Custom Die Cut Handle Paper Bags
from $0.60 / unitStarting price per unit, shipping included. Your price depends on quantity, size, material and finishes, and drops as quantity grows. The final price comes with your quote, and it includes shipping.
Paper bags featuring a die-cut handle. Used for retail packaging, promotional items, and giveaways. However, their handles can hold limited weight, best suited for lighter items.
- Custom sizes
- Free design support
- Low minimums
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Quick specs
- Sizes
- Custom sizes and handle styles
- Minimum order
- 500 units
- Material
- White (SBS) or brown kraft paper
- Thickness
- 200–300gsm
- Printing
- CMYK or Pantone
- Coating
- Varnish (water-based) or lamination
- Finishes
- Matte, glossy, satin or soft touch; foil stamping, embossing or debossing and spot UV available
- Delivery
- 5–7 working days, plus 4–5 working days for delivery; larger or more complex orders can take longer
- Design support
- Free design support, proofing and 3D preview
Details
Tell us the size, quantity and print requirements for your die cut handle paper bags, and we will send you a quote.
MOQ from 500 units
Custom Sizes
Tell us the size you need and we will quote it.
Design Support
Free artwork and design assistance are included with your quote.
Fast Quotes
We reply to quote requests within 1 business day.
About Die Cut Handle Paper Bags
Paper bags featuring a die-cut handle. Used for retail packaging, promotional items, and giveaways. However, their handles can hold limited weight, best suited for lighter items.
Die-cut handles are precision-cut directly into the bag, which gives a comfortable grip without the need for additional materials.
When to Choose Die Cut Handle Paper Bags
Die cut handles are cut straight into the top of the bag, so there is no extra handle material to buy, fit or store. That keeps the cost direction low and the bag flat, and it makes the bag quick to produce for giveaways. The trade-off is strength: the handle is part of the bag wall, so it suits lighter items only.
Choose die cut handles over flat or twisted handles when the bag is a low-cost carrier for light items such as brochures, samples and small retail goods. Choose them over an SOS bag when you want customers to be able to carry the bag comfortably. Choose rope or flat handles instead if the bag will carry anything heavy, or if the top edge of the bag carries important artwork.
What to Look for in Die Cut Handle Paper Bags
- Contents weight. The handle is cut into the bag itself and holds limited weight. Tell us what you will pack and how heavy it is.
- Handle shape and size. Ask which cut-out shapes are available and how big the opening is, so a hand fits without crowding.
- Top edge strength. Ask whether the top is folded over or reinforced around the cut-out.
- Paper weight. The standard thickness is 200-300gsm. A thicker sheet makes the handle stronger.
- Bag orientation. A tall bag and a wide bag carry differently. Say how the product sits inside.
Where Die Cut Handle Paper Bags Are Used
- Trade shows and expos. Light bags for brochures and samples.
- Promotional giveaways. Branded bags handed out in large numbers.
- Light retail. Small items, stationery and accessories.
- Takeaway and bakery. Light food items that do not need a heavy handle.
Artwork and Printing Tips
- The cut-out removes part of the top panel, so keep your logo and any text well below it.
- Use a large single-color design on the front. Bold shapes read better on a bag that is carried at arm's length.
- Brown kraft prints in black or white only. White paper is the choice for full color.
- Print the side gusset with a short line, such as a web address, for when the bag is seen from the side.
- Ask about a matte or satin finish if you want the paper to look a little more finished.
Materials and Printing
Bag Materials
Standard paper thickness for custom paper bags ranges from 200-300gsm. Recycled stock options are available on request.
White
High-quality printing results from using Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) paper.
Brown Kraft
Unbleached brown paper, best suited to black or white printing.
Printing
Choose the color system that suits your artwork and brand.
| CMYK | CMYK stands as the most common and budget-friendly color scheme in printing. |
|---|---|
| Pantone | Prints brand colors accurately and is a step up from CMYK. |
How Custom Die Cut Handle Paper Bags Compares with Other Paper Bag Styles
Not sure this is the right style? Here is what sets the other styles apart.
- Paper Bag with Rope Handles
Rope handle paper bags offer durability and can carry heavier items, making them a top choice for various retail applications.
- Paper Bag with Ribbon Handles
These paper bags have ribbon handles and suit lightweight, high-end products.
- Twisted Handle Paper Bag
Made entirely from paper with twisted handles, these carrier bags are paper-only and suit light items such as food, clothing and gifts.
- Flat Handle Paper Bag
Flat handle paper bags feature sturdy paper handles that fold neatly against the bag. They are a practical choice for takeaway food, retail products, clothing, and everyday shopping.
- Handleless / SOS Bag
Handleless paper bags feature a simple open-top design with a flat base, making them easy to fill, carry, and store. Commonly used for food takeaway, groceries, bakery items, and lightweight retail products.
How Ordering Works
- 1
Share Your Requirements
Send us your required or product dimensions, preferred style, required quantity, delivery location, and artwork.
- 2
Review Your Quote
We will prepare pricing based on the selected size, material, printing, finishing, and quantity.
- 3
Approve Dieline & Artwork
Review the layout and artwork before production begins.
- 4
Production and Delivery
After approval, your order moves into production and is shipped to your specified location.
We reply to quote requests within 1 business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are die cut handle paper bags?
Paper bags featuring a die-cut handle. Used for retail packaging, promotional items, and giveaways. However, their handles can hold limited weight, best suited for lighter items.
What is the minimum order quantity for die cut handle paper bags?
The minimum order quantity for die cut handle paper bags at PacksDo is 500 units. The price per unit falls as the quantity grows.
How much do die cut handle paper bags cost?
Pricing starts from $0.60 per unit, and prices and quotes include shipping. Your price depends on quantity, size, material, printing and finishes, and falls as quantity grows. Request a quote for your project.
How long does it take to get die cut handle paper bags?
Production at PacksDo usually takes 5–7 working days. It starts once your artwork is approved and payment is received. Larger or more complex orders can take longer, and we confirm the date in your quote. Delivery usually takes another 4–5 working days, depending on the carrier and your location, so a typical order arrives in about 2 weeks and larger orders take longer. See the turnaround guide.
Do die cut handle paper bags need extra handle materials?
No. Die cut handles are cut directly into the bag, so there is no rope, ribbon or extra paper to attach. That is part of why they suit giveaways and light retail use.
Are die cut handle paper bags strong enough for heavy items?
They suit lighter items, because the handle is part of the bag wall and holds limited weight. For heavier products ask about rope or flat handles. Tell us the weight when you request a quote and we advise.
Can I choose the handle shape on a die cut bag?
Tell us the shape and size you have in mind, or send a picture, and we confirm what is possible with your quote.
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