Bags & Packaging

Thick, strong and robust clear polythene bags, ideal for use as stock bags, typically for storing clothes and wool. Contents remains visible which allows for easy identification of stock. Supplied in counter top cardboard box dispensers to prevent spillage.

• 125 micron / 500 gauge high quality and durable
• Ideal for food use
• Low Density Polythene (LDPE)

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.

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How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
Proportions	Brown 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 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)

Brown strung paper bags

Suitable for a wide range of products including fruit and veg and other snacks, small gifts, cosmetics and greetings cards.

• Available in a variety of sizes
• Pack quantity varies depending upon bag size, full details in yellow box above
• 37gsm paper weight

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.

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How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
Proportions	Black Gold Pin Stripe Carrier Bags	Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag
	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.
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?
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.
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.
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) 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) B = 450mm (18in) C = 76mm (3in)

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.

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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	Black Gold Pin Stripe High Density Carrier Bags	Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag
	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.
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?
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.
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.
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) 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) B = 457mm (18in) C = 100mm (4in)

Clear polythene bags, suitable for food use as well as many other applications. Supplied in counter top cardboard box dispensers to prevent spillage.
Available in various sizes from 102mm x 160mm (4in x 6in) right up to 600mm x 920mm (24in x 36in).

• 25 micron / 100 gauge high quality and durable
• Ideal for food use
• Low Density Polythene (LDPE)

Clear polythene bags, suitable for food use as well as many other applications. Supplied in counter top cardboard box dispensers to prevent spillage.

• 30 micron / 120 gauge high quality and durable
• Ideal for food use
• Low Density Polythene (LDPE)

Clear polythene bags, suitable for food use as well as many other applications. Supplied in counter top cardboard box dispensers to prevent spillage.

• 50 micron / 200 gauge high quality and durable
• Ideal for food use
• Low Density Polythene (LDPE)

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)