Plastic / Polythene Bags

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)

Large white vest carriers, available in three types:

• Type 1: 304mm x 457mm x 609mm (12in x 18in x 24in) - 17 micron
• Type 2: 330mm x 483mm x 584mm (13in x 19in x 23in) - 18 micron
• Type 3: 330mm x 483mm x 584mm (13in x 19in x 23in) - 20 micron

Sold in packs of 100.

There is very little to distinguish between these three types of bag other than some minor variations in the dimensions and thickness but due to customer demand we stock all three types. Click here to see the typical uses for each type of bag.

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How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
Proportions	Large White Vest Carrier Bag	Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag
	Almost identical to a typical supermarket carrier but with very slightly narrower handles and a higher neckline.
Size	Type 1 = 304mm x 457mm x 609mm (12in x 18in x 24in)	305mm x 483cm x 533mm (12in x 19in x 21in)
	Type 2 = 330mm x 483mm x 584mm (13in x 19in x 23in)
	Type 3 = 330mm x 483mm x 584mm (13in x 19in x 23in)
Thickness	Type 1 = 17 micron (68 gauge) Approximately 5% thinner than a typical supermarket carrier.	18 micron (72 gauge)
	Type 2 = 18 micron (72 gauge) The same thickness as a typical supermarket carrier.
	Type 3 = 20 micron (80 gauge) Approximately 10% thicker 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?
Type 1: This is one of our most versatile vest carrier bags and has a huge variety of uses. Perfect for food (fruit and veg, meat), towels and bedding, fashion (jackets, jeans, knitwear, hats, handbags), shoes, haberdashery (wool, fabrics), tools, pet food, books and bedding plants. Type 2: Similar to type 1 but preferred by garden centres and other plant retailers as the slightly wider dimension of this bag accommodates multipack bedding plant trays. Also popular with electrical and shoe retailers. Type 3: This is the strongest type of our large white vest carriers. It's strength and quality feel is preferred by retailers who require a reliable bag that won't tear easily. Typically used for frozen foods, meat on the bone, bottled goods and bulky books.
What do the dimensions mean?
Let's take Type 1 as an example: 304mm x 457mm x 609mm (12in x 18in x 24in) means: the bag width is 304mm (12in) but expands outwards to 457mm (18in) when the gusset is fully opened the bag length is 609mm (24in) Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below: A = 304mm (12in) B = 457mm (18in) C = 609mm (24in)

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

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?

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How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
Proportions	Medium Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Bag	Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag
	Very slightly shorter and narrower than a typical supermarket carrier with 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	16 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)

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.

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How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
Proportions	Varigauge Premium Carrier Bags	Typical Supermarket 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)