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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.

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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.

• 30 micron / 120 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)

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

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.

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How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
Proportions	Medium Candy Stripe Vest Carrier Bag	Typical Supermarket 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)

Small white vest carriers, available in 2 types:

• Standard duty (9 micron). Sold in packs of 100.
• Heavy duty (17 micron). Sold in packs of 100.

Dimensions are 254mm x 381mm x 457mm (10in x 15in x 18in). What do these dimensions mean?

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How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
Proportions	Small White Vest Carrier Bag	Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag
	Considerably narrower and shorter than a typical supermarket carrier.
Size	254mm x 381mm x 457mm (10in x 15in x 18in)	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)
	Heavy duty = 17 micron (68 gauge) Approximately 5% thinner than 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: Typically used for fine knitwear, underwear, socks and other small items of clothing. This bag is not limited to use with clothing lines however and is frequently used for a huge variety of other small lightweight product lines. Not suitable for heavy items and / or items with sharp corners. Heavy duty: This bag is almost double the thickness of the standard duty version and is therefore more suited to items that may have sharp corners. Typically used for household products, cosmetics, small sweet and savoury foods, and small toys. This bag has more of a quality feel to it compared to the standard duty version.
What do the dimensions mean?
254mm x 381mm x 457mm (10in x 15in x 18in) means: the bag width is 254mm (10in) but expands outwards to 381mm (15in) when the gusset is fully opened the bag length is 457mm (18in) Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below: A = 254mm (16in) B = 381mm (25in) C = 457mm (29in)

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?

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How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
Proportions	Medium White Vest Carrier Bag	Typical Supermarket 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)

Clear Roll Bags (High Density), suitable for food use as well as many other applications. Roll bags are perfect for use in conjunction with roll bag dispensers.

• 225mm x 340mm (9in x 13in)
• 500 per roll
• High density polythene
• 9 micron (36 gauge)

You may also be interested in our low density clear polythene roll bags

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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
	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)