Plastic / Polythene Bags

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)

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)

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)

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 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.

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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)

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)