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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. 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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  2. 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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  3. Brown Strung Paper Bags

    Starting at: £5.95

    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

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  4. White Strung Paper Bags

    Starting at: £4.24

    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

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  5.  Starburst Strung Paper Bags

    Starting at: £13.08

    Out of stock

    White strung paper bags with a printed blue and red starburst design

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

    • Available in a variety of sizes
    • 1,000 bags per pack, make your selection from the yellow box above
    • 40gsm paper weight

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  6. Black Gold Pin Stripe Carrier Bags High Density

    Starting at: £7.10

    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
    Black Gold Pin Stripe Carrier Bags Tesco Vest 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)
    Vest Carrier Bag Dimension Explanation
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  7. Black Gold Pin Stripe Carrier Bags Low Density

    Starting at: £2.82

    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
    Black Gold Pin Stripe High Density Carrier Bags Tesco Vest 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)
    Vest Carrier Bag Dimension Explanation
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  8. Large Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Bags

    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
    Large Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Bag Tesco Vest Carrier Bag
    Approximately the same width as a typical supermarker carrier but slightly longer.
    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?
    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?
    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
    • the bag length is 585mm (24in)
    Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below:
    • A = 300mm (12in)
    • B = 440mm (18in)
    • C = 585mm (24in)
    Vest Carrier Bag Dimension Explanation
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  9. Medium Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Bags

    Out of stock

    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?
    ProportionsMedium Blue Recycled Vest Carrier BagTypical Supermarket Carrier Bag
    Medium Blue Recycled Vest Carrier BagTesco Vest Carrier Bag
    Very slightly shorter and narrower than a typical supermarket carrier with slightly shorter handles.
    Size279mm x 432mm x 533mm
    (11in x 17in x 21in)
    305mm x 483cm x 533mm
    (12in x 19in x 21in)
    Thickness16 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)
    Vest Carrier Bag Dimension Explanation
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  10. Low Density Polythene Bags 25 Micron

    Starting at: £2.52

    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)

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