Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a continuous stretchable web wherein the stretchable web is positioned in face-to-face contact with a carrier web, the overlying webs are transported through a printing machine or other apparatus and then moved to a web separator for separating the stretchable web from the carrier web. A spreader means is associated with the separator for imparting a laterally directed spreading force to the stretchable web so that the stretchable web can be collected on a take-up roll or the like.

Abstract: A flexible bag construction and a method for producing the bag. The construction is formed from flexible plastic films located in overlying relationship with one film defining a return portion having a free edge positioned inwardly from the top of the bag. A second free edge is defined by a separate film portion in spaced relationship relative to the first free edge. A flexible plastic strip is introduced between the return portion and the opposing film and this strip is heat sealed in place. The second free edge provides a means for inserting articles into the bag whereby the bag can be used for merchandising purposes, particularly after being sealed along the second free edge. An opening is preferably formed in the top of the bag extending through overlying film portions and the intermediate strip to provide means for suspending the bag.