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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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  1. Large Candy Stripe Carrier Bag

    Starting at: £1.02

    Medium candy stripe vest carriers, 10 micron. Available in 2 colour variations:

    • Red White Stripe
    • Blue White Stripe

    Sold in packs of 100.

    Dimensions are 279mm x 432mm x 533mm (11in x 17in x 21in). What do these dimensions mean?

    Available in Red White stripe or Blue White stripe, make your selection from the yellow box above.

    Want to know what this bag is typically used for? Click here!

     

    How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
    Proportions Medium Candy Stripe Vest Carrier Bag Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag
    Candy Stripe Vest Carrier Bag Tesco Vest Carrier Bag
    Similar in proportion to a typical supermarket carrier but with a visibly higher neckline and shorter, narrower handles.
    Size 279mm x 432mm x 533mm
    (11in x 17in x 21in)
    305mm x 483cm x 533mm
    (12in x 19in x 21in)
    Thickness 10 micron
    (40 gauge)

    Approximately 45% thinner 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.
    What's it used for?
    This is a very popular general purpose carrier bag, typically used for fruit and veg, household goods, light clothing items, hats, kidswear and pot plants. Not suitable for heavy items and / or items with sharp corners.
    What do the dimensions mean?
    279mm x 432mm x 533mm (11in x 17in x 21in) means:
    • the bag width is 279mm (11in) but expands outwards to 432mm (17in) when the gusset is fully opened
    • the bag length is 533mm (21in)
    Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below:
    • A = 279mm (11in)
    • B = 432mm (17in)
    • C = 533mm (21in)
    Vest Carrier Bag Dimension Explanation
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  2. Medium White Vest Carrier Bags

    Starting at: £1.35

    Medium white vest carriers, available in 3 types:

    • Standard duty (9 micron). Sold in packs of 100.
    • Medium duty (13 micron) Sold in packs of 100.
    • Heavy duty (18 micron) Sold in packs of 100.

    Dimensions are 279mm x 432mm x 533mm (11in x 17in x 21in). 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 Medium White Vest Carrier Bag Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag
    Medium White Vest Carrier Bag Tesco Vest Carrier Bag
    Similar in proportion to a typical supermarket carrier but slightly narrower with very slightly shorter handles.
    Size 279mm x 432mm x 533mm
    (11in x 17in x 21in)
    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)
    Medium duty = 13 micron
    (52 gauge)

    Approximately 30% thinner than a typical supermarket carrier.
    Heavy duty = 18 micron
    (72 gauge)

    The same thickness as a typical supermarket carrier.
    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.
    What's it used for?
    Standard duty:
    General purpose carrier bag, typically used for small grocery items, household goods, light clothing items, hats, kidswear and pot plants. This is the thinnest version of this carrier bag and is not suitable for heavy items and / or items with sharp corners.

    Medium duty:
    Slightly thicker than the standard duty version, this carrier bag is ideal for certain clothing lines (such as light jackers, trousers and shirts) as well as many food lines (meat, fruit and veg and specialist foods). This bag is also popular with shoe retailers as it accommodates small shoe boxes (typically ladies shoes) and shoes that are sold without boxes.

    Heavy duty:
    This is a good quality, strong carrier bag, typically used by food retailers for heavy food items including butchers who are bagging meat on the bone. Also commonly used for tools, pet food and books. Owing to its strength, this bag does not tear easily.
    What do the dimensions mean?
    279mm x 432mm x 533mm (11in x 17in x 21in) means:
    • the bag width is 279mm (11in) but expands outwards to 432mm (17in) when the gusset is fully opened
    • the bag length is 533mm (21in)
    Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below:
    • A = 279mm (11in)
    • B = 432mm (17in)
    • C = 533mm (21in)
    Vest Carrier Bag Dimension Explanation
    Learn More
  3. Brown Paper Carrier Bags

    Starting at: £1.75

    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
    Brown Paper Carrier Bags Tesco Vest Carrier Bag
    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.
    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 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.
    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.
    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)
    • 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)
    • B = 250mm (10in)
    • C = 120mm (4.5in)
    Paper Carrier Bag Dimension Explanation
    Learn More
  4. White Paper Carrier Bags

    Starting at: £1.90

    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
    White Paper Carrier Bags Tesco Vest Carrier Bag
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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)
    • 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)
    • B = 250mm (10in)
    • C = 120mm (4.5in)
    Paper Carrier Bag Dimension Explanation
    Learn More
  5. Medium Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Bags

    Out of stock

    Medium blue recycled vest carriers, 16 micron. These are a cheaper alternative to our other Medium blue recycled vest carriers, available for a limited time only.

