Custom Printed Flat Handle Paper Bags
Paper carrier bags with flat handles are a modest but stylish option that look fantastic when printed. They’re perfect for bakeries, jewellers and retailers, and make a great goodie bag for events, conferences & exhibitions. These bags are 100% recyclable, and fold down small meaning they’re cheap and easy to store. We can provide full colour printing & bespoke design options to help create a printed flat handle paper bag that perfectly represents your brand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the estimated delivery time?
On average it takes around 3 weeks for us to manufacture, print and deliver your bags once your order goes through. Depending on quantities and requirements we can ensure a quicker turnaround. We will be able to confirm lead times with you before you order so you know how long delivery will take. If you need your bags by a deadline, we are the only UK carrier bag supplier that can accommodate any specific delivery turnarounds or requirements, so please call or email us as soon as possible.
What size can I get a flat handle paper bag in?
Look at our comprehensive paper bag size guide for more information on flat handle paper bag sizes. For orders over 10,000 bags we can create a bag in any size you want.
What is the benefit of a flat handle paper bag?
Flat handle paper bags are ideal for small items, food packaging and gift bags. These bags fold down small, but open wide to allow for large volumes. These bags come in a range of sizes, but they’re often popular in A4 or A5 size to contain smaller product purchases or single food items. These bags look great when printed and are ideal for both retail and promotional use.
Are printed paper bags recyclable?
All our printed paper bags are made from recyclable materials, meaning your customers can easily recycle them at home.
Are printed paper bags biodegradable?
Printed paper bags are biodegradable but will take longer to disintegrate than something like a potato starch bag, so we always recommend getting people to recycle and reuse their bags to get the most out of them.
Can flat handle paper bags be reused?
Yes, flat handle paper bags can be reused, and this should be encouraged. However, these bags can also be recycled, meaning single uses will not contribute to waste.
How strong are flat handle paper bags?
Our flat handle paper bags are strong and resilient but are not the best bag for carrying extremely heavy items. These bags could also be susceptible to damage from liquids.
Are flat handle paper bags water resistant?
No, flat handle paper bags are not water resistant.
Which products & industries should use a flat handle paper bag?
Flat handle paper bags are very versatile and so can be used for almost any purpose. Typically, they’re only used for smaller and lightweight purchases, and so they’re popular among small shops, trinket stores, vape shops, boutiques and other retailers. They’re also incredibly popular for take-away food and can be made in a range of sizes to fit any specific product.
What is the minimum order quantity?
We can provide printed flat handle paper bags at quantities as low as 200, however at quantities lower than 1000, we can only run single-colour prints, and you're severely limited on the size of bag you can choose. The minimum order for multi-colour prints is 1000 bags.
