Mailing Bags

Mailing Bags From Packaging Express

Mailing bags are a great low-cost packaging solution for sending a wide variety of items in the post. These bags will help protect items from water damage and will help mask items while in transit. Each bag has a peel and seal strip to help speed up packing items and results in a tamper-evident seal. Available in a wide range of colours to fit your specific brands and made from either LDPE plastic or the more eco-friendly kraft paper. A Postal Bag is an ideal choice for businesses looking for reliable and cost-effective mailing solutions.

Grey Mailing Bags

Our own brand of grey mailing bags are an excellent way for companies to post products cheaply, which in many cases will help decrease delivery costs compared to other types of packaging. Using a mailing bag instead of packaging such as boxes, cartons, padded envelopes, large letter and small parcel type packaging, as well as other products such as foam lined and board backed envelopes, will save you money. This is due to mailing bags adding little to the overall posting weight. Our grey mailing bags have a peel & seal self-adhesive strip for added security and are available in over 20 sizes, making each postage bag a practical solution for everyday shipping.

Coloured Mailing Bags

Made of thick high quality coloured polythene that is burst, water, and tear resistant, our own brand of coloured mailing bags are an excellent way for companies to post items and, in many cases, will reduce delivery costs when compared with other types of packaging; this is because the bag does not add much to the overall postal weight. Our mailing bags are opaque, so your items cannot be seen inside the bag, have a permanent peel and seal self-adhesive lips with a diameter of 40mm, are tamper evident for added security. Available in multiple colours and sizes. Every Postal Bag is designed to provide dependable protection while keeping postal costs low.

Clear Mailing Bags (With Printed Child Safety Warning)

Our clear polythene see through bags have a printed child safety notice, which makes them compliant with packaging terms and conditions on various marketplaces and platforms. The printed warning also eliminates the need to print or adhere suffocation labels separately. Used by the fashion industry for packing jeans, t-shirts, polo shirts, socks, dresses and so on. The marketing industry use them for brochures, magazines, flyers, booklets and various other promotional material. Manufactured using a strong polythene which is 30 microns thick, and come with a permanent 40mm peel & seal self-adhesive lips for a tamper-evident secure seal. This postage bag option is ideal for displaying products while protecting them during transit.

Kraft Paper Mailing Bags

Kraft paper mailing bags are compostable, recyclable, and biodegradable, which means they are suitable for disposal in common household rubbish collections. This offers you an environmentally friendly replacement for conventional mailing bags. Made from a strong and durable 130gsm kraft paper, they are designed to accommodate light, medium, and heavy duty items. The bottom of the bag is expandable which results in a deeper base and opening when compared to other types of mailing bags and envelopes. Strong 40mm peel and seal self-adhesive strip, which makes them simple and quick to pack with, saving you time, money and effort. A kraft Postal Bag is an excellent eco-friendly alternative for secure mailing, and each postage bag is built for strength and durability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are mailing bags used for? 

Mailing bags are a low-cost way to post a wide range of items safely. They protect contents from water damage, keep items hidden in transit, and come with a peel and seal strip for a quick, tamper-evident close. A mailing bag is ideal for clothing, accessories, books, and many other lightweight products.

Are mailing bags cheaper than boxes for postage?

Yes, in most cases. A Postal Bag adds very little to the overall parcel weight, which can reduce delivery costs compared with boxes, cartons, padded envelopes, and similar packaging. This makes mailing bags a practical, money-saving choice for everyday shipping.

What are grey mailing bags best for?

Grey mailing bags are a great everyday option for posting products cheaply and securely. They feature a peel and seal self-adhesive strip and are available in over 20 sizes, so there is a postage bag to suit almost any item.

Are coloured mailing bags strong and secure? 

Yes. Our coloured mailing bags are made from thick, high quality polythene that is burst, water, and tear resistant. They are opaque so contents cannot be seen, and each Postal Bag has a permanent 40mm peel and seal strip that is tamper evident for added security.

Why do clear mailing bags have a child safety warning printed on them? 

The printed child safety notice keeps clear bags compliant with the terms and conditions of many online marketplaces and platforms. It also removes the need to print or stick on separate suffocation labels, saving you time and effort.

What are clear mailing bags typically used for? 

Clear see-through bags are popular in the fashion industry for items like t-shirts, jeans, dresses, and socks, and in marketing for brochures, magazines, and flyers. This postage bag option lets you display products clearly while protecting them in transit.

Are your kraft paper mailing bags eco-friendly? 

Yes. Kraft paper mailing bags are compostable, recyclable, and biodegradable, so they can go in normal household recycling or waste collections. They are a great environmentally friendly alternative to standard plastic mailing bags.

Do mailing bags have a self-seal strip? 

Yes. Every mailing bag has a peel and seal self-adhesive strip that creates a secure, tamper-evident seal. This speeds up packing and means you do not need extra tape.

What sizes and colours are available? 

Our mailing bags come in a wide range of sizes and colours to suit your products and match your brand. Grey bags alone are available in over 20 sizes, with further options across our coloured, clear, and kraft ranges.