Plastic / Polythene Bags

Small black vest carriers, 20 micron.

Sold in packs of 100.

Dimensions are 203mm x 330mm x 457mm (8in x 13in x 18in). What do these dimensions mean?

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How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
Proportions	Small Black Vest Carrier Bag	Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag
	Shorter and narrower than a typical supermarket carrier with shorter handles.
Size	203mm x 330mm x 457mm (8in x 13in x 18in)	305mm x 483cm x 533mm (12in x 19in x 21in)
Thickness	20 micron (80 gauge) Approximately 10% 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, off licenses and takeaways.
What's it used for?
This is a small but very strong bag, typically used for small bottles (glass and plastic) such as beer and soft drinks as well as jars, such as honey, jam and sauces. Owing to its small size it is ideal for holding any number of small objects that would be otherwise lost in a larger bag. It's opaque black colour ensures that items within the bag are not visible.
What do the dimensions mean?
203mm x 330mm x 457mm (8in x 13in x 18in) means: the bag width is 203mm (8in) but expands outwards to 330mm (13in) when the gusset is fully opened the bag length is 457mm (18in) Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below: A = 203mm (8in) B = 330mm (13in) C = 457mm (18in)

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

What do the dimensions mean?

• The bag width is 225mm (9in) but expands outwards to 340mm (13in) when the gusset is fully opened
• The bag length is 440mm (17in)

Features

• 225mm x 340mm x 440mm (9in x 13in x 17in)
• Gusset
• 250 per roll
• High density polythene
• 9 micron (36 gauge)

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

Small white vest carriers, 20 micron.

Sold in packs of 100.

Dimensions are 203mm x 330mm x 457mm (8in x 13in x 18in). 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	Small White Vest Carrier Bag	Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag
	Shorter and narrower than a typical supermarket carrier with shorter handles.
Size	203mm x 330mm x 457mm (8in x 13in x 18in)	305mm x 483cm x 533mm (12in x 19in x 21in)
Thickness	20 micron (80 gauge) Approximately 10% 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, off licenses and takeaways.
What's it used for?
This is a small but very strong bag, typically used for small bottles (glass and plastic) such as beer and soft drinks as well as jars, such as honey, jam and sauces. Owing to its small size it is ideal for holding any number of small objects that would be otherwise lost in a larger bag. It's opaque white colour ensures that items within the bag are not visible.
What do the dimensions mean?
203mm x 330mm x 457mm (8in x 13in x 18in) means: the bag width is 203mm (8in) but expands outwards to 330mm (13in) when the gusset is fully opened the bag length is 457mm (18in) Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below: A = 203mm (8in) B = 330mm (13in) C = 457mm (18in)

Clear Roll Bags (low density), suitable for food use as well as many other applications. Roll bags are perfect for use in conjunction with self service roll bag dispensers often found in green grocers.

• 225mm x 340mm (9in x 13in)
• 250 per roll
• Low density polythene
• 18 micron (72 gauge)

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

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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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)

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.

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How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
Proportions	Black Gold Pin Stripe Carrier Bags	Typical Supermarket 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)

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.
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)