Bags & Packaging
Looking for bags and packaging supplies? We stock a great range of plastic carrier bags, poly bags, paper carrier bags, strung paper bags and other packaging and sealing solutions to suit almost any retail requirement.
Whether you wrap or bag your products, whether you need sealable or open bags, film fronted, transparent or opaque bags for lightweight or heavy products, whether you sell fruit and veg, meat, greetings cards, jewellery, cosmetics, fashion, toys, sweets, pet food, flowers, electronics, kitchenware, tools or hardware, we have a solution for you! And if you're not sure what you need, then we have the knowledge and expertise to advise.
Like any sensible retailer, we're very aware of the impact that plastic bags can have on the environment and, as such, stock several recycled plastic bag and biodegradable carrier bag products as well as more environmentally friendly paper carrier bag and strung paper bag alternatives. In relation to this, we also recommend that our customers take a look at our buyer guide page regarding the situation with carrier bag tax laws within the UK, Ireland and further afield and how they may already affect you.
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Small white vest carriers, available in 2 types:
- Standard duty (9 micron). Sold in packs of 100.
- Heavy duty (17 micron). Sold in packs of 100.
Dimensions are 254mm x 381mm x 457mm (10in x 15in x 18in). What do these dimensions mean?
Want to know what this bag is typically used for? Click here!
| How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier? |
| Proportions |
Small White Vest Carrier Bag |
Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag |
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Considerably narrower and shorter than a typical supermarket carrier.
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| Size |
254mm x 381mm x 457mm
(10in x 15in x 18in) |
305mm x 483cm x 533mm
(12in x 19in x 21in) |
| Thickness |
Standard duty = 9 micron
(36 gauge)
Approximately 50% thinner than a typical supermarket carrier. |
18 micron
(72 gauge) |
Heavy duty = 17 micron
(68 gauge)
Approximately 5% thinner than a typical supermarket carrier. |
| What does it look and feel like? |
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Like a supermarket carrier, this is a vest carrier bag which refers to the vest shaped appearance of the bag. It's manufactured from a high density polythene which means it's scrunchy and thin to touch, just like a supermarket carrier. And just like a supermarket carrier, these bags are primarily designed for function over form. It's rare that you would find this type of bag in high end boutiques but you'll be sure to find them in the vast majority of high street stores.
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| What's it used for? |
Standard duty:
Typically used for fine knitwear, underwear, socks and other small items of clothing. This bag is not limited to use with clothing lines however and is frequently used for a huge variety of other small lightweight product lines. Not suitable for heavy items and / or items with sharp corners.
Heavy duty:
This bag is almost double the thickness of the standard duty version and is therefore more suited to items that may have sharp corners. Typically used for household products, cosmetics, small sweet and savoury foods, and small toys. This bag has more of a quality feel to it compared to the standard duty version. |
| What do the dimensions mean? |
254mm x 381mm x 457mm (10in x 15in x 18in) means:
- the bag width is 254mm (10in) but expands outwards to 381mm (15in) when the gusset is fully opened
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- the bag length is 457mm (18in)
Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below:
- A = 254mm (16in)
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- B = 381mm (25in)
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- C = 457mm (29in)
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Brown paper carrier bags with a flat tape handle attached to the exterior of the bag.
Bags are suitable for food use and have a flat block bottom which is ideal for holding boxes or food containers. You'll frequently find these bags used by takeaway outlets and coffee shops as well as other retail stores.
Available in 3 different sizes as detailed below. Dimensions refer to width x height x depth. Not sure what these dimensions mean? Click here to see the diagram!
- Small: 180mm x 220mm x 90mm (7in x 8.5in x 3.5in)
- Medium: 200mm x 250mm x 120mm (8in x 10in x 4.5in)
- Large: 250mm x 300mm x 140mm (10in x 12in x 5.5in)
We also stock this range of Paper Carrier Bags in White. Click here for details.
Want to know what this bag is typically used for? Click here!
| How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier? |
| Proportions |
Brown Paper Carrier Bags |
Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag |
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Small: considerably narrower and shorter than a typical supermarket carrier.
Medium: very roughly half the size of a supermarket carrier.
Large: slightly shorter than a supermarket carrier but roughly the same width.
