PAPER BAGS MADE TO ORDER FOR YOUR BRAND • UK MANUFACTURED
Your brand.Your bag. Made in Britain.
Your bag doesn't exist until you order it. We work with a UK manufacturer to produce paper bags built from your artwork up - not a logo overprinted on a stock bag. From just 1,000 bags, with quotes in 24-48 hours.
Quote within 24-48 hours. Free samples available. No obligation.
Made to order - not overprinted stock
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UK-made - days, not months
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FSC/PEFC-certified Italian paper
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From 1,000 bags - right for independents
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Made to order - not overprinted stock 〰️ UK-made - days, not months 〰️ FSC/PEFC-certified Italian paper 〰️ From 1,000 bags - right for independents 〰️
SOUND FAMILIAR?
Generic bags are costing you more than you think
Every customer who leaves your shop with an unbranded bag is a missed moment. Your bag travels your high street, your customers' homes - it should work for you, not against you.
Stuck with overprinted stock
A logo stamped onto a pre-made bag isn't the same as a bag made for your brand. The difference is visible the moment a customer picks it up. You deserve a bag that was designed for you - not adapted from one made for everyone.
Priced out by big minimum orders
Most suppliers want 5,000 units before they'll talk to you. That's a supermarket's minimum, not a shop's. We work with independent businesses from just 1,000 bags - the right scale for where you actually are.
Waiting weeks for overseas imports
Bags shipped from Asia mean 8–16 week lead times, customs risk, and no good answer when you run out before Christmas. UK manufacturing means days - and a supplier you can actually talk to when something needs to change.
THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Not printed onto a bag. Made into one.
Most bag suppliers buy stock bags in bulk and overprint a logo onto them. That's not what happens here. Every bag starts as a blank sheet of paper - and your brand is built into it from the very first step.
Each bag is folded, glued and finished
The cut sheets are folded and glued into finished bags - handles attached, bases reinforced. Every bag in your order is made this way. There is no pre-made bag that your logo was added to afterwards.
Your artwork is flexo-printed onto the paper
FSC/PEFC-certified paper from Italy is fed through the press and printed with your design - up to 6 colours, on both sides. Because the whole surface is printed before the bag is made, your bag can be any colour you choose. The bag doesn't exist yet. It starts here, as printed paper made specifically for your order.
The paper is cut to your bag size
The printed paper is cut to the precise dimensions of your chosen bag format — one of six standard sizes, selected to suit your products, your counter, and how your customers carry things.
Delivered direct to your door
Direct from the UK manufacturer to you - typically within 5–10 working days of artwork approval. We manage the whole process and keep you updated throughout.
Born in Britain. Never been abroad.
Printed on the base of every bag we make - because it's true, and because it matters. Every bag is produced in the UK, for a specific independent business, for a specific order. No bulk production, no warehoused stock, no bags made just in case.
BAGS & SIZES
Three styles. Six sizes. All made to order.
Every bag is produced from scratch by our UK manufacturing partner - flexo-printed with your design before the bag is made. Choose your style, choose your size, and we manage everything from there.
No handles. Practical, fast, and ideal for counter service - bakeries, delis, takeaways, florists.
Brown kraft • White kraft • Printed both sides in up to 6 colours • Available in any colour through full-coverage print
COUNTER SERVICE FAVOURITE
Reinforced flat paper tape handles. A clean, contemporary look - popular with food specialists and gift retailers.
Brown kraft • White kraft • Printed both sides in up to 6 colours • Available in any colour through full-coverage print
CONTEMPORARY & CLEAN
The classic retail carrier. Twisted paper handles in kraft or white - the defining choice for boutiques, farm shops, and gift retailers.
