Plastic Carrier Bags
- Our vest carrier bags are perfect for the retail environment by presenting your items and products in everyday carrier bags.
- Made from high density polythene.
- Easy to use conventional and well known shopping bags.
- It’s a carrier bag! Please see below for sizes, colours and strength variations.
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| Item Code |
Bag Size | Colour | Thickness |
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Price per
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Price per Box | Buy | Enter No. Of Bags | |||
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| PVCBW001 |
254 x 381 x 457 ″ |
White | 8mu |
2000
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18.310 | 16.270 | 15.300 | 16.140 | |||
| PVCBW002 |
279 x 432 x 533 ″ |
White | 14mu |
2000
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31.270 | 27.790 | 26.120 | 23.950 | |||
| PVCBB001 |
279 x 432 x 533 ″ |
Blue | 16mu |
1000
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15.630 | 13.900 | 13.060 | 11.590 | |||
- Product Description
Plastic Carrier Bags for Retail and Takeaway
Plastic carrier bags are the conventional vest-style shopping bag, with cut-out handles and an open top. Packaging Express supplies three options: two white carrier bags in different thicknesses and one blue option, all made from high-density polythene packaging.
They are the everyday bag for shops, market stalls, takeaways and counter service, handed over at the till.
What are plastic carrier bags used for?
Handing goods to customers at the point of sale. The vest shape is the format shoppers recognise: the handles are cut into the bag and it opens in one movement.
Typical users:
- Convenience stores, newsagents and off licences
- Market stalls and farm shops
- Takeaways and food counters
- Pharmacies, hardware shops and event trading
Plastic carrier bags sizes and specifications
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Item code |
Bag size |
Colour |
Thickness |
Units per pack |
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PVCBW001 |
10 x 15 x 18 inches |
White |
8μm |
2,000 |
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PVCBW002 |
11 x 17 x 21 inches |
White |
14μm |
2,000 |
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PVCBB001 |
11 x 17 x 21 inches |
Blue |
16μm |
1,000 |
All three are made from high-density polythene. Dimensions can be switched between inches, centimetres and millimetres on the product page.
Choosing a thickness
Thickness is measured in microns, written as μm, and indicates how thick the plastic film is.
8μm, PVCBW001: The lightest option and the smallest bag at 10 x 15 x 18 inches. Suited to light, low-volume items such as newspapers, confectionery, small packets and individual counter purchases.
14μm, PVCBW002: The same larger 11 x 17 x 21-inch bag in a mid-weight film. The general purpose choice for a shop handling mixed baskets.
16μm, PVCBB001: The heaviest film of the three, in blue, at the larger size. The option for heavier or more awkward loads, or where a bag is likely to be carried some distance.
If customers are buying tins, bottles or anything with a corner, go up a thickness rather than double bagging.
Note that the two larger bags are the same dimensions, so the choice between PVCBW002 and PVCBB001 is thickness and colour rather than size.
Single-use carrier bag charges
Retailers must follow the applicable single-use carrier bag charging rules in the country where they operate. Requirements, exemptions and minimum charges differ across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Check the latest government guidance before deciding what to charge customers.
Buying plastic carrier bags in bulk
Bags are sold by the pack: 2,000 for the two white options and 1,000 for the blue. Pricing is tiered across 1 to 4 packs, 5 to 9 packs, and 10 or more packs, with pallet pricing also available. Current prices and tier thresholds are shown on the product listing.
Polythene bags store well if kept dry and out of sunlight, so for a shop getting through bags steadily, ordering in larger quantities may offer better value.
Frequently asked questions
What are vest carrier bags?
Carrier bags with cut-out handles and an open top, forming two loops on either side of the central opening. They are commonly used by supermarkets and convenience stores.
What material are these carrier bags made from?
High-density polythene.
What sizes are available?
10 x 15 x 18 inches, and 11 x 17 x 21 inches. The product page can show these in centimetres and millimetres.
What does μm mean?
Microns, the measure of film thickness. A higher number means a thicker film. These are available at 8μm, 14μm and 16μm.
Which thickness should I choose?
8μm for light single items, 14μm for general shop use, 16μm for heavier or awkward loads.
How many bags are in a pack?
2,000 for the white bags and 1,000 for the blue.
Do I have to charge customers for carrier bags?
Charging rules for single-use carrier bags differ across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Check the latest government guidance for the country where you operate.
Can businesses buy plastic carrier bags in bulk?
Yes. Pricing is tiered by the number of packs ordered, with pallet pricing available for larger volumes.
Buy plastic carrier bags online
We supply vest-style plastic carrier bags across the UK in white and blue, in 8μm, 14μm and 16μm, in packs of 1,000 or 2,000. Item codes and current tiered pricing are listed on the product page.
Need help choosing a carrier bag?
Tell us what your customers carry out and how many bags a week you use, and we can suggest a size and thickness.
Call the customer helpline on 0345 224 3691, request a call back, or use the Contact Us form.
