Carrier bags

Buy from a massive range of best value carrier bags now, including clear, coloured, biodegradable and printed carriers.

Carrier bags are...

• Polythene bags used to carry items, usually shopping
• Also known as carriers, shopping bags or plastic bags
• Provided (or sold) by retailers everywhere, from charity shops to high-end departments stores and corner shops to supermarkets
• Carried by billions of customers across the planet
• An ergonomic solution to carrying shopping
• Designed to be easy to carry, with convenient carry handles, allowing the shopper to carry more than one bag with each hand
• Available in a wide range of sizes to cater for small or large products
• Available in a range of thicknesses, from lightweight supermarket shopping bags to deluxe glossy luxury carriers
• Available in a range of coloured polythene, either plain or printed
• A great way for a retailer to increase publicity - add your logo to the side of a carrier bag for ready-made mobile advertising!
• An integral part of any retailer’s branding and advertising strategy
• An invaluable aid in carrying shopping from store to home
• Suitable to use and reuse for numerous shopping trips, time after time
• Multi-purpose bags - can be used for many and varied purposes, aside from shopping

Have your say about bin liners

Waste sacks for bulk builders' use need to cope with rough, mixed material without splitting at the seams. A one-tonne FIBC is not only a big bag; it has to grasp rubble, soil, green waste, or site sweepings while staying stable enough to transport by forklift or crane. Reinforced side seams and four lifting loops make the load easier to handle, nevertheless the true test is how the material behaves when filled unevenly or dragged across a yard. A sack that sees sound on arrival still requirements checking for loose stitching, weak corners, and damage from poor storage. Properly chosen sacks reduce spillages, retain the work area tidier, and save time when shifting fat waste to skip or transport.

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Refuse sacks manufactured from 100% recycled material can handle the realities of heavy waste without needing fresh polymer for all roll. When the grade is chosen properly, the sack has enough toughness for industrial and commercial use while still making sense for firms trying to reduce virgin plastic in secondary packing. That balance matters because a cost-effective-looking sack often fails at the worst point, leaving split loads, additional clean-up, and unnecessary labour. Heavy-duty film with sensible gauge control gives better tear resistance and more proper sealing, so waste can be moved from bin to skip with less mess. A sack that performs well also assists retain storage and dispatch areas tidier, which saves time as well as material.

Black bin bags are a useful yardstick for judging skip size, because the bag count gives a far better sense of waste capacity than a plain volume figure. A 30-yard skip will swallow roughly the same number as 330 filled bags, which is why it suits sites that manufacture a proper flow of mixed waste without constant assortment. Smaller 20 and 25-yard containers are easier to place and retain tidy on busy building jobs, while a 40-yard unit is better where waste builds up fast. Matching the skip to the daily lift saves double handling and retains the compound below control.

Bin bags need to do above grasp waste, because poor film performance fast turns into mess, additional labour, and complaints at assortment time. A bag manufactured from the gross gauge or with weak seals will split when food waste, sharp packaging, or damp material puts strain on the base and side seams. In a warehouse or back-of-house setting, that means more double-bagging, slower waste handling, and a higher risk of leaks on floors or in the caddy area. A better-specified bag carries waste cleanly, stacks more reliably in secondary packing, and retains disposal routines moving without unnecessary handling damage.

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Bin liners have to suit the bin and the job, not only come cost-effective in a box. A small bathroom or office caddy requirements a bag that sits neatly in the rim, takes light daily waste, and still resists splitting when a sharp item or damp tissue goes in. Clear film can assist with fast checks, nevertheless gauge matters only as much, because a thin liner may save money and then fail at the worst moment. Good fit also makes emptying quicker and retains the bin cleaner between changes. A well-chosen liner cuts mess, reduces handling damage, and makes routine waste assortment far less troublesome.

