Red-Print T-Shirt Bags
A broad front panel sits between the integral handles.
RETAIL CHECKOUT
Custom Biodegradable Shopping Bags
What do customers carry away together? A boxed purchase needs a broad base, and the handles still need to meet above it. We make printed carry bags to fit that purchase.
T-shirt or die-cut handlesFrom 1,000 pcsExisting samples free
The green bag has two tall handles. The white bag has a die-cut grip above the print.
Details for a Retail Bag Quote
- Custom shopping-bag orders start at 1,000 pcs.
- Send the size of a typical purchase and your preferred T-shirt, flat or die-cut handle format.
- Choose the film color and show where you want your logo to sit when the bag is full.
- We check the proposed film, handle and base with the expected carrying load.
- We do not currently have finished-shopping-bag compostability certificates or test reports.
From the Checkout Counter to a Carry Sample
A carton, a bottle and a folded garment can weigh the same and need quite different bags. Show us a typical combination including any wrapping.
Fit the Purchase
Measure the boxed or wrapped goods side by side. Leave enough space above them for a customer to take hold of the handles.
Print the Film
We blow the film and print the artwork in our factory, checking the print position against the panel that will face the customer.
Cut the Handle
On a T-shirt bag, the side panels form the two handles. A die-cut bag has a grip opening through the upper panel. We cut and seal the agreed shape.
Carry the Filled Sample
Pack the items in the order staff would use at checkout. Lift the bag and see whether the opening, grip and base feel comfortable with the full purchase.
Check the Finished Bag
We inspect the dimensions, print, seals and handle. Check the finished sample with the load you expect customers to carry.
Separate the Store Packs
If stores use different sizes or designs, agree on a reference for each one. We check these marks and the pack counts before dispatch.
T-Shirt Handles and Die-Cut Grips
The narrow pharmacy sample and the wider gusseted sample illustrate how much the body shape can change with the purchase.
Pharmacy Carry Bags
A narrow body carries the red pharmacy print.
Gusseted Die-Cut Carry Bags
The oval grip leaves the illustrated front panel clear.
Fruit-Print Carry Bags
A single fruit graphic sits in the center of the bag.
Choose a Handle Your Customer Can Use
Leave enough clearance for a hand above the purchase. On the sample, bring the handles together and check whether the goods press against the customer’s fingers.
- T-shirt style
Integral handles leave a broad opening for packing at the counter. - Die-cut grip
A cutout in the upper panel carries the load through the film around the opening. - Flat bags
A straight opening suits products that do not need a carrying handle. - Grip clearance
Pack your usual purchase and try the grip with the whole hand.
Size the Bag for a Typical Purchase
Use a typical purchase, including boxes and wrapping. The shopping-bag measuring guide shows which body and handle dimensions to record.
- Bag width
Use the widest product or product combination to define the required opening. - Bag length
Allow space above the contents for the selected handle or closure arrangement. - Product shape
Try the widest box and the bulkiest folded item you expect staff to pack. - Dimensions in mm
Specify bag width and length in millimeters, with a drawing if the handle area needs separate dimensions.
Position the Print on the Filled Bag
The front face changes shape when the bag is carried. Keep the main logo clear of the handle area, seams and folds.
- Logo placement
Put the goods in the sample and see which part of the front still faces the customer. - Bag color
Choose the film color as part of the overall retail presentation. - Store details
Keep essential wording above the base fold and away from the grip. - Artwork approval
Review the placement and printed result on the agreed bag before bulk production.
Check Handles and Base under the Same Load
Put the usual goods in the sample and lift it by the handles. Look for stretching around the grip and strain along the bottom seam.
- Product weight
Define the expected load using the products customers are likely to carry together. - Thickness
Specify film thickness in microns (µm), or use a reference bag to explain the intended feel. - Handle area
Review how the handle behaves with the bag filled, including comfort and stretching. - Bottom seal
Lift the bag with the usual purchase inside and check where a box corner rests against the base.
Specify Packs for Store Replenishment
Mark each carton with the store, bag size or artwork reference used on the purchase order so staff can replenish the right counter.
- Bag count
Set the count for each packing unit to suit your store replenishment routine. - Carton quantity
Choose a pack count the store can receive and put away at once. - Carton marks
Add the agreed product code, size or design reference for quick identification. - Multiple designs
List packing quantities separately for each artwork or size in the order.
Carry Tests and Material Claims
Keep the goods and wrapping the same when you compare two films. A taller box or a sharp corner can change how the bag carries.
Starch-Based Carry-Bag Film
We can review PBAT/starch compounds and suitable PLA/PBAT/starch blends. Quote the film thickness alongside the handle and the goods the bag will carry.
Review Material Options
Replacing a PE Shopping Bag
Carry the same purchase in your current PE bag and in the proposed sample. Compare hand room, handle stretch and the base, then look at how the front logo sits.
Discuss Your Current Bag
Claims Printed on the Bag
We currently have no compostability certificate or test report for the finished shopping bag. A certification mark on your artwork requires coverage for that bag and permission to use the mark.
Discuss Your Claim Requirements
Cutting the Carry-Bag Shape
We print the film, seal the base and cut the body and handles to the shape you approved on the sample.
Shopping Bag Size & Thickness Guide
Check the face width, gussets and height together. Two vest bags with the same front panel can open to different depths around a box.
We quote film thickness as the total of both bag walls in microns (µm). The table gives reference figures. Confirm how each was measured before using it for an order.
Swipe the table sideways to view every column.
| Bag style | (W + gusset × 2) × H (cm) | Reference thickness (µm) |
|---|---|---|
| Vest-handle side-gusset bag | (20.3 + 7 × 2) × 48.3 | 20 |
| Vest-handle side-gusset bag | (23 + 10 × 2) × 48 | 20 |
| Vest-handle side-gusset bag | (26 + 7 × 2) × 50 | 15 |
| Vest-handle side-gusset bag | (30 + 9 × 2) × 50 | 19 |
| Vest-handle side-gusset bag | (30 + 9 × 2) × 60 | 19 |
| Vest-handle side-gusset bag | (30 + 10 × 2) × 60 | 24 |
| Vest-handle side-gusset bag | (31 + 9.5 × 2) × 60 | 17 |
Show Us a Typical Customer Purchase
A photo of the goods together, their dimensions and your quantity help us quote a handle and bag size. Allow additional time for shipping.
Get a Custom Quote1,000 pcs
Minimum order
3–5 days
Custom samples after payment
7–9 days
Production after payment
Retail Carry-Bag Purchasing Questions
Give us the weight and a photo of the packed goods. A wide box loads the base differently from several small items. We review the handle, body and bottom seal together before quoting.
We can make branded carry bags for packaged groceries. This range covers carrying packaged goods. If the film needs to touch unpackaged food, raise that requirement separately.
We currently have no compostability certificate or test report for the finished shopping bag. To print a certification logo, you need evidence covering that exact finished bag and permission to use the mark.
The minimum is 1,000 bags. List the quantity, design and size for each store. We’ll confirm which versions can share a quote and how the packs will be marked.
Existing samples are free. A custom carry-bag sample costs US$30–50 and takes 3–5 days after payment, plus shipping. We refund the full sample fee with a bulk order. See the sample options before bulk production.
Bulk production takes 7–9 days after payment. Allow additional time for delivery, particularly if cartons are going to different stores. See how production and delivery are arranged.