Classic Plastics Corporation

About Classic Plastics Corporation

Classic Plastics Corporation operates from Shorewood, Illinois, where it has accumulated over three decades of experience in polymer engineering and custom fabrication. The company serves as the vertically integrated manufacturer behind the Heavy Duty Body Bag product line. The company produces a range of mortuary and containment products including leak-resistant body bags, cremation-safe bags, alkaline hydrolysis bags, mortuary garments, and specialty plastic items. Its capabilities span custom fabrication and tooling, advanced material selection, private label services, and in-house printing and fulfillment. Materials processed include vinyl, polypropylene, polyethylene, bioplastics derived from corn and tapioca starches, PEVA, PVA, and scrim-reinforced PE-SCRIM, with thicknesses from 6–8 mil for standard duty up to 16 reinforced handles on super heavy-duty grades. Custom orders typically require a minimum of 1,000 pieces, while stock items ship within one to two business days. Classic Plastics serves the death care, healthcare, medical and scientific, government and public safety, and veterinary sectors. Direct customers include funeral homes, medical examiners, hospitals, morgues, anatomy labs, organ and tissue donor networks, coroners, police and fire departments, the U.S. Army, veterinary hospitals, wildlife and farm management facilities, and funeral supply distributors. The company also sells through a distributor network for mortuary garments. The company emphasizes its vertically integrated, end-to-end model as a differentiator, enabling spec-driven production for compliance-heavy industries. It highlights pioneering work in custom bioplastics, offering chlorine-free, Burn Wise compliant options for clean cremation and alkaline hydrolysis, along with private labeling and in-house printing for branded professional offerings.

Company details

Location

Shorewood, Illinois

Company type

Manufacturer

Minimum order

1,000 pieces for custom orders

Export compliance

Exports to Canada and Mexico; international shipping via customer's account

Lead time

1–2 business days for in-stock items; custom lead times provided at quoting

Listed under

• Plastics & Packaging Manufacturers in Illinois

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