Biodegradable bin liners only work properly when the specification matches the job, because a flimsy sack that splits in the caddy or skips into the collecting round creates mess long before any environmental benefit is realised. A decent liner has to balance gauge, puncture resistance and seal quality, particularly where food waste is wet and heavy rather than light and dry. Claims about greener materials also need checking against proper disposal routes, since a few products smash down only below controlled conditions and not in a normal home compost heap. Kitting out the kitchen with the proper liner saves handling damage, retains the bin cleaner and avoids false economy.

Wheelie Bin Liners Review

Wheelie bin liners are often judged on price alone, nevertheless the proper saving comes from selecting a liner that suits the waste, the bin size, and the handling on site. A cost-effective bag that splits in the base or slips down the sides creates more mess, more labour, and more double-bagging than the unique spend ever justified. Film gauge, seal quality, and the fit around the bin rim all affect whether the liner stays in position amid filling and assortment. A sensible comparison sees at strength, capacity, and how cleanly the bag removes from the bin. That sort of selection retains waste control tidy and lowers avoidable handling damage.

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Square bin liners in a normal light-duty size work well when the waste stream is mostly paper, soft packaging, and other low-risk occupy, because the square cut follows the shape of a bin better than a loose round sack. The 15x24 format gives enough depth to retain the liner tucked in position, while the lighter gauge retains material use and cost down for daily assortment points, offices, and clean rooms. Fit still matters, though, because a liner that is also slack slips and reduces holding capacity, while one that is also tight can tear at the rim amid loading. A proper match like this gives tidy presentation and less handling trouble.

A roll of fully degradable swing bin liners is mainly about keeping small waste streams tidy without creating another plastic problem. The roll format suits shop floors, kitchens and stockrooms because liners can be pulled off fast and stored compactly, which assists when space at the waste station is tight. A swing bin normally puts additional strain on the top edge as the lid transports, so the film requirements enough strength and the proper gauge to avoid splits when the bag is fitted. Degradable material can assist where waste is being handled responsibly, nevertheless the liner still has to grasp together amid use. Good performance here saves time, reduces leaks and retains the bin area cleaner.

Our Food Waste sacks are an Environmentally Friendly method to dispose of food waste.

Waste sacks work optimal when the material matches the job, because a poor match leads to splits, leaks and unnecessary handling. Compostable sacks need careful thinking about what they are meant to transport, since softness and breakdown behaviour can affect storage life and seal performance if they sit also long in hot, damp conditions. Recycling sacks are normally judged more by strength, clarity and ease of sorting at the point of use, while trade waste sacks need enough gauge to cope with mixed, often awkward loads without failing in the bin lift or amid assortment. Choosing the proper option reduces mess, saves labour and cuts avoidable waste on site.

Carrier bags - take your pick

Carrier bags come in a variety of shapes and sizes, with a bag available to suit any retailer. Here are some of the most popular styles of carrier bags used today:

Vest - The best known carrier bag in the UK and beyond, traditionally used by supermarkets, smaller food stores, general stores and market traders. Made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and available in a variety of colours, plain or printed, these bags are lightweight but strong. Handles are attached to each side of the bag make it look like a vest from the front, hence the name. Provided they are not over-filled, these bags are capable of handling regular shopping with ease.

Patch handle - A more glossy and sturdy carrier bag, commonly used by high street stores to impress their customers. Made from thicker polythene than vest carriers to provide extra strength, these rectangular bags have a handle punched out of the top, reinforced by an extra patch of polythene, which gives the bags its name. Available in clear or coloured polythene and the perfect bag on which to print a design or logo to advertise the retailer, hence the popularity with high street retailers.

Varigauge - Similar in appearance to its patch handle cousin, the varigauge carrier bag is rectangular in shape with a handle punched out. However, the clever use of a varied gauge - or thickness - of polythene, which is twice as thick at the top of the bag than it is at the bottom, means that the need to reinforce the handle with a patch is avoided. Available in a variety of colours, these strong bags with extra room thanks to a bottom gusset, are very popular with retailers keen to make a good impression with customers.

