Bags & Packaging

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.

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How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
Proportions	White Paper Carrier Bags	Typical Supermarket 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)

White strung paper bags

Suitable for a wide range of products including small gifts, cosmetics, food and greetings cards.

• Available in a variety of sizes
• Pack quantity varies depending upon bag size, full details in yellow box above
• 33gsm paper weight

White, semi opaque high density polythene bags, also known as butcher bags, suitable for food use as well as many other applications. Supplied in plastic wrapped counter top dispensers to prevent spillage.

• 10 micron / 40 gauge
• Ideal for food use
• High Density Polythene (HDPE)

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
	Considerably narrower and shorter than a typical supermarket carrier.
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?
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: 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 the bag length is 457mm (18in) Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below: A = 254mm (16in) B = 381mm (25in) C = 457mm (29in)

Very Limited stock! Misprinted Paper Bags with pink floral design print. Quantity of 1,000 per pack.

• 175mm x 232mm (7in x 9in)
• 1,000 per pack
• White paper
• Pink Floral Pattern
• Perfect for cards or small jewellery items
• Unstrung bags

Please note that these are classed as "misprint" bags. They have been acquired as liquidated stock and we only have a limited quantity available. There is a web address printed in one corner of the bag as shown in the pictures.

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
	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)