Tape & twist handle paper carrier bags

Paper Carrier Bags

Discover a diverse selection of paper carrier bags at Kite Packaging, designed to meet all your packaging needs with eco-friendly solutions. Whether you're looking for twist and tape handle paper bags, gusseted paper bags, strung paper counter bags, glassine bags, or specialised options like standard and gift bottle bags, we've got you covered. Our range also includes paper mailing bags and returnable paper mailing bags, perfect for environmentally responsible packaging solutions.

Available in a variety of sizes, our paper bags cater perfectly to retail, groceries, gifts, and takeaways. Each bag is crafted with durability in mind, ensuring your items are safely carried from store to home. Need bespoke branding and personalisation? Our team of friendly specialists at your local Kite Regional Distribution Centre is ready to assist with custom quotes and design options.

Enjoy the convenience of free delivery on online orders over £45 and take advantage of our bulk discounts—because at Kite, the more you order, the more you save! Choose sustainability without compromising on quality with our comprehensive range of paper carrier bags.

What is a tape handle paper carrier bag?

These paper bags have a taped handle for strong and convenient carrying from a range of retail shops. They are made from extremely durable 90gsm kraft paper that is designed to be sturdy and strong enough to withstand general use, ensuring that all products arrive safely at their destination. These versatile containers are available in either brown or white to suit the aesthetics of your specific establishment; brown tends to be popular with our takeaway customers while the white variety are commonly used with clothing companies and homeware retailers.

What is a twist handle bag?

Our premium paper bags with twisted handles are the perfect eco-friendly alternative to plastic and are 100% recyclable. The handles express reinforced strength thanks to the tight twisting of the paper material. As a result, they are very unlikely to break even when carrying relatively heavy loads. Therefore, the customer is able to comfortably carry around their purchases without fear of torn packaging, thus enhancing their entire experience with your brand and encouraging repeat sales. The bags feature a block bottom allowing them to stand rigidly and easily be filled with expandable gusseted sides for generous internal dimensions. Whether you sell gifts or groceries, these bags are a sustainable, strong and presentable choice sure to boost customer satisfaction.

What is the strength of paper bags?

We supply four different sizes of twist handle and tape handle paper bags. Our twist handle bags come in medium duty 80gsm or heavy duty 100gsm and 110gsm thickness, while the tape handle bags come in 90gsm thickness. To view this information, please click on the ‘more info’ icon within the product table. 

Each style is sturdy and thus suitable for most common applications. The drinks carriers have a long and slender structure to snugly hold bottles, allowing them to stand upright on the block bottom where they are supported by the gusseted sides. Each style is available in either brown kraft or white sulphite paper. Varieties of this product are sold in pack sizes of 125, 250 and 500, ideal for small businesses who may not have the requirement or storage space for large quantities of packaging. Furthermore, the paper bags are supplied flat packed to support this aim of conserving space. They could compactly be hung from a hook behind a shop till or market stall in this configuration, ready to be grabbed and expanded quickly at the point of purchase.

What are the advantages of paper bags?

The greatest advantages of choosing paper over the more traditional plastic are the environmental considerations. The white sulphite paper shopping bags are produced from either 20% or 90% recycled paper and are fully recyclable while the brown paper carrier bags are made from 40% or 90% recycled paper and are also completely recyclable. Both colours of the bottle carrier bags are made from 90% recycled content. Therefore, the brown carrier bags have slightly higher green credentials but both carriers are plastic-free options for those wanting to minimise their environmental impact. By being easily kerbside recyclable, the material is fed back into the system and you are supporting the conservation of raw materials rather than increasing the troubling amount of waste being sent to landfill. These eco-friendly bags will significantly enhance the branding of your establishment as customers are increasingly prioritising sustainability when choosing where to shop. Making a switch from plastic to paper will provide long-term marketing benefits. These bags are a great alternative for clients who do not need their branding printed onto their bags.

How are paper bags eco-friendly?

These tape handle carrier bags express excellent green credentials for a number of reasons. Firstly, the kraft method of paper manufacture omits excessive bleaching, rendering it a less energy intensive and consequently, more sustainable way of making the material. The carrier bags also boast superior strength for this reason. Furthermore, they are widely recyclable kerbside, encouraging a more circular economy that supports the preservation of resources. Paper bags have a long history as a reliable packaging option for retailers and have recently seen a surge in sales following the increasing demand for eco-friendly alternatives to plastic. Contrary to plastic bags, these products can be sent to recycling plants rather than landfill, where the material can be easily reused.

What sizes are available?

At Kite, we offer four sizes with dimensions as displayed in our product table: namely, small, medium, large and extra-large. With pack sizes of 125, 250 and 500, it is easy to stock up on only as much as you need making this packaging perfect for small businesses or market stall holders. The block bottom and gusseted sides increase the capacity of the bags while allowing them to stand up on their own for easy packing.

Dimensions are displayed in the format of: base length x base width x height.