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Custom twisted handle paper bags

The standard retail shopping bag: handles twisted from paper rope, glued inside the bag, comfortable to hold and fully recyclable with the bag itself.

Made to your sizeFree design supportPDF proof before print
Kraft paper bag with twisted paper handles printed with a shop logo
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Product specifications

What is fixed, what is your choice, and what we still have to confirm with production.

MaterialKraft or white litho stock
HandlesTwisted paper rope, color matched
PrintingLitho, full print area, lamination optional
SizesStock sizes are listed below; any other size is made to your dimensions
Minimum orderOn quote
Lead timeOn quote, counted from proof approval
ArtworkVector .cdr, .eps or print-ready PDF in CMYK. A logo or sketch is enough to start
ProofPDF proof on every order, before anything is printed
Sizes

Twisted handle bag sizes

Overprinted bags are printed on stock bodies; machine made bags are printed and made in one pass. Sizes are width × gusset × height. If the one you need is not here, send your measurement and we will quote it.

Overprinted

Width × gusset × heightmm
7½ × 3¼ × 8¼ in190 × 80 × 210
9½ × 4¼ × 12¼ in240 × 110 × 310
12½ × 5½ × 16½ in320 × 140 × 420
15¾ × 7 × 15¼ in400 × 180 × 390
19¾ × 7 × 15¼ in500 × 180 × 390

Machine made

Width × gusset × heightmm
7 × 3¼ × 8¾ in180 × 80 × 225
8¾ × 4 × 11 in220 × 100 × 280
10¼ × 5 × 12½ in260 × 130 × 320
12½ × 5 × 16½ in320 × 130 × 420
17¾ × 5 × 18 in450 × 130 × 460

Extra wide base

Width × gusset × heightmm
13½ × 7¾ × 13 in340 × 200 × 330
14¼ × 13 × 12½ in360 × 330 × 320

Bottle bag

Width × gusset × heightmm
6¼ × 3¼ × 15¼ in160 × 80 × 390
Stock
  • White smooth kraft paper
  • White ribbed kraft paper
  • Brown smooth kraft paper
  • Brown ribbed kraft paper
Printing
  • Digital printing
  • Flexo printing
  • Full color litho printing
Handles
  • Twisted paper, white or brown
  • Colored twisted paper (subject to minimum order quantity)

Three ways to order

The same three routes the business has always offered. Pick the one that fits the job.

Bespoke

Your size, your stock, your artwork, printed from scratch. The most control and the option most customers choose for a main line.

Express overprinted

Your logo printed onto a stock bag shape we already hold dies for. Fewer choices, quicker turnaround.

Plain / wholesale

Unprinted bags in bulk, for stores that want the stock without the branding or need a filler alongside a printed run.

Customization options

Litho printingSharp, consistent color across the run
Special print finishesFoil, emboss and spot finishes on request
Standard & bespoke sizesYour W × G × H, in inches
Standard & express deliveryNationwide USA delivery
Full print areaFront, back, gussets and base
Matte or gloss laminationWhere the bag needs to resist wear
Choice of handlesTwisted, folded, rope, ribbon or none
AccessoriesEyelets, tin ties, windows and liners

Product details

Twisted handles are made from the same paper family as the bag, so nothing has to be separated before recycling. They sit flat against the bag when it is empty, which matters when a store keeps thousands of them under a counter.

This is the workhorse of retail packaging and usually the cheapest printed bag per unit at volume. Most orders run in kraft with a one or two color logo, but the full print area is available if the artwork calls for it.

Handle color can be matched to the print rather than left plain, which is a small detail that lifts an otherwise simple bag.

Best for

High-street and boutique retail
Pharmacies and health food stores
Bakeries and grab-and-go
Everyday repeat orders

Frequently asked questions

+ How much weight will a twisted handle carry?
It depends on the paper weight and the bag size, so tell us what goes in the bag and we will spec it. We spec the stock around the weight you tell us
+ Can I match the handle to my brand color?
Yes, handle color is specified with the order. Tell us the reference and we will match as closely as the stock allows.
+ What is the minimum order?
Minimum order depends on the bag style and size. Tell us the bag and the quantity you have in mind and we will confirm it with your price.
+ How long does an order take?
Lead time depends on the run and the finish, counted from the day you approve the proof.
+ Can I see a sample first?
Yes, free samples are available. Ask with your inquiry and say which bags you want to see.

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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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