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Paper Bag Printing

Custom paper bags are a stylish, sustainable way to package your products and showcase your brand’s personality, taking it on the move. Whether you’re serving food to go, wrapping retail purchases, or handing out event goodies, our printed paper bags make every order look professional and well-presented. Choose from flat handles, twisted handles, or handleless paper bag designs to suit your needs, from lightweight food service bags to premium retail carriers.

With our easy-to-use design tool, you can create your perfect paper bags online in minutes with no design experience required. We print thousands of branded paper bags every day, so whether your style is bold and colourful or clean and minimalist, you’ll get the same expert finish every time. Every order includes a free artwork check as standard, so you can be confident your bags will print perfectly and arrive ready to impress.

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Stylish and practical handles for all uses
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Flat Handle Paper Bags

Durable, practical, and easy to carry
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Twisted Handle Paper Bags

Stylish, sturdy, and premium look
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Handleless Paper Bags

Sleek, minimalist, and cost-effective
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From £13

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What Machines Are Paper Bags Printed On?

Colbat SP800
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All of our paper bags are printed in house on a single pass, digital printer that delivers full colour artwork, precision and speed. Using advanced HP printhead technology and water-based inks, it creates detailed designs directly onto white or kraft paper without the need for printing plates or lengthy setup times.

This digital process makes it easy to produce custom paper bags in any quantity, from short runs to large-scale orders, while maintaining the same high-quality finish across every print. Each design is printed in one smooth pass, ensuring vibrant, consistent colour and crisp detail on every side of your bag.

Once printed, your bags are carefully finished, folded and checked for quality before being packed and shipped. The result is a branding and merchandising opportunity that will be carried all over town.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Flat handle – classic retail style with sturdy folded handles.
  • Twist handle – premium twisted cord handles for a high-end look, including a bottle size option.
  • Handleless – simple open-top kraft option, ideal for quick service or lightweight packaging.
  • Flat handle bags – Great for retail stores, boutiques and takeaway cafés . The flat folded handle makes them strong and comfortable for customers carrying clothing, gifts or boxed food.
  • Twist handle bags – Perfect for wine shops, beauty brands and premium retail . The twisted paper cords give a more elegant appearance that complements luxury or eco-focused packaging.
  • Handleless bags – Ideal for quick-service food, events and giveaways . The open-top design makes them easy to fill and hand out, while remaining lightweight and cost-effective.

All styles are made from strong, recyclable kraft paper and printed in full colour to showcase your brand beautifully.

Shown as (H) Height x (W) Width x (G) Gusset:

  • Flat handle: S 240×180×80 mm, M 290×220×100 mm, L 370×270×120 mm, XL 450×320×170 mm
  • Twist handle (Brown): S 210×190×80 mm, M 310×240×110 mm, L 420×320×140 mm, Bottle 360×110×85 mm
  • Twist handle (White): S 240×180×80 mm, M 340×260×120 mm, L 410×320×120 mm, Bottle 390×140×80 mm
  • Handleless: S 345×175×115 mm, L 405×260×130 mm

Printed on the front only, centred within the following areas:

  • Flat & Twist handle: S 120×120 mm, M 170×170 mm, L 200×200 mm, XL 220×220 mm, Bottle 270×80 mm
  • Handleless: S 160×160 mm, L 190×190 mm

Yes, we print in full-colour CMYK. Printing is single-sided on the front panel only — double-sided printing isn’t available yet.

White ink can’t be printed on Brown Kraft. The natural texture softens colours for a rustic look — for vibrant colour, choose White Kraft instead. For more help on printing on Brown Kraft, visit our help guide.

  • Suggested load: Small 3.5 kg | Medium 4 kg | Large 5 kg | Extra Large 6 kg
  • Handles are taped inside; Medium, Large & XL include reinforcement patches for added strength.

Yes, our Kraft paper bags are made from FSC® certified material and are 100% recyclable. They’re not food-safe for direct contact but perfect for carrying packaged food.

Order from 10 to 2,500 bags. Standard turnaround is 4 working days, with faster options available at checkout.

Yes! All of our paper bags arrive fully assembled — simply open the box and they’re ready to use.

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