Food Bags

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

Film front bags, suitable for food use.

Sizes available:

• 175mm x 175mm (7in x 7in)
• 203mm x 203mm (8in x 8in)
• 250mm x 250mm (10in x 10in)
• 250mm x 305mm (10in x 12in)
• 305mm x 407mm (12in x 18in)

Quantity of 1,000 per pack. Paper backing is 33gsm and the film front is 15 micron (60 gauge).

Tthe first dimension always refers to the opening, for example 305mm x 407mm (12in x 18in) means that the opening is on the 305mm (12in) side.

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

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 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)

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.
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)

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
	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)