    Sold in packs of 100.

    Dimensions are 279mm x 432mm x 533mm (11in x 17in x 21in). 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?
    ProportionsMedium Blue Recycled Vest Carrier BagTypical Supermarket Carrier Bag
    Medium Blue Recycled Vest Carrier BagTesco Vest Carrier Bag
    Very slightly shorter and narrower than a typical supermarket carrier with slightly shorter handles.
    Size279mm x 432mm x 533mm
    (11in x 17in x 21in)
    305mm x 483cm x 533mm
    (12in x 19in x 21in)
    Thickness16 micron
    (64 gauge)

    Approximately 10% thinner 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.
    What's it used for?
    Typically used for footwear, selected clothing lines (knitwear for example), plants, DIY goods (hardware, tools and paint), electrical goods, car parts and accessories, books and pet food.
    What do the dimensions mean?
    279mm x 432mm x 533mm (11in x 17in x 21in) means:
    • the bag width is 279mm (11in) but expands outwards to 432mm (17in) when the gusset is fully opened
    • the bag length is 533mm (21in)
    Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below:
    • A = 279mm (11in)
    • B = 432mm (17in)
    • C = 533mm (21in)
    Vest Carrier Bag Dimension Explanation
    Learn More
  6. Medium Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Bags 100 per pack front view

    Medium blue recycled vest carriers, 16 micron. These are a cheaper alternative to our other Medium blue recycled vest carriers, available for a limited time only.

    Sold in packs of 100.

    Dimensions are 279mm x 432mm x 533mm (11in x 17in x 21in). 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?
    ProportionsMedium Blue Recycled Vest Carrier BagTypical Supermarket Carrier Bag
    Medium Blue Recycled Vest Carrier BagTesco Vest Carrier Bag
    Very slightly shorter and narrower than a typical supermarket carrier with slightly shorter handles.
    Size279mm x 432mm x 533mm
    (11in x 17in x 21in)
    305mm x 483cm x 533mm
    (12in x 19in x 21in)
    Thickness16 micron
    (64 gauge)

    Approximately 10% thinner 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.
    What's it used for?
    Typically used for footwear, selected clothing lines (knitwear for example), plants, DIY goods (hardware, tools and paint), electrical goods, car parts and accessories, books and pet food.
    What do the dimensions mean?
    279mm x 432mm x 533mm (11in x 17in x 21in) means:
    • the bag width is 279mm (11in) but expands outwards to 432mm (17in) when the gusset is fully opened
    • the bag length is 533mm (21in)
    Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below:
    • A = 279mm (11in)
    • B = 432mm (17in)
    • C = 533mm (21in)
    Vest Carrier Bag Dimension Explanation
    Learn More
  7. Medium White Christmas Carrier Bags Front

    Out of stock

    Medium white vest carriers with Christmas tree print design and "Seasons Greetings" message beneath (yellow and dark green print), 14 micron.

    Sold in packs of 100.

    Dimensions are 279mm x 432mm x 533mm (11in x 17in x 21in). 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 Medium White Vest Chritmas Carrier Bag Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag
    Medium White Vest Christmas Carrier Bag Tesco Vest Carrier Bag
    Similar in proportion to a typical supermarket carrier but slightly narrower with very slightly shorter handles.
    Size 279mm x 432mm x 533mm
    (11in x 17in x 21in)
    305mm x 483cm x 533mm
    (12in x 19in x 21in)
    Thickness 14 micron
    (56 gauge)

    Approximately 20% thinner 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.
    What's it used for?
    General purpose carrier bag, ideal for clothing lines (such as light jackers, trousers and shirts) as well as many food lines (meat, fruit and veg and specialist foods). This bag is also popular with shoe retailers as it accomodates small shoe boxes (typically ladies shoes) and shoes that are sold without boxes.
    What do the dimensions mean?
    279mm x 432mm x 533mm (11in x 17in x 21in) means:
    • the bag width is 279mm (11in) but expands outwards to 432mm (17in) when the gusset is fully opened
    • the bag length is 533mm (21in)
    Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below:
    • A = 279mm (11in)
    • B = 432mm (17in)
    • C = 533mm (21in)
    Vest Carrier Bag Dimension Explanation
    Learn More

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