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Custom Plastic Bags

Custom Printed Plastic Bags and Plastic Shopping Bags with Your Logo: Die Cut Handle, Patch Handle, Fold Over, T-Shirt, Wave Top and Draw Tape

MADE TO ORDER, PRINTED WITH YOUR LOGOCustom printed plastic bags, made in your size, film color and ink colors.Pick the handle, the film and the size, send your logo, and approve a proof. Every bag is made for your order, so the color, the gauge and the print are yours. Not sure which handle you need? The handle guide below the bag styles explains each one.Request a QuoteFamily owned since 1984 · Voted Distributor of the Year 10 times by the Retail Packaging Association · Quote within 1 business day
A group of custom printed plastic bags with restaurant and retail logos in one to four ink colors
Six bag stylesdie cut, patch handle, fold over, t-shirt, wave top and draw tape, each explained below
Up to 6 ink colorsyour logo in your PMS colors, on one side or both
23 film colorswhite, clear, black and a full range of colors, in soft low density or crisp high density film
Proof before anything printsyou approve your artwork laid out on the bag, then the run is set
BAG STYLES · 6

Custom plastic shopping bags with your logo, one card per style

Retail bag sizes read width x height, and a third number is the bottom gusset. T-shirt bags read width x side gusset x height. Sizes run small to large.

Custom Die Cut Handle Plastic Bags

Most popular
Three custom printed die cut handle plastic bags: a clear bag with a four color sweet shop logo, a light blue bag with a navy logo and a purple bag with a lavender logo
  • Best forBoutiques, gift shops, bookstores, trade shows and events. The clean, flat retail bag that shows off a logo
  • HandleAn oval hand hole punched through both sides of the bag, just below the top edge. No added parts, so it is the most economical handled bag
  • FilmLow density film for a soft, glossy bag, or high density film for a crisp bag with a frosted look. 1.25 mil standard weight or 1.75 mil heavy weight
  • Printing1 to 3 ink colors on both sides, or up to 6 ink colors on one side. Six colors in total can be split between the two sides
  • BottomFlat on the two small sizes. A bottom gusset on the larger sizes opens the bag up for boxes and folded apparel
  • OriginMade in the USA
  • MinimumFrom 6,000 bags per size. 10 x 12 runs from 12,000, and so does 12 x 15 in the standard weight
  • Lead time4 to 6 weeks after artwork approval
  • Sizes
    10 x 12 inJewelry, cosmetics, cards and small giftsflat
    12 x 15 inBooks, accessories and folded teesflat
    15 x 18 x 4 inApparel and shoe boxesgusset
    18 x 18 x 4 inSweaters, jeans and boxed giftsgusset
    20 x 20 x 5 inCoats, boots and multiple itemsgusset
    24 x 24 x 5 inBedding, outerwear and bulky goodsgusset
    Other sizesMade to your size on request
  • Case packPacked 250 to 1,000 bags per case, depending on the size and the film weight
  • Quantity breaks6,00012,00025,000+
  • Film colors 23

Custom Patch Handle Plastic Bags

Reinforced handle
Four custom printed patch handle plastic bags in burgundy, white, dark blue and tan film, each with a reinforcing patch around the handle
  • Best forHeavier purchases: shoes, books, bottles, hardware and convention literature
  • HandleA die cut hand hole with a second patch of film welded behind it. The patch spreads the load, so the handle resists stretching and tearing under weight
  • FilmLow density film for a soft, glossy bag, or high density film for a crisp bag with a frosted look. 1.25 mil standard weight or 1.75 mil heavy weight
  • Printing1 to 3 ink colors on both sides, or up to 6 ink colors on one side. Six colors in total can be split between the two sides
  • BottomFlat on the two small sizes. A bottom gusset on the larger sizes
  • OriginMade in the USA
  • MinimumFrom 6,000 bags per size. 10 x 12 runs from 12,000, and so does 12 x 15 in the standard weight
  • Lead time4 to 6 weeks after artwork approval
  • Sizes
    10 x 12 inJewelry, cosmetics, cards and small giftsflat
    12 x 15 inBooks, accessories and folded teesflat
    15 x 18 x 4 inApparel and shoe boxesgusset
    18 x 18 x 4 inSweaters, jeans and boxed giftsgusset
    20 x 20 x 5 inCoats, boots and multiple itemsgusset
    24 x 24 x 5 inBedding, outerwear and bulky goodsgusset
    Other sizesMade to your size on request
  • Case packPacked 250 to 1,000 bags per case, depending on the size and the film weight
  • Quantity breaks6,00012,00025,000+
  • Film colors 23

