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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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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Want to know what this bag is typically used for? Click here!
| How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier? |
| Proportions |
Varigauge Premium Carrier Bags |
Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag |
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Slightly shorter but a little wider than a typical supermarket carrier.
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| 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.
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18 micron
(72 gauge) |
| What does it look and feel like? |
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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.
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| What's it used for? |
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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.
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| 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)
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Light Duty Black Refuse Sack Dustbin Bags on Roll (20 per roll), suitable for domestic and light commerical waste applications or storage / transportation. Need something stronger? Take a look at our strong bin bags on a roll.
- 457mm x 725mm x 850mm (18in x 29in x 34in)
- Lightweight and economical
- 20 per roll
- Black low density polythene
- 20 micron (80 gauge)
What do the dimensions mean?
457mm x 725mm x 850mm (18in x 29in x 34in) means:
- the bag width is 457mm (18in) but expands outwards to 725mm (29in) when the gusset is fully opened
- the bag length is 850mm (34in)
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Strong Black Refuse Sack Dustbin Bags on Roll (8 per roll), with tie handle. Suitable for domestic and commerical waste applications or storage / transportation. Owing to their tie handle design, they can also be used as a very large carrier bag for large toys or other bulky, lightweight items. Looking for something cheaper? Take a look at our
light duty bin bags on a roll
- 400mm x 762mm x 1134mm (16in x 30in x 44in)
- Strong, tie handle design
- 8 per roll
- Black low density polythene
- 30 micron (120 gauge)
What do the dimensions mean?
400mm x 762mm x 1134mm (16in x 30in x 44in) means:
- the bag width is 400mm (16in) but expands outwards to 762mm (30in) when the gusset is fully opened
- the bag length is 1134mm (44in)
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Medium Duty Black Refuse Sack Dustbin Bags (200 per box, packed loose). These bags do not have a tie handle, click here to see our tie handle bin bags. Suitable for domestic and commerical applications or storage / transportation.
- 406mm x 620mm x 970mm (16in x 25in x 38in)
- Strong, heavy duty refuse bag
- 200 per box
- Black low density polythene
- 30 micron (120 gauge)
What do the dimensions mean?
406mm x 620mm x 970mm (16in x 25in x 38in) means:
- the bag width is 406mm (16in) but expands outwards to 620mm (25in) when the gusset is fully opened
- the bag length is 970mm (38in)
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Strong Black Refuse Sack / Dustbin Bags (200 per box, packed loose). These bags do not have a tie handle, click here to see our tie handle bin bags. These bin bags are suitable for commerical applications and are popular with garden centres for packaging plants and shrubs.
- 457mm x 725mm x 975mm (18in x 29in x 39in)
- Strong, heavy duty black refuse bag
- 200 per box
- Black high density polythene
- 30 micron (120 gauge)
What do the dimensions mean?
457mm x 725mm x 975mm (18in x 29in x 39in) means:
- the bag width is 457mm (18in) but expands outwards to 725mm (29in) when the gusset is fully opened
- the bag length is 975mm (39in)
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Black with gold pin stripe high density patch handle carriers. Available in 4 sizes:
- Tiny - 185mm x 250mm (7.25in x 10in). Sold in packs of 500.
- Handy - 225mm x 275mm (9in x 11in). Sold in packs of 500.
- Standard - 375mm x 450mm + 75mm (15in x 18in + 3in). Sold in packs of 100.
- Fashion - 550mm x 450mm + 100mm (22in x 18in + 4in). Sold in packs of 50.
Not sure what these dimensions mean? Click here!
Want to know what this bag is typically used for? Click here!
| How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier? |
| Proportions |
Black Gold Pin Stripe Carrier Bags |
Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag |
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Tiny: considerably narrower and shorter than a typical supermarket carrier.
Handy: narrower and shorter than a typical supermarket carrier.
Standard: roughly the same height as a supermarket carrier but slightly wider.
Fashion: slightly taller than a supermarket carrier and considerably wider.
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| Size |
Tiny = 185mm x 250mm
(7.5in x 10in) |
305mm x 483cm x 533mm
(12in x 19in x 21in) |
Handy = 225mm x 275mm
(9in x 11in) |
Standard = 380mm x 450mm + 76mm
(15in x 18in + 3in) |
Fashion = 550mm x 450mm + 76mm
(22in x 18in + 3in) |
| Thickness |
Tiny = 25 micron
(100 gauge)
Approximately 30% thicker than a typical supermarket carrier. |
18 micron
(72 gauge) |
Handy = 35 micron
(140 gauge)
Approximately 50% thicker than a typical supermarket carrier. |
Standard = 40 micron
(160 gauge)
Approximately 55% thicker than a typical supermarket carrier. |
Fashion = 45 micron
(180 gauge)
Approximately 60% thicker than a typical supermarket carrier. |
| What does it look and feel like? |
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Patch handle carrier bags combine good looks with quality and strength and are generally considered a step up from your average "vest" type supermarket carrier which favours function over form. This patch handle carrier is manufactured from a high density polythene like a supermarket carrier but is considerably thicker. The result is a bag that crunches a little like a crisp packet but is smooth and thick to touch when compared with a supermarket carrier. You'll find high density patch handle carrier bags in many of the big high street retailers, particularly fast fashion retailers like H&M, River Island and Topshop. This type of carrier bag suggests good quality but not premium products.