Clip close - These strong rectangular bags have an integral white clip attached right across the top of the bag that clip closes shut, giving the bag its name. Made from thick clear polythene with a side gusset, these bags allow retailers to display their products, whilst not compromising on bag strength or quality. The sturdy clip also allows you to hang up the bag - and contents - to really show it off.

Flexiloop - These luxury carriers take their name from the flexiloop handle that is attached - by heat-welding - to the inside of the bag on both sides. Popular with supermarkets who sell them as ‘Bags for life’ - encouraging customers to reuse the bag - flexiloop carriers are made from thicker polythene than regular carriers, which makes them more expensive to produce. Paper versions of the flexiloop carrier bag are popular with boutique shops or fancy high street retailers.

Duffle - A sturdy polythene bag featuring a cord threaded around the top opening and down the sides of the bag. Pull the cord to close the bag tight and loosen to open. Useful for carrying bulky or weighty items and handy to carry, so often used by sportspeople as a kit bag. Also popular with sports shoe retailers.

Drawstring - Less sturdy than the duffle bag, so not suitable for similarly bulky contents, but operate on a similar principle. Drawstring bags feature two strings looped around the opening of the bag, with the ends of the drawstring appearing through separate openings adjacent to each other. When pulled at the same time, the strings tighten together and the bag closes. Typically made from clear polythene, these bags are a popular way of displaying products in a shop.

Grip Seal - A cross between a carrier bag and a grip seal bag, these bags contain an integral grip seal that runs across the width of the bag just below the cut-out handle. Simply squeeze the grip seal between forefinger and thumb to seal the bag shut, providing protection from rain or other external contaminants, then gently pull apart to open and repeat as many times as you wish. With a clear polythene front, a handle for hanging and a glossy finish, these bags are a great way to display your products.

Show off your business with printed carriers

Printed carrier bags are an ideal way for businesses to advertise directly into their local community. Take a plain patch handle carrier and turn it from the smart, sturdy carrier bag it normally is into a walking advert for your business.

Businesses have to provide carrier bags to their customers anyway, so why not pay a little more for them and get something back from the carrier bags once they have left your shop.

By adding your company logo or design to one or both sides of your carrier bags, you not only make your business look more professional and more eye-catching, but you let your customers act as mobile advertisers, when they leave your store and walk around others in the area with your company branding there for all to see.

You can even add a slogan or advertising message to tell your potential customers exactly what they need to know about your store. All this, carried straight out into the heart of your target market and the hundreds or thousands of other potential customers out there.

Not only do printed carriers help attract new customers, but they also reinforce the message to existing customers that you are a professional, reliable and smart retailer. So next time they go to their cupboard or car boot and see your carrier bag, they see your bag, that initial good impression is reinforced and they move that step closer to being a return customer.

So why bother with plain carrier bags? Go one step further and design your own printed carriers, complete with your company branding, to take your business to the next level.

Where to buy carrier bags

Carrier bag manufacturers and suppliers include:

Carrier Bags
Discount Carrier Bags provides customers with an instant quote on a range of printed carrier bags. Get your very own design or logo printed on one or both sides of a quality thick carrier for as little as 4p a bag. Get a quote in 60 seconds, any time of day, 24/7!
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Personalised Carrier Bags
With instant real-time quotes on personalised printed carrier bags, Discount Printed Carrier Bags is the place to go for bespoke carrier bags at terrific discount prices. Get your design printed on strong, smooth, high quality polythene bags in a range of sizes, from just 4p a bag and with free delivery in the UK.
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Printed Carrier Bags
The home of printed carrier bags online - offering high quality 55-micron thick carrier bags printed with your very own design. With a free instant quote, the lowest prices online - starting at just 4p a bag - and free UK delivery, this website is the place to go for printed carriers - the best way to advertise your business.
www.printedcarrierbags.com

