About our twist handle bags
Paper carrier bags with twisted handles, 14 cm wide. These twisted handle paper carrier bags are also known as SOS and Kraft paper carrier bags and have a ribbed and glazed finish to the paper.
The paper bags have a twisted paper handle glued to the inside of the bag and all have a base and sides for extra carrying capacity.
They are manufactured from bleached kraft paper and are 100% recyclable.
Weight / Thickness of the Bags
Paper thickness/weight is measured in GSM (gram per square meter), the gsm of the bag varies depending on the size:
- 14w x 21h x 7b cm – 90gsm – A6
- 14w x 39h x 8b cm – 90gsm – BOTTLE BAG
- 18w x 24h x 8b cm – 90 gsm – A5
- 22w x 28h x 10b cm – 90 gsm – A5
- 26w x 34h x 12b cm – 100 gsm – A4
- 35w x 31h x 12b cm – 100 gsm – A4
- 32w x 41h x 12b cm – 100 gsm – A4
- 45w x 48h x 17b cm – 110 gsm – A3
Quality and price
We go straight to the manufacturer so you can be confident that we will supply you with a consistent product that is amazing value and quality controlled.
These bags are made for us in Europe by a partner manufacturer we have used for almost 10 years.
Each delivery is quality checked in our Worthing warehouse.
If you have a “like for like” price from a competitor please get in touch as we like to price match if we can!
Food safe
Our paper carrier bags are European Parliament and Council certified, which means they are Food Safe. Perfect for Patisseries and Pies, Hot Sandwiches and Cold Custard!
Eco-friendly
APL Packaging wants to provide the highest-quality bags and protect the environment, so:
- Our Twist Handle Bags are made by FSC certified manufacturers
- All the paper is forested from sustainable European sources, including Scandinavia, France, and Austria
- These bags are 100% recyclable
- Any waste from the production process of the paper bags is recycled
Sample order
If you are colour matching, size or quality checking we encourage you to order a sample.
Sample may be available. To order a sample, please browse our Plain Sample product and tell us which product you need.
If you can't find the product you're looking for, please call us.
We charge a nominal fee plus a small fee for next working day delivery via courier. We will refund your samples when you order from us.