Brown kraft • White kraft • Printed both sides in up to 6 colours • Available in any colour through full-coverage print
THE CLASSIC CHOICE
Available Sizes
| Size | W × D × H | Paper | Best for |
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| Small | 180 × 102 × 230mm | 80gsm | Jewellery, candles, small gifts, counter service |
| Small Tall | 180 × 102 × 340mm | 80gsm | Bottles, plants, tall gift items |
| Medium | 260 × 130 × 360mm | 100gsm | Clothing, homeware, food, general retail |
| Large | 320 × 130 × 360mm | 100gsm | Boutiques, farm shops, larger purchases |
| X-Large | 450 × 130 × 360mm | 100gsm | Coats, homeware, large farm shop orders |
| X-Large Tall | 450 × 130 × 460mm | 100gsm | Boots, large gifts, celebration items, bulky products |
Print specification
1 colour to 6 colour print
Printed both sides
Any bag colour - full coverage print means the bag colour is your choice, not ours
Your artwork, your colours
FSC/PEFC certified Italian paper stock
Not sure what you need?
Request a free sample pack and see all the three styles side by side - feel the paper weight, see the print quality, and choose with confidence before you commit to anything. Send us your logo and we’ll recommend the most cost-effective option for your brand.
WHAT WE DO FOR YOU
The expertise a factory can’t offer
Our UK manufacturing partner makes the bags. We do everything else - and for an independent business, that everything else is the hard part.
Size and format expertise
The wrong bag size costs you money twice - in wasted stock and in a poor customer experience. We assess your products, your counter, and how your customers carry, and recommend the format that genuinely fits.
Print-ready artwork preparation
We take what you have - even a JPEG logo from a business card - and prepare it properly for flexo print. No separate design agency, no guesswork about whether your files are right. We tell you honestly if we need something better, and help you get there.
Proactive reorder management
We track your order history and reach out before you run low - not after you've realised you're out on a Saturday morning. Your artwork and specs are stored permanently, so reordering is a two-minute confirmation, not a new project.
Sustainability documentation
We provide FSC/PEFC chain-of-custody documentation and the precise wording to make genuine, defensible claims about your packaging. You'll know exactly what you can say - and have the paperwork to back it up if anyone asks.
THE REORDER ADVANTAGE
Your artwork stored. Your specs on file. Reordering takes minutes.
After your first order, every subsequent one is a confirmation — not a project. No resending files, no re-approving the same design, no chasing proofs.
Artwork stored securely — never needs resending
Spec sheet kept on file: size, gsm, handle, finish
Reorder reminder before you run low
Quote confirmed within 24–48 hours, every time
Delivery window agreed before we start
Consistency guaranteed — same print, same quality
WORKING WITH US
From first contact to delivery
What actually happens when you place an order. Your first takes a little time to set up properly. Every one after that takes minutes.
Request a free sample pack
We post you a physical pack - all three bag styles, paper weights, handle options, and a print quality reference. See and feel it before you decide on anything. Arrives within 2-3 working days.
Confirm your spec and send your artwork
Once you've chosen your bag, tell us your size, quantity, and send us your logo or brand files. We prepare the artwork for print and come back with a digital proof - nothing goes to the manufacturer without your approval.
Approve your proof and confirm
Review the proof, request any changes, and sign off when you're happy. At this point we confirm your lead time and total cost - both fixed before a single bag is made.
Production begins
We place your order with our UK manufacturing partner. Your paper is printed, cut, folded, and finished. We keep you updated and flag anything before it becomes a problem on your end.
Delivery - and you’re set up for next time
Your bags arrive direct from the UK manufacturer - typically 5–10 working days from proof approval. Your artwork and specs are now stored for your next order.
“Second order took about five minutes. They already had everything.”
After your first order, your artwork and specs are stored permanently. Your next order skips samples, artwork, and proof - you confirm quantity and delivery date, and it's done. We also reach out before you run low.
Artwork stored - never needs resending
Spec sheet on file: size, gsm, handle, finish
Proactive reorder reminder based on your usage
Reorder confirmation in minutes, not days
Identical quality guaranteed - same print, same finish
SUSTAINABILITY
A sustainability story you can actually stand behind
Your customers care. Increasingly, so do the regulations. We provide the documentation and the precise wording to make genuine, defensible claims - not vague language that won't survive scrutiny.
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Our paper is sourced from Italy and certified from responsibly managed forests. Chain-of-custody documentation is available on request - useful if your customers or a compliance review asks for it.