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| What's it used for? |
Tiny:
A very small bag which is ideal for jewellery, watches and other gold and silver items. Also popular for cosmetics, scented oils and soap, small craft items and toys.
Handy:
A small bag for small items such as mobile phone accessories, hair and beauty accessories, jewellery and fashion accessories, electronic cigarettes, small craft items and small toys.
Standard:
A general purpose, good quality carrier bag, popular with fashion retailers and those selling quality product lines. Typically use for packaging skirts, shirts, trousers, knitwear and hats as well as toys and quality household goods, craft items and framed pictures.
Fashion:
As the name suggests, owing to its wider dimension, this bag is particularly popular with fashion retailers and is ideal for suits, jackets and other bulky fashion lines. It's also frequently used for towels and bedding, larger framed pictures as well as numerous other bulky products where width is required.
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| What do the dimensions mean? |
Let's take the the Standard bag as an example, 380mm x 450mm + 76mm (15in x 18in + 3in) means:
- the bag width is 380mm (15in)
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- the bag length is 450mm (18in)
- the bag has a bottom gusset of 76mm (3in)
- note that some sizes of this bag do not have a gusset, in which case the dimension expressed is width x height only
Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below:
- A = 380mm (15in)
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- B = 450mm (18in)
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- C = 76mm (3in)
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Black with gold pin stripe low density patch handle carriers, 30 micron. Available in 3 sizes:
- Handy - 254mm x 381mm (10in x 15in). Sold in packs of 100.
- Standard - 381mm x 457mm + 100mm (15in x 18in + 4in). Sold in packs of 100.
- Fashion - 555mm x 505mm (22in x 20in). Sold in packs of 100.
Not sure what these dimensions mean? Click here!
Want to know what this bag is typically used for? Click here!
| How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier? |
| Proportions |
Black Gold Pin Stripe High Density Carrier Bags |
Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag |
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Handy: narrower and shorter than a typical supermarket carrier.
Standard: roughly the same height as a supermarket carrier but slightly wider.
Fashion: slightly taller than a supermarket carrier and considerably wider.
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| Size |
Handy = 254mm x 381mm
(10in x 15in) |
305mm x 483cm x 533mm
(12in x 19in x 21in) |
Standard = 380mm x 450mm + 76mm
(15in x 18in + 4in) |
Fashion = 555mm x 505mm
(22in x 20in) |
| Thickness |
30 micron
(110 gauge)
Approximately 40% thicker than a typical supermarket carrier. |
18 micron
(72 gauge) |
| What does it look and feel like? |
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Patch handle carrier bags combine good looks with quality and strength and are generally considered a step up from your average "vest" type supermarket carrier which favours function over form. This patch handle 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 patch handle carrier bags are popular with retailers who want to suggest an air of quality about their products.
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| What's it used for? |
Handy:
A small bag for small items such as mobile phone accessories, hair and beauty accessories, jewellery and fashion accessories, electronic cigarettes, small craft items and small toys.
Standard:
A general purpose, good quality carrier bag, popular with fashion retailers and those selling quality product lines. Typically use for packaging skirts, shirts, trousers, knitwear and hats as well as toys and quality household goods, craft items and framed pictures.
Fashion:
As the name suggests, owing to its wider dimension, this bag is particularly popular with fashion retailers and is ideal for suits, jackets and other bulky fashion lines. It's also frequently used for towels and bedding, larger framed pictures as well as numerous other bulky products where width is required.
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| What do the dimensions mean? |
Let's take the the Standard bag as an example, 381mm x 457mm + 100mm (15in x 18in + 4in) means:
- the bag width is 381mm (15in)
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- the bag length is 457mm (18in)
- the bag has a bottom gusset of 100mm (4in)
- note that some sizes of this bag do not have a gusset, in which case the dimension expressed is width x height only
Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below:
- A = 381mm (15in)
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- B = 457mm (18in)
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- C = 100mm (4in)
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Blue permanent seal mailing bags with a 50mm lip containing a permanent seal adhesive strip to secure the bag.
Our mailing bags are extremely popular with eBayers and other mail order specialists.
Available in the following sizes:
- 229mm x 318mm (9in x 12.5in) Per 100 (opening on 229mm side)
- 305mm x 406mm (12in x 16in) Per 100 (opening on 305mm side)
- 330mm x 483mm (13in x 19in) Per 100 (opening on 330mm side)
- 432mm x 559mm (17in x 22in) Per 100 (opening on 432mm side)
- 483mm x 737mm (19in x 29in) Per 100 (opening on 483mm side)
- 711mm x 634mm (27in x 25in) Per 100 (opening on 711mm side)
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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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Black Gold Pin Stripe
