Custom production of machine-made bags with twisted handles

Machine-made paper bags are a very common type of shopping bag or an affordable option for gift bags. We have the technology to produce both bags with flat handles – which are currently the closest substitute for plastic bags – and machines for producing bags with twisted handles.

We assess each enquiry individually, taking into account requirements regarding print run, the complexity of the print, the type of material, the handle design and the intended use. Our production capacity allows for monthly deliveries of up to millions of units.

Production options for twisted-handle bags

These affordable and elegant machine-made paper bags with twisted handles are used not only as carrier bags, but also frequently as gift bags. The twisted handles give the bags a more upmarket look, whilst also making them very sturdy for carrying heavier or bulkier items.

Minimum order quantity:

  • from 1,000 to 10,000,000 pieces

Delivery times:

  • from 5 to 12 weeks, depending on the design and quantity
  • larger orders in the range of hundreds of thousands to millions of pieces are split into partial deliveries at agreed intervals

Printing options:

  • partial or full-surface flexo printing in 1 to 6 colours, including full-colour CMYK printing and white underprint on brown paper
  • offset printing in up to five colours from the Pantone colour chart or CMYK + Pantone (suitable for smaller print runs or fine print details)
  • we use only eco-friendly, water-based inks for printing
  • for flexo printing, the initial order requires an investment in printing plates, the cost of which is calculated based on the print coverage
  • for repeat orders, there is no charge for printing plates
  • for offset printing, there is no charge for printing plates

Most commonly used dimensions (WxDxH):

  • small bags: 18x8x24 cm
  • approximately A4: 22x10x35, 24x11x33, 26x12x34 cm
  • approximately A3: 32x12x41, 32x14x42 cm
  • large bags: 45x17x48, 54x15x49 cm
  • wine bags 14x8x39 cm

Materials:

  • brown kraft paper 80–110 g/m²
  • white kraft paper 80–110 g/m²
  • we use paper made from 100 % fibres or with a partial recycled content
  • on request, we can use FSC-certified paper for production
  • for certain materials, we can provide a food-contact certificate on request

Optional extras for certain designs:

  • all-over creasing of the paper
  • choice of several colours for the handles
  • twisted, cotton-covered handles
  • cardboard-reinforced base

Load-bearing capacity of the bags:

  • depending on the chosen material, from 6 to 14 kg distributed weight (load-bearing capacity is calculated based on the material’s strength under uniform loading)