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Paper bags can be recycled at kerbside as part of the household paper and card stream. That's a straightforward, provable claim - not greenwash. Your customers can put them straight in their home recycling.
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UK manufacturing dramatically reduces transport emissions compared to bags shipped from Asia or the Far East. Not a trivial difference - a meaningful one, and one you can state with confidence.
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Every bag exists because a specific business ordered it. No bulk overproduction, no warehoused waste. The most honest form of sustainable production - make what's needed, nothing more.
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British Bag Co will not knowingly trade or partner with any organisation involved in modern slavery or human trafficking. We are committed to ethical supply chains at every stage of our business.
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The CMA's supply chain guidance and ASA standards require environmental claims to be accurate, substantiated, and not misleadingly broad. We provide the exact wording and documentation to let you talk about your packaging with confidence - and without regulatory risk.
What changing regulations mean for you
Workplace recycling rules require paper and card separation from March 2025 (micro-firms until March 2027). Paper bags are part of that stream - and our bags are ready for it.
EPR fee modulation from 2026 links disposal costs to recyclability ratings. Paper bags are well positioned under the Red/Amber/Green framework.
Single-use plastic carrier bags carry a statutory 10p charge - continuing to support paper alternatives in retail environments.
Most independent retailers fall below the EPR reporting thresholds - but we'll help you understand what applies to your business and what doesn't.
We provide FSC/PEFC documentation and the precise wording for any sustainability claims you want to make about your packaging.
COMMON QUESTIONS
The things worth asking before you order
Straightforward answers. We’d rather you knew the honest position up front than find out something unexpected after you’ve committed.
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From 1,000 bags - which is the right scale for an independent shop, not a supermarket. Most suppliers require 5,000 units before they'll engage; we built British Bag Co specifically for businesses that don't need or want that volume. We'll be upfront if a slightly larger first order meaningfully reduces your unit cost - and we'll show you the numbers clearly.
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Pricing depends on bag size, paper weight, print colours, and quantity. Rather than give you a misleading average, we prefer to quote on your exact specification - it only takes 24-48 hours once we have your details. We price to be competitive with quality UK alternatives. We won't undercut cheap overseas imports, and we're honest about why: the quality difference is real, and so is the lead time difference.
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Typically 5-10 working days from artwork approval. That's not an estimate we give and then miss - it's a lead time we confirm before you commit. If you have a specific event, launch date, or seasonal deadline, tell us early and we'll work backwards from it. Rush production is sometimes possible; we'll tell you honestly whether it's feasible for your job and what it involves.
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Send us what you have. We work with most formats and will tell you honestly if we need something higher-resolution to deliver quality print results. Artwork setup, layout optimisation, and print-readiness checking are included - no separate design fees for standard preparation. For a full logo redesign or new branding, we'd point you to a professional designer, and we can recommend one if it would help.
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Yes - our paper bags can be recycled at kerbside as part of the household paper and card stream. That's a provable claim, not a vague one. The paper is FSC/PEFC certified, sourced from responsibly managed Italian forests. We provide chain-of-custody documentation and the precise wording for any sustainability claims you want to make, so you can talk about your packaging confidently and accurately.
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With flexographic printing, your design is printed onto the paper before the bag is made. The bag is then cut, folded, and glued from that printed sheet. With a logo stamp, a stock bag is made first - then your logo is overprinted onto it. The difference shows: the print quality is higher, the coverage can extend across the whole surface, and the bag looks like it was designed for your brand rather than adapted from a generic one. It also means up to 6 colours, printed on both sides.
FROM THE BLOG
Advice and ideas
Guides on choosing the right bag, making sustainability claims that stand up, and real stories from the shops, bakeries, and farm shops we work with — updated as we go.
GET STARTED
Ready to see what your bag could look like?
Request a free sample pack or get in touch with your brief. We'll come back to you within 24 hours with ideas, advice, and a clear quote - no obligation.
Physical sample pack posted within 2-3 working days.
All three bag styles included - feel the quality before you commit.
Quote within 24-48 hours of agreeing your specification.
No follow-up calls unless you invite them.
Your artwork and specs stored for frictionless reordering.