Custom Fold Over Die Cut Plastic Bags

Double layer top
Three custom printed fold over die cut plastic bags: a white bag with a red border, a red bag printed in black and a black and white striped bag with a magenta logo
  • Best forApparel, department and specialty stores that want a finished, upscale top edge on a plastic bag
  • HandleThe top few inches of the bag are folded over to the inside and sealed, and the handle is cut through the doubled film. A reinforced handle and a clean hemmed edge in one step
  • FilmLow density film for a soft, glossy bag, or high density film for a crisp bag with a frosted look. 1.25 mil standard weight or 1.75 mil heavy weight
  • Printing1 to 3 ink colors on both sides, or up to 6 ink colors on one side. Six colors in total can be split between the two sides
  • BottomFlat on the two small sizes. A bottom gusset on the larger sizes
  • OriginMade in the USA
  • MinimumFrom 6,000 bags per size. 10 x 12 in the standard weight runs from 12,000
  • Lead time4 to 6 weeks after artwork approval
  • Sizes
    10 x 12 inJewelry, cosmetics, cards and small giftsflat
    12 x 15 inBooks, accessories and folded teesflat
    15 x 18 x 4 inApparel and shoe boxesgusset
    18 x 18 x 4 inSweaters, jeans and boxed giftsgusset
    20 x 20 x 5 inCoats, boots and multiple itemsgusset
    24 x 24 x 5 inBedding, outerwear and bulky goodsgusset
    Other sizesMade to your size on request
  • Case packPacked 250 to 1,000 bags per case, depending on the size and the film weight
  • Quantity breaks6,00012,00025,000+
  • Film colors 23

Custom T-Shirt Plastic Bags

Highest volume
Four custom printed white t-shirt plastic bags with restaurant, bakery, farm market and barbecue logos in one to four ink colors
  • Best forRestaurants and carry out, grocery, convenience, pharmacy and any busy counter where bags are packed fast
  • HandleTwo loop handles cut from the top of a side gusseted bag, the shape of a sleeveless shirt. The gussets open wide and the loops carry real weight
  • FilmHigh density film at 0.60 or 0.70 mil, thin, strong and economical, or low density film at 1.25 or 1.50 mil for a softer, heavier retail bag
  • Printing1 to 3 ink colors on both sides, or up to 6 ink colors on one side. Six colors in total can be split between the two sides
  • OriginMade in the USA
  • MinimumFrom 6,000 bags
  • Lead time4 to 6 weeks after artwork approval
  • Sizes
    12 x 7 x 22 inThe standard grocery and carry out size. Fits small food items and 8 x 8 containers
    Other sizesSmaller and larger t-shirt bags are quoted on request
  • Case pack1,000 bags per case in high density film, 500 per case in low density film
  • Quantity breaks6,00012,00025,000+
  • Film colors 23

Custom Big Top Wave Carry Out Bags

Restaurant favorite
Five custom printed wave top carry out bags in clear, white and tan film with restaurant, deli and cafe logos
  • Best forRestaurants, delis, bakeries and caterers. The wide flat bottom keeps containers level from the counter to the table
  • HandleA raised wave shaped top that opens wide for fast loading, above an extra wide bottom gusset. Choose a 2 in round die cut handle, or a reinforced patch handle that lets the bag run in a thinner film
  • FilmHigh density film is standard: 1.20 to 1.50 mil with a die cut handle, 1.00 to 1.20 mil with a patch handle, heavier as the bag gets larger. Low density film on request
  • Printing1 to 6 ink colors
  • OriginMade in the USA
  • MinimumFrom 6,000 bags per size. The two smallest sizes run from 12,000
  • Lead time4 to 6 weeks after artwork approval
  • Sizes
    12 x 12 + 3 inSmall carry out items
    12 x 13 + 5 inSmall containers and sandwiches
    15 x 14 + 5 inLeftovers and desserts
    16 x 16 + 8 inRound plates
    17 x 14 + 6 inRectangular containers
    18 x 16 + 9 in9 x 9 hinged containers and 9 in round containers
    19 x 18 + 9½ inCatering trays
    21 x 18 + 10 inLarge catering trays
    24 x 20 + 11 inFamily size and full catering orders
  • Case packPacked 250 to 1,000 bags per case, depending on the size
  • Quantity breaks6,00012,00025,00050,000+
  • Film colors 23