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| Size |
Small = 180mm x 220mm x 90mm
(7in x 8.5in x 3.5in) |
305mm x 483cm x 533mm
(12in x 19in x 21in) |
Medium = 200mm x 250mm x 120mm
(8in x 10in x 4.5in) |
Large = 250mm x 300mm x 140mm
(10in x 12in x 5.5in) |
| Thickness |
70 gsm (grams per square metre) |
18 micron
(72 gauge) |
| What does it look and feel like? |
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Paper carrier bags are a very popular and great looking alternative to cheap looking plastic carrier bags that never look out of place in any retail environment from fashion to food. Retailers love paper carrier bags for their natural, hand crafted appearance that helps to suggest a certain quality about the product within the bag. Our paper carrier bags are manufactured from a thick 70gsm paper which gives them a good quality feel.
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| What's it used for? |
Small:
Think takeaway coffees, sandwiches, cupcakes, pies and other snacks as well as crafts, handmade soaps, jewellery and other small fashion items.
Medium:
Our mid size paper carrier bag is suitable for, amongst other things, larger food items, craft products and fashion accessories.
Large:
Very popular with takeaway food outlets as the block bottom design of the bag is perfect for holding food containers. This size of bag is also frequently used by those selling larger craft items.
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| What do the dimensions mean? |
Let's take the the Medium bag as an example, 200mm x 250mm x 120mm (8in x 10in x 4.5in) means:
- the bag width is 200mm (8in)
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- the bag length is 250mm (10in)
- the bag has a depth of 120mm (4.5in)
Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below:
- A = 200mm (8in)
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- B = 250mm (10in)
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- C = 120mm (4.5in)
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White paper carrier bags with a flat tape handle attached to the exterior of the bag.
Bags are suitable for food use and have a flat block bottom which is ideal for holding boxes or food containers. You'll frequently find these bags used by takeaway outlets and coffee shops as well as other retail stores.
Available in 3 different sizes as detailed below. Dimensions refer to width x height x depth. Not sure what these dimensions mean? Click here to see the diagram!
- Small: 180mm x 220mm x 90mm (7in x 8.5in x 3.5in)
- Medium: 200mm x 250mm x 120mm (8in x 10in x 4.5in)
- Large: 250mm x 300mm x 140mm (10in x 12in x 5.5in)
We also stock this range of Paper Carrier Bags in Brown. Click here for details.
Want to know what this bag is typically used for? Click here!
| How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier? |
| Proportions |
White Paper Carrier Bags |
Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag |
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Small: considerably narrower and shorter than a typical supermarket carrier.
Medium: very roughly half the size of a supermarket carrier.
Large: slightly shorter than a supermarket carrier but roughly the same width.
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| Size |
Small = 180mm x 220mm x 90mm
(7in x 8.5in x 3.5in) |
305mm x 483cm x 533mm
(12in x 19in x 21in) |
Medium = 200mm x 250mm x 120mm
(8in x 10in x 4.5in) |
Large = 250mm x 300mm x 140mm
(10in x 12in x 5.5in) |
| Thickness |
70 gsm (grams per square metre) |
18 micron
(72 gauge) |
| What does it look and feel like? |
|
Paper carrier bags are a very popular and great looking alternative to cheap looking plastic carrier bags that never look out of place in any retail environment from fashion to food. Retailers love paper carrier bags for their natural, hand crafted appearance that helps to suggest a certain home made or rustic quality about the product within the bag. Our paper carrier bags are manufactured from a thick 70gsm paper which gives them a good quality feel.
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| What's it used for? |
Small:
Think takeaway coffees, sandwiches, cupcakes, pies and other snacks as well as crafts, handmade soaps, jewellery and other small fashion items.
Medium:
Our mid size paper carrier bag is suitable for, amongst other things, larger food items, craft products and fashion accessories.
Large:
Very popular with takeaway food outlets as the block bottom design of the bag is perfect for holding food containers. This size of bag is also frequently used by those selling larger craft items.
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| What do the dimensions mean? |
Let's take the the Medium bag as an example, 200mm x 250mm x 120mm (8in x 10in x 4.5in) means:
- the bag width is 200mm (8in)
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- the bag length is 250mm (10in)
- the bag has a depth of 120mm (4.5in)
Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below:
- A = 200mm (8in)
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- B = 250mm (10in)
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- C = 120mm (4.5in)
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Small white vest carriers, 20 micron.