Carrier Bag
If you need a carrier bag of any style, size or colour, then Carrier Bags is the website for you. They provide customers with a huge range of polythene carrier bags, from varigauge carriers to vest carriers and with a selection of biodegradable alternatives.
www.carrierbags.co

Buy Carrier Bags
A useful resource for anyone looking to buy carrier bags. Featuring lots of information of different types of carriers - including bespoke printed carrier bags - and where you can buy them, this website will definitely help you find the right carrier bag for you.
www.buy-carrier-bags.co.uk

Printed Carriers
Find out more about printed carrier bags and a range of other plastic carriers at this useful website, including details of each type of bag and the best place to buy discount printed carrier bags online.
www.discountprintedcarrierbags.com

Printed Bags
Printed Bags Direct offers customers information and details on where to buy a wide range of stock carrier bags and bespoke printed carrier bags, so you can find out everything you need in one handy website.
www.printedbagsdirect.co.uk

Carrier Bag Printing
An excellent resource on printed carrier bags and stock carrier bags, with detailed descriptions on a range of carrier bag categories.
www.printedcarrierbags2u.com

Coloured Carrier Bags
Coloured Bags Direct is a website dedicated to printed carrier bags. A division of industry-leading manufacturer Polybags, they offer customers colour printing on a range of polythene carrier bags.
www.colouredbagsdirect.co.uk

Patch Handle Carrier Bags
Are you looking for printed carrier bags, patch handle carrier bags or any other style from a wide range of plastic carriers? This website is the site you need to help you make that all-important decision and find the right carrier bag for you.
www.printedcarrierbagsdirect.co.uk

Coloured Plastic Bags
Coloured Bags offer colour printing of carrier bags to help you advertise your business. Get a free quotation on your own design printed carrier bags, or choose from a wide range of stock carriers.
www.colouredbags.com

Plastic Carrier Bags
This handy website offers a useful resource on plastic carriers and printed carrier bags, including details of the types of bags available - from clip close carriers to patch handle carriers - and where to buy them.
www.printedcarrierbagsdirect.com

Research & Resources

For more information on carrier bags, the wide range of polythene and biodegradable carriers available, their many uses and how to recycle them, please visit:

Goldstork: A free online 'best-of-the-web' directory listing specially selected information on a wide range of plain and printed carrier bags.

PackagingKnowledge: The UK's premier polythene packaging knowledge website, containing loads of useful information and in-depth articles on carrier bags, as read by those in the industry.

PlasticBags.uk.com: List products for free as a manufacturer or, if you're shopper, simply browse a massive selection of carrier bags websites on this unrivalled polythene packaging directory.

Single-use carriers? No such thing!

The carrier bag is often portrayed in the media as the single biggest cause of pollution and litter on the planet.

Most commonly, the high density polythene (HDPE) carrier bag used by supermarkets is singled out as the biggest culprit. These bags, which are subject to a government levy in many countries - meaning customer have to pay a few pence or cents for each bag they use - are often referred to as “single-use carriers”, which is a term that is not only misleading but also irresponsible.

Carrier bags should be reused as often as possible and by calling them “single-use carriers” - including in newspaper articles widely criticising the use of such bags - the implication is there that the bags should be thrown away.

This is giving entirely the wrong message to customers and does not represent the facts. 82% of UK households reuse over half of all carrier bags they use, with 59% reusing all of them (Waste Resources Action Programme report, 2005).

There are so many things you can do with a carrier bag once you’ve used it to carry your shopping home. The most obvious is to take it back to the shop and use it again for its original purpose - to carry shopping! But you can also use carrier bags for wrapping your packed lunch, or as a portable laundry bag when you go on holiday, or wrapping shoes in a suitcase to keep your clothes clean. There are loads of things you can use it for if you put your mind to it, so use your carriers again and again.

Even when your carrier has seen better days and you’re ready to throw it out, you can give it one final hurrah and use it as a rubbish bag before throwing it in the bin. There’s no such thing as a single use carrier bag - at least there shouldn’t be!