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Plastic Carrier Bags
Plastic carrier bags are a durable and cost-effective option for takeaways, retail, and catering. Lightweight yet strong, they’re ideal for carrying food containers and everyday items. Some are now made from recyclable or recycled materials, offering a practical solution with reduced environmental impact.
We offer a wide range of plastic carrier bags including vest-style (T-shirt bags), patch handle, flexi-loop, clip-close, and duffle-style bags. Each is available in various sizes, colours, and thicknesses to suit different applications.
Yes, many of our plastic carrier bags are food-safe and suitable for use in takeaways, grocery shops, and food stalls. If you need food-grade certification, please let us know and we’ll recommend the appropriate options.
Absolutely. We offer custom printing on most of our plastic bags, allowing you to showcase your brand with professional, high-quality designs. Minimum order quantities may apply for printed options.
HDPE (High-Density Polythene) bags are thinner, crinkly, and stronger for their weight — commonly used for grocery or takeaway bags. LDPE (Low-Density Polythene) bags are softer, more flexible, and have a premium feel — ideal for fashion retail or branded packaging.
Yes. We offer eco-friendly alternatives including biodegradable, compostable, and recycled plastic bags. These options help reduce environmental impact and may assist with meeting sustainability targets or customer expectations.
Yes, we stock plastic carrier bags in a broad range of sizes and microns (thicknesses) to suit light, medium, or heavy-duty use. Whether you're packing small items or bulky goods, we’ll have a solution to suit.
Yes. Most of our bags can be reused multiple times and are recyclable through local soft plastic recycling schemes, depending on local authority facilities. We also offer bags that meet the UK’s reusable bag legislation requirements.
Yes. We provide competitive bulk pricing for trade customers, retailers, and wholesalers. Discounts are available for larger quantities — please get in touch for a bespoke quote.
Yes. All our plastic bags meet current UK regulations regarding bag thickness, recycled content, and carrier bag charges. We also offer compliant reusable and biodegradable alternatives for businesses looking to reduce their environmental footprint.
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