Sold in packs of 100.
Dimensions are 203mm x 330mm x 457mm (8in x 13in x 18in). What do these dimensions mean?
Want to know what this bag is typically used for? Click here!
| How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier? |
| Proportions | Small White Vest Carrier Bag | Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag |
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| Shorter and narrower than a typical supermarket carrier with shorter handles. |
| Size | 203mm x 330mm x 457mm
(8in x 13in x 18in) | 305mm x 483cm x 533mm
(12in x 19in x 21in) |
| Thickness | 20 micron
(80 gauge)
Approximately 10% thicker than a typical supermarket carrier. | 18 micron
(72 gauge) |
| What does it look and feel like? |
| Like a supermarket carrier, this is a vest carrier bag which refers to the vest shaped appearance of the bag. It's manufactured from a high density polythene which means it's scrunchy and thin to touch, just like a supermarket carrier. And just like a supermarket carrier, these bags are primarily designed for function over form. It's rare that you would find this type of bag in high end boutiques but you'll be sure to find them in the vast majority of high street stores, off licenses and takeaways. |
| What's it used for? |
| This is a small but very strong bag, typically used for small bottles (glass and plastic) such as beer and soft drinks as well as jars, such as honey, jam and sauces. Owing to its small size it is ideal for holding any number of small objects that would be otherwise lost in a larger bag. It's opaque white colour ensures that items within the bag are not visible. |
| What do the dimensions mean? |
203mm x 330mm x 457mm (8in x 13in x 18in) means:- the bag width is 203mm (8in) but expands outwards to 330mm (13in) when the gusset is fully opened
- the bag length is 457mm (18in)
Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below:- A = 203mm (8in)
- B = 330mm (13in)
- C = 457mm (18in)
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Clear Roll Bags (High Density) with gusset, suitable for food use as well as many other applications. Roll bags are perfect for use in conjunction with roll bag dispensers and bag neck sealing machines.
What do the dimensions mean?
- The bag width is 225mm (9in) but expands outwards to 340mm (13in) when the gusset is fully opened
- The bag length is 440mm (17in)
Features
- 225mm x 340mm x 440mm (9in x 13in x 17in)
- Gusset
- 250 per roll
- High density polythene
- 9 micron (36 gauge)
You may also be interested in our low density clear polythene roll bags
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Small black vest carriers, 20 micron.
Sold in packs of 100.
Dimensions are 203mm x 330mm x 457mm (8in x 13in x 18in). What do these dimensions mean?
Want to know what this bag is typically used for? Click here!
| How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier? |
| Proportions | Small Black Vest Carrier Bag | Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag |
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| Shorter and narrower than a typical supermarket carrier with shorter handles. |
| Size | 203mm x 330mm x 457mm
(8in x 13in x 18in) | 305mm x 483cm x 533mm
(12in x 19in x 21in) |
| Thickness | 20 micron
(80 gauge)
Approximately 10% thicker than a typical supermarket carrier. | 18 micron
(72 gauge) |
| What does it look and feel like? |
| Like a supermarket carrier, this is a vest carrier bag which refers to the vest shaped appearance of the bag. It's manufactured from a high density polythene which means it's scrunchy and thin to touch, just like a supermarket carrier. And just like a supermarket carrier, these bags are primarily designed for function over form. It's rare that you would find this type of bag in high end boutiques but you'll be sure to find them in the vast majority of high street stores, off licenses and takeaways. |
| What's it used for? |
| This is a small but very strong bag, typically used for small bottles (glass and plastic) such as beer and soft drinks as well as jars, such as honey, jam and sauces. Owing to its small size it is ideal for holding any number of small objects that would be otherwise lost in a larger bag. It's opaque black colour ensures that items within the bag are not visible. |
| What do the dimensions mean? |
203mm x 330mm x 457mm (8in x 13in x 18in) means:- the bag width is 203mm (8in) but expands outwards to 330mm (13in) when the gusset is fully opened
- the bag length is 457mm (18in)
Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below:- A = 203mm (8in)
- B = 330mm (13in)
- C = 457mm (18in)
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Learn More
