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Front-Only or Front-and-Back Printing on Paper Bags: Which Should You Choose?
Should you print one side of your paper bags or both? Compare front-only and front-and-back printing, with tips on cost, layout and visibility.
Printed Wine Bottle Bags: How to Choose and Brand Them
A practical UK guide to choosing printed paper wine bottle bags: sizing, kraft or white paper, twist handles, print placement and how to prepare your artwork.
Christmas Packaging Checklist for UK Retailers: Printed Paper Bags
A practical guide to choosing, designing and ordering printed paper bags for the Christmas trading period.
How Are Paper Bags Printed? Digital, Litho and Flexo Explained
Digital inkjet, flexographic, litho lamination or screen printing? A plain-English guide to how paper bags are printed in the UK, what each method costs in money and time, and which one suits your order size and artwork.
Paper Bag gsm Explained: How Strong Is a Printed Paper Bag?
Gsm measures how heavy the paper in your bag is, but it is only half the strength story. A UK guide to paper weight, handle type, gusset depth and choosing a printed paper bag that will actually carry what you sell.
How Much Do Custom Printed Paper Bags Cost? A UK Guide
Printed paper bags in the UK run from 19p to just over £2 a bag excluding VAT. Here is what actually drives the price, which costs people forget to budget for, and how to work out your own figure before you order.
Packaging EPR for UK Retailers: Do You Need to Register?
Most small UK retailers are not obligated under packaging EPR. Here are the two thresholds that decide it, what small and large producers must actually do, the fees and deadlines, and why the material your packaging is made from is starting to affect what producers pay.
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.