Bags & Packaging

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.

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How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
Proportions	Medium Candy Stripe Vest Carrier Bag	Typical Supermarket 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)

Medium varigauge premium carrier bags, 375mm x 450mm + 75mm (15in x 18in + 3in). Available in 4 colour variations:

• Black
• Burgundy
• Clear
• Dark Blue

Sold in packs of 25.

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How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
Proportions	Varigauge Premium Carrier Bags	Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag
	Slightly shorter but a little wider than a typical supermarket carrier.
Size	375mm x 450mm + 75mm (15in x 18in + 3in)	305mm x 483cm x 533mm (12in x 19in x 21in)
Thickness	45 - 27.5 micron (180 - 110 gauge) Between 35% - 60% thicker than a typical supermarket carrier. Note that a varigauge carrier bag is thicker at the top than it is at the bottom. This is why we've listed a thickness range rather than a single thickness value above.	18 micron (72 gauge)
What does it look and feel like?
Varigauge carrier bags combine great looks with superior quality and strength and are generally considered a far superior bag compared to cheap and cheerful "vest" type supermarket carriers which favour function over form. This varigauge carrier is manufactured from a low density polythene which means it feels smooth and thick to touch when compared with a supermarket carrier. Low density polythene also lacks the noisy scrunch that is often associated with cheaper, lower quality carrier bags like supermarket carriers. As such, you'll find varigauge carrier bags are a preferred carrier bag for high class retailers who sell quality products. You'll find varigauge carrier bags in stores selling high value goods such as computer retailers or the likes of Harrods and other high end retailers. This type of carrier bag is usually associated with good quality or premium products.
What's it used for?
A very strong, top quality carrier bag. Popular with many retailers who want to suggest an air of quality about their products. This covers everything from fashion to consumer electronics retailers as well as photo studios and art galleries. The clear version of this carrier bag is particular popular with retailers who want to show off or advertise the product within the bag to other people. The customer effectively becomes a walking advertisement for the product within the bag and if a passer by sees that someone is carrying one of these products then they themselves may be more inclined to purchase.
What do the dimensions mean?
Let's take the the Standard bag as an example, 375mm x 450mm + 75mm (15in x 18in + 3in) means: the bag width is 375mm (15in) the bag length is 450mm (18in) the bag has a bottom gusset of 75mm (3in) Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below: A = 375mm (15in) B = 450mm (18in) C = 75mm (3in)

Clear Roll Bags (low density), suitable for food use as well as many other applications. Roll bags are perfect for use in conjunction with self service roll bag dispensers often found in green grocers.

• 225mm x 340mm (9in x 13in)
• 250 per roll
• Low density polythene
• 18 micron (72 gauge)

You may also be interested in our high density clear polythene roll bags

Clear Roll Bags (High Density), suitable for food use as well as many other applications. Roll bags are perfect for use in conjunction with roll bag dispensers.

• 225mm x 340mm (9in x 13in)
• 500 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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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?

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How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
Proportions	Medium Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Bag	Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag
	Very slightly shorter and narrower than a typical supermarket carrier with 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	16 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)

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

38gsm Grease Proof Paper, suitable for food use.
Greaseproof paper is impermeable to grease and oil and is typically used as food packaging for greasy and oily food.

• 450mm x 700mm (18in x 28in)
• 1 ream (480 sheets) per pack
• Natural white
• Suitable for food use

18gsm CAP Tissue Paper. Suitable for most general wrapping applications.
If you are packaging delicate items or easily tarnished items such as silverware, glassware, fragile china or clothing, we recommend our Acid Free Tissue paper instead.

• Dimensions 450mm x 700mm (17.5in x 27.5in)
• Available in Pink, Bottle Green, Turquoise, Dark Blue, Indigo Blue, Orange or Yellow
• 1 ream (approximately 480 sheets) per pack

18gsm Acid Free Tissue Paper. Suitable for all wrapping applications including delicate or easily tarnished items such as silverware, glassware, fragile china or clothing.

• Dimensions 450mm x 700mm (17.5in x 27.5in)
• Available in Natural White and Glacier White
• 1 ream (approximately 480 sheets) per pack