Gunny sack

Modern-day versions of these sacks are often made from synthetic fabrics such as polypropylene.

The word gunny, meaning coarse fabric, is of Indo-Aryan[1] origin.

Reusable gunny sacks, typically holding about 50 kilograms (110 lb), were traditionally used, and continue to be to some extent, for transporting grain, potatoes and other agricultural products.

"[2] Gunny sacks are sometimes used as sandbags for erosion control, especially in emergencies.

Up until the latter part of the twentieth century, when they became less common, the sacks were one of the primary tools for fighting grass fires in rural areas, used while soaked with water when available.