Custom Draw Tape Plastic Bags

Closes tight
Two custom printed draw tape plastic bags, a black bag with a metallic copper logo and a blue bag with a white logo, each pulled closed by its tape
  • Best forShoe and boot stores, athletic and team shops, hotels and resorts, trade show giveaways. A bag that closes and gets reused
  • HandleThe plastic drawstring bag. A flat plastic tape runs through a sealed hem at the top. Pull the tapes and the bag closes, then carry it by them. No cord to fray
  • FilmLow density film for a soft, glossy bag. 1.25 mil standard weight or 1.75 mil heavy weight
  • Printing1 to 3 ink colors on both sides, or up to 6 ink colors on one side. Six colors in total can be split between the two sides
  • OriginMade in the USA
  • MinimumFrom 6,000 bags per size
  • Lead time4 to 6 weeks after artwork approval
  • SizesMade to your size. Tell us what goes in the bag, or send us the size you use now, and we will quote it
  • Quantity breaks6,00012,00025,000+
  • Film colors 23
WHICH HANDLE?

Six custom plastic bag styles, and how to tell them apart

Plastic bags are named for how the handle is made. That one choice decides how much the bag carries, how it looks at the counter and what it costs. If you are not sure which card above fits, compare them here, then jump back to the card for sizes and specs.

FILM AND GAUGE

Low density or high density, and how thick

Two choices set how a plastic bag feels in the hand: the kind of polyethylene film, and its thickness, which is measured in mil. One mil is one thousandth of an inch.

Low density (LDPE)High density (HDPE)
FeelSoft, smooth and quietCrisp, with the familiar crinkle
LookGlossy. Colors look rich and clear film is glass clearA frosted, matte look. Clear film reads as translucent
StrengthStretches before it tears, forgiving around box cornersStronger for its thickness, so a thinner bag carries the same load
Typical gauge1.25 to 1.75 mil0.6 to 1.5 mil
Best forBoutique and gift bags where the feel mattersCarry out, grocery and high volume retail
0.6 to 0.7 milHigh density t-shirt bags. Thin, strong and economical
1 to 1.25 milStandard weight retail and carry out bags
1.5 to 1.75 milHeavy weight. Feels substantial, carries shoes and books
Not sure?Tell us what goes in the bag and we will recommend the film and the weight
FILM COLORS · 23

23 film colors for custom plastic bags

Every color comes in both low density and high density film. White is the standard and makes every ink color read true, and clear and black are just as popular. The PMS number under each name is the closest match to the film, for your designer. Screen colors are approximate, so ask us for a film sample before you commit to a shade.

ClearWhiteIvoryPMS 7499 CBeigePMS 7506 CBuffPMS 465 CPeachPMS 7415 CYellowPMS 102 CDusty RosePMS 1767 CMagentaPMS 205 CRedPMS 199 COrangePMS 172 CPurplePMS Violet CLight BluePMS 298 CDark BluePMS 300 CTealPMS 321 CLimePMS 372 CDark GreenPMS 342 CGrayPMS 421 CSilverPMS 877 CGoldPMS 871 CBurgundyPMS 505 CBrownPMS Black 4 CBlack
PRINTING

