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Printed in the UK to your measurement

Printed Paper Bags, Made to Your Millimetres

Carrier bags for British shops, salons, pharmacies and food businesses. Kraft, laminated and luxury board, printed litho, flexo or digital, in the sizes our dies already run or built to yours.

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7bag styles
16standard sizes
Freeartwork setup
PDFproof before press
Brown kraft carrier bag with rope handles, printed in one colour Kraft, rope handles · our own work
Made to your sizeWidth × gusset × height, in millimetres
Free design supportA logo or a sketch is enough to start
PDF proof before pressNothing is printed until you approve it
UK-wide deliveryConfirmed with your quote
The range

Seven Types of Printed Paper Bags, and What Each One Is For

Every printed paper bag we make is built to your size and printed with your logo. Choose the type that suits what you sell.

Kraft paper bags

Kraft Paper Bags

Unbleached brown kraft, 180-250gsm. The everyday British carrier: strong, cheap to print, recyclable with the paper.

Twisted, rope or die-cut handles
Laminated bags

Laminated Bags

Matt or gloss film over the print. Holds colour under rain and handling, so it suits salons, hotels and premium retail.

Rope or ribbon handles
Un-laminated bags

Un-Laminated Bags

Coated board with no film. A quieter, paper-first finish that boutiques tend to prefer.

Ribbon or cotton handles
Twisted handle bags

Twisted Handle Bags

Machine made or overprinted, white or brown kraft. The workhorse of the high street counter.

Twisted paper handles
Folded handle bags

Folded Handle Bags

Flat paper handles glued inside or out. Packs down small, stacks well, carries a full order without tearing.

Internal or external handles
Rope handle bags

Rope Handle Bags

Heavier board with cotton or PP rope. What you reach for when the bag has to look like part of the product.

Rope, ribbon or herringbone
Counter & block bottom

Counter & Block Bottom

Flat counter bags and block bottom bags that stand open while you fill them. Greaseproof stock available.

No handles, strung or unstrung

Not Sure Which Paper Bag?

Tell us what you are packing and how you sell it, and we will suggest the bag type, board and handle.

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Popular products

Popular Printed Paper Bags

The printed paper bags UK shops, salons and brands order most, each made to your size.

black laminated paper bag with gold foil logo

Custom Printed Brand Logo Premium Luxury

A heavy cardboard gift bag printed with your logo, finished with a ribbon handle and a matt or gloss laminate.

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red gloss laminated paper bag with rope handles

Low Price Factory Custom Printed Luxury

A printed ivory board shopping bag with your logo, made for retailers who want a luxury look on everyday purchases.

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white paper bag with rope handles

Premium Quality Custom Logo Small White

A small white paper gift bag with rope handles and your printed logo.

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navy rope handle paper bag

Premium Custom Printed Paper Shopping Bags

A premium printed shopping bag for boutiques and fashion stores, made on coated board with rope handles and a matt or gloss finish.

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black luxury paper bag with ribbon handle

Custom Logo Luxury Eco Friendly Black

A small black kraft gift bag printed with your logo, sized for cosmetics, skincare and small gifts.

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printed kraft paper bag with rope handles

Factory Price Custom Handles Luxury Foldable

A foldable kraft paperboard gift bag with your choice of handle and a printed logo.

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Sizes

The Paper Bag Sizes Our Dies Already Run

Most British buyers ask for sizes before anything else, so here they are. These are the standard luxury range; twisted handle, folded handle and counter bags each have their own list. Anything outside them is built to your measurement.

  • W Width
  • G Gusset
  • H Height
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170 × 70 × 240 mm6¾ × 2¾ × 9½ in
220 × 90 × 205 mm8¾ × 3½ × 8 in
240 × 90 × 390 mm9½ × 3½ × 15¼ in
310 × 100 × 425 mm12¼ × 4 × 16¾ in
320 × 100 × 320 mm12½ × 4 × 12½ in
350 × 120 × 460 mm13¾ × 4¾ × 18 in
440 × 150 × 370 mm17¼ × 6 × 14½ in
550 × 120 × 350 mm21¾ × 4¾ × 13¾ in
Trades

What the Bag Has to Survive Changes with the Trade

Shops & high street Boutiques Takeaway Bakeries Cafes Restaurants Pharmacies Salons & beauty Gifting Jewellery Grocers Events Online orders Multi-site retail
Pharmacies

Pharmacies

Prescription bags printed to NHS and private dispensary requirements, in sizes that take a box and a leaflet.

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Takeaway & food to go

Takeaway & Food to Go

Greaseproof-lined and block bottom bags that hold heat and do not give way on the walk home.

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Salons & beauty

Salons & Beauty

Gloss laminated board with ribbon handles - small bags that still feel like part of the treatment.

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Boutiques & clothing

Boutiques & Clothing

Deeper gussets for folded garments, ribbon or rope handles, and a finish that photographs well.

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Gifting & hotels

Gifting & Hotels

Heavier board, rope handles and foil or emboss where the bag is part of the gift.

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Shops & high street

Shops & High Street

Twisted handle kraft for everyday sales, laminated bags for the lines you want remembered.

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How it works

From Enquiry to Delivered Bags

Tell Us the Job

Bag type or just what you are packing, the size in millimetres if you know it, and the quantity.

We Price It

A price for that exact job, with the stock and handle we would use and what the deadline allows.

Proof

Our studio sets the artwork on the die for your size and sends a PDF proof. Nothing moves until you approve it.

Press and Delivery

Litho, flexo or digital depending on the run, then delivered anywhere in the UK.

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Get a Quote for Printed Paper Bags

Tell us the size and quantity of printed paper bags you need. We price the job in front of us, and artwork can follow later; the quote does not wait for it.

Or Speak to the Print Desk

0207 993 6533Call the office
help@custompaperbagsco.co.ukEmail artwork and quantities

Not sure which bag? Send a photograph of what you are packing and we will come back with the stock, the handle and a size that fits it.

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Questions

Asked Before Most Orders

+ What size should I order?
Measure the product, add a little for a hand going in, and send width × gusset × height in millimetres. If you would rather not measure, send a photograph of what you are packing and we will specify it.
+ Do you print on brown kraft and white?
Both, smooth or ribbed. Brown kraft takes one and two colour work beautifully; white or coated board is the one to use for photographic print.
+ Can I have a sample before ordering?
Yes, samples are free. Say which bags you want to see and where to send them.
+ What artwork do you need?
Vector is best: .cdr, .eps or a print-ready PDF in CMYK. A logo file or even a sketch is enough to start the quote.
+ Are the bags recyclable?
Uncoated paper and board go in kerbside recycling. A laminated bag has a film over the board, so it depends on local facilities - ask us for the stock specification on your job and we will tell you what is on it.
+ Do you deliver outside London?
Yes, anywhere in the UK. Delivery is confirmed with your quote.