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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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  1. Blue Mailing Bags

    Starting at: £8.37

    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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  2. Large Candy Stripe Carrier Bag

    Starting at: £1.02

    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
    Candy Stripe Vest Carrier Bag Tesco Vest 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)
    Vest Carrier Bag Dimension Explanation
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  3. Varigauge Premium Carrier Bags

    Starting at: £2.37

    Out of stock

    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
    Variagauge Premium Carrier Bags Tesco Vest 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)
    Vest Carrier Bag Dimension Explanation
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  4. Medium White Vest Carrier Bags

    Starting at: £1.35

    Medium white vest carriers, available in 3 types:

    • Standard duty (9 micron). Sold in packs of 100.
    • Medium duty (13 micron) Sold in packs of 100.
    • Heavy duty (18 micron) 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 White Vest Carrier Bag Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag
    Medium White Vest Carrier Bag Tesco Vest Carrier Bag
    Similar in proportion to a typical supermarket carrier but slightly narrower with very 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 Standard duty = 9 micron
    (36 gauge)

    Approximately 50% thinner than a typical supermarket carrier.
    18 micron
    (72 gauge)
    Medium duty = 13 micron
    (52 gauge)

    Approximately 30% thinner than a typical supermarket carrier.
    Heavy duty = 18 micron
    (72 gauge)

    The same thickness as 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:
    General purpose carrier bag, typically used for small grocery items, household goods, light clothing items, hats, kidswear and pot plants. This is the thinnest version of this carrier bag and is not suitable for heavy items and / or items with sharp corners.

    Medium duty:
    Slightly thicker than the standard duty version, this carrier bag is ideal for certain clothing lines (such as light jackers, trousers and shirts) as well as many food lines (meat, fruit and veg and specialist foods). This bag is also popular with shoe retailers as it accommodates small shoe boxes (typically ladies shoes) and shoes that are sold without boxes.

    Heavy duty:
    This is a good quality, strong carrier bag, typically used by food retailers for heavy food items including butchers who are bagging meat on the bone. Also commonly used for tools, pet food and books. Owing to its strength, this bag does not tear easily.
    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)
    Vest Carrier Bag Dimension Explanation
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  5. White Patch Handle Carrier Bags

    Starting at: £4.06

    White patch handle carriers. Available in 2 sizes:

    • Standard - 375mm x 450mm + 75mm (15in x 18in + 3in)
    • Fashion - 550mm x 450mm + 75mm (22in x 18in + 3in)

    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 White Patch Handle Carrier Bag Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag
    White Patch Handle Carrier Bag Tesco Vest Carrier Bag
    Taller and wider than a typical supermarket carrier. On first impressions this bag may look slightly shorter than a typical supermarket carrier but this is only because a supermarket carrier has very long "vest" style handles.
    Size Standard = 380mm x 450mm + 75mm
    (15in x 18in + 3in)
    305mm x 483cm x 533mm
    (12in x 19in x 21in)
    Fashion = 550mm x 450mm + 75mm
    (22in x 18in + 3in)
    Thickness Standard = 27.5 micron
    (110 gauge)

    Approximately 35% thicker than a typical supermarket carrier.
    18 micron
    (72 gauge)
    Fashion = 30 micron
    (120 gauge)

    Approximately 40% 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 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?
    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.

    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 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 + 75mm (15in x 18in + 3in) means:
    • the bag width is 380mm (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 = 380mm (15in)
    • B = 450mm (18in)
    • C = 75mm (3in)
    Vest Carrier Bag Dimension Explanation
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  6. Clear Grip Seal Bags

    Starting at: £0.29

    A range of polythene grip seal resealable bags, available in various sizes ranging from 38mm x 64mm (1.5n x 2.5in) right up to 324mm x 324mm (12.75in x 12.75in).

    • 40-45 micron (160-180 gauge)
    • Resealable and reusable
    • Great for food and jewelery

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  7. Clear Potatoe Bags

    Starting at: £22.99

    Clear potato bags, with coloured "Selected Potatoes" text on a white background. Supplied in plastic wrapped counter top dispensers to prevent spillage. Available in three variations:

    • 250mm x 355mm (10in x 14in) to carry weights of up to 2kg. 1,000 bags per pack. 27.5 micron (110 gauge). Red text on white background.
    • 255mm x 395mm (10in x 15.5in) to carry weights of up to 2.5kg. 1,000 bags per pack. 27.5 micron (110 gauge). Black text on white background
    • 354mm x 490mm (14in x 19in) to carry weights of up to 5kg. 500 bags per pack. 30 micron (120 gauge). Blue text on white background

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  8. Polythene Bags with Lip 10 Micron High Density Demo

    Starting at: £3.40

    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)

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  9. Brown Paper Carrier Bags

    Starting at: £1.75

    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.

    Want to know what this bag is typically used for? Click here!

     

    How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
    Proportions Brown Paper Carrier Bags Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag
    Brown Paper Carrier Bags Tesco Vest 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)
    Paper Carrier Bag Dimension Explanation
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  10. White Paper Carrier Bags

    Starting at: £1.90

    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.

    Want to know what this bag is typically used for? Click here!

     

    How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
    Proportions White Paper Carrier Bags Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag
    White Paper Carrier Bags Tesco Vest 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)
    Paper Carrier Bag Dimension Explanation
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