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Wholesale Plastic Bags for Retail & Food Service

We carry wholesale plastic bags for retail stores, boutiques, food service operations, and apparel shops. Our selection includes T-shirt bags, super gloss die-cut handle bags, wave top bags, boutique collection bags, jumbo poly bags, and garment bags — all sold by the case at wholesale pricing.

Browse by style below to find the right plastic bag for your store. Multiple sizes are available across most styles, with bulk case quantities and competitive pricing on every order.


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How to Choose Wholesale Plastic Bags

Checkout workhorses. T-shirt bags are the fastest, most economical bag at the register. Stock them in three sizes: small 7" x 4" x 15" and medium 12" x 6" x 23" at 1,000 per case, and large 20" x 10" x 30" at 500 per case, in solid colors plus printed designs that rotate with the season.

Boutique styles. Super gloss die cut handle bags step up to a heavier gauge with a built-in handle and a shine that reads upscale, from 9" x 12" counter sizes to 24" x 24" x 5" apparel sizes. Frosted soft loop and wave top bags add a translucent matte finish, with soft loop sizes from 12" x 10" x 4" to 22" x 18" x 8" for gift-forward stores.

Specialty formats. Garment bags come on dispensing rolls in 38, 54, and 72 inch lengths for apparel, dry-cleaning style. Jumbo poly bags at 24" x 6" x 42" swallow oversized purchases that nothing else fits.

Buying plastic bags wholesale. Cases run from 100 to 1,000 bags depending on gauge and size, so cost per bag stays low at checkout and reasonable on premium styles. Pair with paper shopping bags for a two-tier bag program, browse all wholesale shopping bags, or use the Bag Size Guide to match sizes to your merchandise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between die-cut handles and soft loop handles on plastic bags?

Die-cut handles are punched directly through the bag film, creating an integrated handle from the same material as the bag — the most common style on T-shirt bags and gloss poly bags. Soft loop handles are a separate flexible strap heat-sealed to the top of the bag, which distributes weight more comfortably and gives the bag a more upscale retail look. Soft loop bags like the Ameritote line are a popular step up for boutiques that want a polished plastic option.

Which plastic bag style is best for retail checkout vs. boutique gift packaging?

T-shirt bags are the go-to for high-volume retail checkout — low cost, fast to open, and practical for any merchandise. For boutique gift packaging, super gloss die-cut bags or soft loop Ameritote bags deliver a more premium presentation that customers notice. Wave top bags and boutique collection bags fall in between — more decorative than a standard T-shirt bag but still priced for everyday retail use.

Explore More Wholesale Plastic Bags

Browse our full Plastic Bags collection by style: Super Gloss Die-Cut · Ameritote Frosted · Wave Top Bags · T-Shirt Bag Colors · T-Shirt Bag Designs · Boutique Collection · Jumbo Poly Bags · Garment Bags

Looking for other wholesale packaging supplies? Browse our full catalog including Tissue Paper, Shopping Bags, Gift Wrap, and Gift Boxes.


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