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Custom paper bags for retail stores

A retail bag does two jobs: it gets the purchase home intact, and it advertises the store on the way. Most stores buy one bag for everyday sales and a better one for their premium line.

Custom paper bags for retail stores

The usual two-bag setup

Everyday sales run on a twisted handle kraft bag: cheapest per unit at volume, strong enough for most purchases, and it prints a logo cleanly.

The premium line gets a laminated or rope handle bag. It costs several times more per bag, and customers keep it, which is the point.

Sizing for what you actually sell

  • Clothing: a deeper gusset for folded garments, taller than it looks like it needs to be
  • Jewelry and cosmetics: small bags, but heavier stock so they hold their shape
  • Shoes: the box decides the size - measure the largest box you stock
  • Homeware: weight first, then size; handles fail before paper does

Ordering ahead of a season

Print runs are quoted from proof approval, not from the day you enquire. If a bag has to be on the counter for a specific date, work backwards and give us the artwork early - a proof waiting for approval is the most common reason an order lands late.

Frequently asked questions

+ How many bags should a shop order?
Enough that the unit price makes sense without storing a year of stock. Ask us for prices at two or three quantities and compare.
+ Can I have different sizes with the same artwork?
Yes, and it is usually cheaper than two separate jobs. Tell us the sizes together.
+ What do you need to give me a price?
Bag type, size, quantity and artwork, or just tell us what you are packing and we will suggest the rest.
+ What is the minimum order?
Minimum order depends on the bag style and size
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Price inquiry form

Tell us the bag, the size and the quantity. We price your exact job. There are no fixed packages.

Speak with our packaging team

Faster than a form if you already know the bag, the size and the quantity.

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The form takes about a minute. If you would rather talk it through, call or email. Either reaches the same team.

Not sure which bag is right for you?

Answer three quick questions about what you pack, how heavy it is and whether the bag has to stand open, and we will recommend the stock and the handle.

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