacks. For closet storage of fabrics that should "breathe" we angle cut the bottom corners off, and sometimes wrap tissue paper around the item before sliding it flat into the bag. For backpacking and traveling we leave the corners intack and pack an entire outfit-for-one-day, including under garments, into one bag each. Straighten clothes flat in bag, seal one-half of the bag, then gently sit on the bag to let the air escape and seal the rest of the bag closed. It's amazing how much one can get into such a small travel/backpack space. And no more wet packed clothes when caught in rainstorms, wet tents, boats, or tarmacs!
We have long used Ziploc bags for organizing and storing clean bulky sweaters, sweatshirts, and cashmere sweater ensembles. It also keeps neatly folded clothes items from sliding and jumbling up in suitcases and camping backpacks. For closet storage of fabrics that should "breathe" we angle cut the bottom corners off, and sometimes wrap tissue paper around the item before sliding it flat into the bag. For backpacking and traveling we leave the corners intack and pack an entire outfit-for-one-day, including under garments, into one bag each. Straighten clothes flat in bag, seal one-half of the bag, then gently sit on the bag to let the air escape and seal the rest of the bag closed. It's amazing how much one can get into such a small travel/backpack space. And no more wet packed clothes when caught in rainstorms, wet tents, boats, or tarmacs!
The Ziploc storage gallon bags rip on sides when trying to open 'easy open tab'. My husband and I both have experienced this several times. Wasted many bags. Not happy with this product, although the easy open tab is a great concept. More work needed, Ziploc.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ziploc.comBy ziplocuspwr, ziplocuspwr, April 20, 2022
Thanks for sharing - this isn't something you (or your husband) should expect from Ziploc® brand Storage Bags with Easy Open Tabs. We'd love to make this up to you, so I hope you'll give us a call at 1-800-558-5252; we're here weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM (CST). You can also visit http://bit.ly/1MCe4EQ to connect with us via email. Be sure to mention reference number: 017239949A.
I am not impressed with the new tab opening. Every time I open one the side splits and then I can never trust now that I am not going to find a mess in my fridge or freezer. The seal is not near the quality is once was. I am wondering if I need to switch product brand after all the years of using Ziploc.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ziploc.comBy ziplocuspwr, ziplocuspwr, April 20, 2022
Ziploc® brand Bags with Easy Open Tabs should meet the high quality standards you've grown accustomed to over the years. With hope you'll give us a chance to restore your trust and confidence, I invite you to give us a call at 1-800-558-5252. We're available weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM (CST), or by email anytime: http://bit.ly/1MCe4EQ. And please be sure to mention reference number: 017236793A.
I was looking forward to tab opening---trusting it would be easier for me and my arthritic hands---but sad to say these bags are actually inferior to previous---my most used size is the "medium"---but the bags are smaller, lighter weight than the old and if tugging to open to hard it splits up the side top. I wish to know if I can find the old one's anywhere for sale??? Sorry for bad review, but your product testing division must be lacking!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ziploc.comBy ziplocuspwr, ziplocuspwr, April 20, 2022
Every Ziploc® brand Bags should meet the high standards you've come to expect in the past - and Easy Open Tabs are no exception. We'd love the chance to speak with you to further assist. When you have a moment, please call 1-800-558-5566 (M-F from 8 AM to 6 PM CST). Be sure to mention reference number: 017236895A.