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Twist Handle vs Tape Handle Paper Bags: Which to Choose
Twist handle or tape handle paper bags? Compare strength, cost, look and best uses, plus how custom printing works, to pick the right bag for your brand.
What Size Paper Bag Do I Need? A UK Sizing Guide
Paper bag sizes are quoted as width x depth x height in millimetres. This guide explains how to read those figures, how to measure your products, and which stock UK sizes suit shops, gift retailers and e-commerce despatch.
Kraft vs White Paper Bags: Which Is Right for Your Brand?
A practical guide to choosing between natural kraft and crisp white paper carrier bags, covering print appearance, brand feel, cost, the carrier bag charge and recycling.
How to Supply Print-Ready Artwork for Printed Paper Bags
A practical UK guide to preparing artwork for custom printed paper bags: file formats, 300dpi resolution, print areas, why white ink is not printed, colour on kraft, and what to check at the proof stage.
Recyclable, Biodegradable or Compostable? UK Packaging Materials Explained
Recyclable, biodegradable and compostable are not the same thing. A plain-English guide for UK businesses covering EN 13432, the 2026 Plastic Packaging Tax rate, EPR reporting and how to pick the right bag material.
Mailing Bag Sizes Explained: The Right Postal Bag for Royal Mail
A clear guide to mailing bag sizes and the Royal Mail postal formats they map to, helping you pick the right postal bag, avoid extra postage and despatch orders with confidence.
Paper vs Plastic Carrier Bags: The UK Bag Charge Explained
A clear 2026 guide to the UK single-use carrier bag charge - what to charge in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, paper vs plastic rules, and how to turn the charge into a branding win.
Branded bags for promotional events and exhibitions - what are the benefits?
Branded bags are one of the most cost-effective ways to promote your business at events and exhibitions: they put your name in front of new audienc...
Making your takeaway packaging stand out from the rest
To make your takeaway packaging stand out, brand it: add your logo, colours and messaging to bags and boxes so every order doubles as advertising, ...
5 design tips for creating your custom printed packaging
Custom printed packaging works hardest when you design around five things: the product it has to protect, the brand message you want to send, visua...