Plastic / Polythene Bags

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)

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)

Blue permanent seal mailing bags with a 50mm lip containing a permanent seal adhesive strip to secure the bag.

Our mailing bags are extremely popular with eBayers and other mail order specialists.

Available in the following sizes:

• 229mm x 318mm (9in x 12.5in) Per 100 (opening on 229mm side)
• 305mm x 406mm (12in x 16in) Per 100 (opening on 305mm side)
• 330mm x 483mm (13in x 19in) Per 100 (opening on 330mm side)
• 432mm x 559mm (17in x 22in) Per 100 (opening on 432mm side)
• 483mm x 737mm (19in x 29in) Per 100 (opening on 483mm side)
• 711mm x 634mm (27in x 25in) Per 100 (opening on 711mm side)

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)

Large blue recycled vest carriers, 24 micron.

Sold in packs of 100.

Dimensions are 300mm x 440mm x 585mm (12in x 18in x 24in). What do these dimensions mean?

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How does it compare to a typical supermarket carrier?
Proportions	Large Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Bag	Typical Supermarket Carrier Bag
	Approximately the same width as a typical supermarker carrier but slightly longer.
Size	300mm x 440mm x 585mm (12in x 18in x 24in)	305mm x 483cm x 533mm (12in x 19in x 21in)
Thickness	24 micron (96 gauge) Approximately 25% 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.
What's it used for?
A slightly bigger alternative to our Medium Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Bag, making it ideal for slightly more bulky items including various fashion lines such as jackets and jeans as well as footwear (shoes and boots), bottled products, electrical goods, DIY goods (hardware, tools and paint), car parts and accessories, books and pet food.
What do the dimensions mean?
300mm x 440mm x 585mm (12in x 18in x 24in) means: the bag width is 300mm (12in) but expands outwards to 440mm (18in) when the gusset is fully opened the bag length is 585mm (24in) Still confused? Take a look at the diagram below: A = 300mm (12in) B = 440mm (18in) C = 585mm (24in)

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)

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.

• 50 micron / 200 gauge high quality and durable
• Ideal for food use
• Low Density Polythene (LDPE)