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Paper carrier bags

Printed Paper Carrier Bags

Printed paper carrier bags are handled paper bags printed with your business name and logo, handed to customers at the counter. We print them in kraft, laminated and luxury styles for UK shops and businesses.

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Printed paper carrier bags in several sizes
Overview

Printed Paper Carrier Bags in Every Style

A printed paper carrier bag is what most British buyers mean when they say paper bags: a strong bag with handles, carrying your brand out of the shop and down the street.

Paper carrier bags are made with twisted, folded, rope or ribbon handles, in brown or white kraft, coated board, or laminated board for a luxury finish. The right choice depends on what the bag carries and how you want it to look.

Standard carrier bag sizes run from 170 x 70 x 240mm up to 550 x 120 x 350mm, measured width x gusset x height. The full chart is on our sizes page, and any other size is made to your measurement.

Printed paper carrier bags in several colours
Printed kraft paper carrier bag
Kraft paper carrier bags in a range of sizes

What Changes the Price of a Carrier Bag

  • Board weight - 180, 200 or 250gsm, chosen around the load rather than the look.
  • Handle - twisted paper is the cheapest, rope and ribbon cost more and look it.
  • Colours - one and two colour work on kraft is the economical route; full colour needs a coated board.
  • Finish - lamination, foil and emboss are separate passes.
  • Quantity - the single biggest factor. Tell us the number you actually need, not a round one.

Sizes

Standard carriers run from 170 x 70 x 240mm up to 550 x 120 x 350mm, measured width x gusset x height. The full chart is on the sizes page, and anything outside it is made to your measurement.

The range

Seven Bags, and What Each One Is For

Printed kraft paper bags

Kraft Paper Bags

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

Laminated Paper Bags

Matt or gloss film over the print. It holds colour under rain and handling, so salons, hotels and premium retail specify it.
Printed un-laminated bags

Un-Laminated Paper Bags

Coated board with no film over the print. A quieter, paper-first finish that boutiques tend to prefer.
Printed twisted handle bags

Twisted Handle Paper Bags

Paper handles twisted from the same kraft as the bag. The workhorse of the British counter.
Printed folded handle bags

Folded Handle Paper Bags

Flat paper handles glued inside the bag. Packs down small, stacks well, carries a full order without tearing.
Printed rope handle bags

Rope Handle Paper Bags

Heavier board with cotton or PP rope handles. What you reach for when the bag is part of the product.
Printed counter & block bottom bags

Counter and Block Bottom Bags

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

Before You Order

+ What is a carrier bag made of?
Kraft paper or coated board, 180-250gsm, with paper, cotton or PP handles. No plastic unless you choose a laminate.
+ Can I get carrier bags without printing?
Yes. Plain stock is available in the same constructions and sizes.
+ How long do they take?
Lead time depends on the construction, the finish and the run. It is confirmed with your quote rather than promised in advance.
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Get a Quote for Paper Carrier Bags

Tell us the size and quantity of paper carrier 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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