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.
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 |
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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Large blue recycled vest carriers, 24 micron.
Sold in packs of 100.
Dimensions are 300mm x 440mm x 585mm (12in x 18in x 24in). 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 |
Large Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Bag |
Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag |
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Approximately the same width as a typical supermarker carrier but slightly longer.
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| Size |
300mm x 440mm x 585mm
(12in x 18in x 24in) |
305mm x 483cm x 533mm
(12in x 19in x 21in) |
| Thickness |
24 micron
(96 gauge)
Approximately 25% thicker than a typical supermarket carrier. |
18 micron
(72 gauge) |
| What does it look and feel like? |
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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.
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| What's it used for? |
| A slightly bigger alternative to our Medium Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Bag, making it ideal for slightly more bulky items including various fashion lines such as jackets and jeans as well as footwear (shoes and boots), bottled products, electrical goods, DIY goods (hardware, tools and paint), car parts and accessories, books and pet food. |
| What do the dimensions mean? |
300mm x 440mm x 585mm (12in x 18in x 24in) means:
- the bag width is 300mm (12in) but expands outwards to 440mm (18in) when the gusset is fully opened
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- the bag length is 585mm (24in)
Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below:
- A = 300mm (12in)
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- B = 440mm (18in)
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- C = 585mm (24in)
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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?
Want to know what this bag is typically used for? Click here!
| How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier? |
| Proportions | Medium Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Bag | Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag |
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| 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)
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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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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 |
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Similar in proportion to a typical supermarket carrier but with a visibly higher neckline and shorter, narrower handles.
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| 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? |
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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.
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| 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.
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| 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
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- the bag length is 533mm (21in)
Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below:
- A = 279mm (11in)
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- B = 432mm (17in)
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- C = 533mm (21in)
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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?
Want to know what this bag is typically used for? Click here!
| How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier? |
| Proportions | Medium Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Bag | Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag |
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| 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)
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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
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Burgundy