How your logo gets on the bag

  • MethodCustom plastic bags are printed by flexography. A flexible plate is made for each ink color, and the film is printed as the bags are made, so the ink bonds to the film and the print sits in the same place on every bag.
  • Ink colorsUp to 6 ink colors in total across the bag. One color on white film is the classic. Two or three colors cover most logos.
  • SidesThe same art on both sides, different art on each side, or one side only.
  • Ink coverageA standard quote covers art that fills up to 30 percent of the bag face. Heavier coverage, flood coats and art that bleeds off the edge can be done and are quoted on request, so send your art with the quote request
  • Color matchGive us your PMS numbers and the inks are mixed to match
  • PlatesOne plate per ink color, made once. Plates are kept on file, so a reorder of the same art skips the plate step
  • Full colorFour color process printing is available for photographs and full color art, and is quoted individually.
HOW IT WORKS

Six steps to your custom printed plastic bags

1
Bag StylePick the handle from the guide above. Tell us what goes in the bag and we will point you to the right one.
2
Size, Film and GaugeChoose a size from the card or send the size you use now. Pick the film color, low or high density, and the thickness.
3
Ink ColorsCount the colors in your logo and decide one side or two. Send PMS numbers if you have them.
4
Send FilesVector art with fonts outlined. We check every file before we proof it.
5
Approve Artwork ProofYou see your artwork placed on a layout of the bag, with the ink colors called out. Nothing prints until you sign it.
6
Production and DeliveryProduction starts the day you approve the proof. The lead time for each style is on its card.
Request a QuoteTell us the style, the size, the ink colors and the quantity and we take it from there.
DETAILS AND POLICIES

The fine print, in plain language

  • MinimumsMinimums are per size and per design, and are shown on each card. There is no maximum: larger runs are quoted individually.
  • Overs and undersCustom made bags are produced on a continuous film line, so the finished count can run over or under the quantity ordered. You are billed for the quantity shipped
  • ArtworkVector PDF, AI or EPS with fonts outlined. We can clean up a logo that only exists as an image.
  • ProofA digital proof shows your art on the bag with ink and film colors called out. Production starts when you sign it.
  • ReordersWe keep your specs on file, so a reorder is one email.
  • Local bag rulesSome states and cities restrict thin single use plastic bags, some set a minimum thickness, and a few do not allow plastic carry out bags at all. Check your local rules before you order, and ask us about heavier gauge film, paper shopping bags or reusable totes.
FAQ

Custom printed plastic bag questions

What is the minimum order for custom printed plastic bags?

Custom plastic bags are made for your order, film and all, so they run in production quantities. Most styles start at 6,000 bags per size, and the smallest sizes at 12,000. There is no maximum.

What is the difference between a die cut handle, a patch handle and a fold over die cut bag?

All three have a hand hole cut through the top of the bag. On a die cut handle bag the hole goes through a single layer of film. A patch handle bag has an extra patch of film welded behind the hole, which spreads the load. On a fold over die cut bag the top of the bag is folded over and sealed, so the handle is cut through double film and the top edge looks hemmed. Choose die cut for light goods, and patch handle or fold over when the bag carries weight.

Should I choose low density or high density film?

Low density film is soft and glossy and suits boutique and gift bags. High density film is crisp with a frosted look and is stronger for its thickness, which is why it is used for t-shirt and carry out bags. The film and gauge guide on this page compares them side by side.

How many ink colors can you print on a plastic bag?

Up to 6 ink colors in total. Most logos need one to three.

How long do custom plastic bags take?

Each card shows the lead time for that style, counted from the day you approve the artwork proof.

Can I get custom plastic shopping bags in a color other than white?

Yes. Film comes in 23 colors including clear and black. White film gives the truest ink colors, and dark films look best with white, silver or gold ink.

Are plastic bags allowed in my city or state?

Rules differ by state and city. Some restrict thin single use bags, some set a minimum thickness for a reusable plastic bag, a few do not allow plastic carry out bags at all, and many have no restriction. Check your local rules before you order. We also supply custom printed paper shopping bags and custom reusable tote bags.

Are your custom plastic bags made in the USA?

Yes. Every custom printed plastic bag on this page is made in the USA, from the film to the finished, printed bag.

Do you sell plain plastic bags that ship now?

Yes. Our stock plastic shopping bags ship from inventory by the case, including die cut handle, t-shirt, wave top and frosted soft loop bags.

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Three custom printed die cut handle plastic bags in clear, light blue and purple film

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