Custom Flat 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.
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.
- 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 flat 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 Flat Handle Paper Bags
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.
When to Choose Flat Handle Paper Bags
Flat handles are the practical middle of the paper bag range. The handle is a strip of paper that lies flat against the bag when it is empty, so a stack of bags packs down neatly and takes little room behind a counter. Next to rope or ribbon handles they look plainer, but they keep the whole bag paper and usually sit lower on the cost scale.
Choose flat handles over an open-top SOS bag when customers carry the bag by hand for more than a few steps, or when you want a handle that is easy to hold. Choose them over die cut handles when the load is heavier, or when you do not want a cut-out interrupting the top of your artwork. Move up to rope or ribbon when the bag is part of a premium purchase and the handle itself is part of the look.
What to Look for in Flat Handle Paper Bags
- How the handle is fixed. Paper handles are attached on the inside of the bag. Ask how they are anchored and whether the top edge is reinforced, especially if the bag will hold a boxed product or a bottle.
- Paper weight. The standard paper thickness is 200-300gsm. Heavier contents point to the thicker end of that range, while a light bakery or clothing bag does not need it.
- Bag proportions. The width, the side gusset and the height decide what the bag holds and whether it stands open on a shelf. Give us the size of the packed product and we size the bag around it.
- Handle position and drop. A short handle that sits near the top edge suits a hand carry. If customers will want to carry the bag over a shoulder, tell us and we confirm what is possible.
- Handle color. Say whether the handle should blend into the bag or contrast with it, and we confirm the paper options for your quote.
Where Flat Handle Paper Bags Are Used
- Takeaway food. Counters that hand out many bags a day value a handle that folds flat and stacks.
- Clothing and accessories. Shirts, scarves and boxed accessories fit a flat handle bag well.
- Boutiques and gift shops. A printed paper bag carries your brand out of the door.
- Events and trade shows. Hand out brochures and samples in a bag people can actually carry.
Artwork and Printing Tips
- Put your logo on the large front and back panels, clear of the top fold where the handle is fixed and clear of the bottom fold.
- Use the side gusset for a short line such as your website or social handle. Carried bags are often seen from the side.
- White paper gives the best color print. Brown kraft prints in black or white only, so design one-color artwork if you choose kraft.
- If the bag is for retail, ask about foil stamping or embossing on the front logo.
- Send your artwork with the quote request, or ask for design support and we prepare the bag layout with you.
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 Flat 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.
- Die Cut Handle Paper Bag
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.
- 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 flat handle paper bags?
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.
What is the minimum order quantity for flat handle paper bags?
The minimum order quantity for flat handle paper bags at PacksDo is 500 units. The price per unit falls as the quantity grows.
How much do flat 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 flat 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.
What is the difference between flat handle and twisted handle paper bags?
Flat handles are strips of paper that fold against the bag, while twisted handles are paper twisted into a round cord. Flat handles stack and store more neatly, and twisted handles feel rounder in the hand. Both keep the bag all paper, and we confirm which suits your product with your quote.
Can flat handle paper bags carry heavy products?
Flat handle bags suit everyday retail loads such as clothing, gifts and takeaway food. If your product is heavy or dense, tell us its weight when you ask for a quote and we advise on the paper weight and handle fixing, or on whether a rope handle would suit it better.
Can I print on the handles of flat handle paper bags?
Print normally goes on the bag panels. If you want your design to continue onto the handle, or want a handle in a particular color, tell us and we confirm what is possible with your quote.
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