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Custom Paper Shopping Bags for Retail and Gifting

Custom paper shopping bags from Colormix, a manufacturing-led packaging supplier in Guangzhou, China: 500 pcs per size, digital samples in 3–7 days; production-line samples in 7–10 days and 15–22 working days for bulk after approval. Bags are printed on 128–210 gsm art or kraft paper with twisted, flat or ribbon handles, and are quoted to match the box range they leave the counter with.

The bag is the last thing the customer carries out and the first thing they see again at home. We print it on the same wrap paper and the same Pantone as the box, so the counter, the box and the bag read as one set rather than three purchases.

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Paper Shopping Bags — Custom Paper Shopping Bags for Retail and Gifting
500pcs per size, minimum
100+box types produced
3–7days, sample
15–22working days, bulk

Specification

Minimum order
500 pcs per size
Paper
128 / 157 / 210 gsm art paper or kraft
Handles
Twisted paper, flat die-cut, ribbon or cotton
Sample
Digital sample 3–7 days; production-line sample 7–10 days
Bulk lead time
15–22 working days after sample approval
Packing
Supplied flat, bundled in export cartons

Typical use

  • Retail counters and brand stores
  • Gift with purchase and seasonal campaigns
  • Trade shows and press kits
  • Matching a box range for one unboxing story

Not on the list? The construction does not change — the board, insert and finish do. Send the product details and we will tell you which of these options fits.

Paper Shopping Bags: the structures we quote most

Each structure changes the dieline, the assembly time and the unit cost. Send the product and we quote the two that fit, rather than all of them.

Board and materials

  • Art paper 128 / 157 / 210 gsm
  • Kraft paper, natural or bleached
  • Textured specialty paper
  • Recycled board
  • Matte or gloss lamination film

Finishing

  • Hot foil stamping
  • Embossing
  • Spot UV
  • Matte or gloss lamination
  • Pantone or CMYK print

Inserts

  • Paperboard base board for weight
  • Tissue paper and sticker seal
  • Ribbon pull inside the bag
  • Card insert with print
  • Matched sleeve for the box

Material and finish are specified per project and confirmed on the sample. Where a material claim matters — recycled content, plastic-free insert — the specification states what the material is, so the claim can be checked rather than assumed.

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How this box gets made

Fixed specification, then dieline, then sample, then bulk — in that order.

Spec and quote

Product, quantity, channel and date fixed. Itemised quote issued.

Dieline

Dieline PDF issued with your artwork placed and finishing marked.

Digital sample

3–7 days, to check design, colour and finish.

Production-line sample

7–10 days, on the specified board and process. Signed off as the reference.

Bulk

15–22 working days after approval, with inspection and packing data.

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Paper Shopping Bags: questions before ordering

What paper weight should I choose?

128–157 gsm covers most retail bags. Go to 210 gsm or a laminated sheet when the bag carries several boxes, heavy glass or anything with sharp corners.

Can the bag match my box exactly?

Yes. We print both from the same artwork on the same wrap paper, and use the same Pantone and the same foil, so the bag and the box do not drift apart in colour.

Are the bags shipped flat?

Yes, flat and bundled, which keeps freight low. Twisted handles are inserted before packing so the bag opens straight out of the carton.

Can you print the inside of the bag?

Yes, either a full interior print or a single-colour logo. Interior print is usually specified when the bag is likely to be photographed open.

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Send five things — product, channel, quantity, budget and target date. We come back with two or three options, the trade-offs between them, and an itemised quote.

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-26