Abstract: A bulk bag for flowable goods characterized in that the discharge opening for the bag is held securely for transport and handling by a pair of interlocking first and second loops disposed on the discharge means and bag side, respectively, the second loops being capable of being remotely opened by release of a releasable attachment of a first portion of the second loop to a second portion of such loop, and further wherein a strap is provided having a first, upper end securely attached to the bag side above each of said second loops and a second, lower end which is releasably secured to each second loop.