Bags

Macfarlane Packaging offer a variety of different bags from paper bags to plastic bags to polythene bags. Our range of bags are available in multiple different sizes, as well as the being able to pick the strength of some of the bags.

You can browse through our range of bags to help find the perfect packing bag to fulfil your packaging needs. Shop through our extensive range which contains Hundreds of options, including:

• Mailing Bags
• Plastic Mailing Bags
• Paper Mailing Bags
• Grip Seal Bags
• Polythene Bags
• Paper Bags
• Gusseted Paper Bags
• Carrier Bags
• Paper Carrier Bags
• Plastic Carrier Bags
• Bubble Wrap Bags

Want to customise your bags? You can also buy custom bags from Macfarlane Packaging. Get in touch with your requirements including size, style and printing and our experts will send you a free of charge quote for custom bags.

Macfarlane packaging offer a wide section of bags. The main two materials which we use to create our bags are either or plastic.

Our range of paper bags include carrier bags, mailing bags, paper bags as well as many more.

Our selection of plastic bags includes carrier bags, grip seal bags, refuse sacks and more.

The bags we can provide include mailing bags, packaging bags, plastic bags, paper bags, polythene bags, carrier bags, grip seal bags, bubble envelopes and more!

In addition, Macfarlane Packaging does sell several eco-friendly bags! All our paper bags (including paper mailing bags and paper carrier bags) are completely kerbside recyclable and can biodegrade – so they’re made from a renewable resource and are kind to the environment.

Bags are a perfect packaging solution for both holding and storing items. The range of bags on offer enable you to find the perfect fit, whether that is for carrying goods from the supermarket or for storing away items so that they are kept clean and dry.

Macfarlane Packaging can supply a large range of bags for a variety of applications. We can offer many different sizes, shapes, and styles of bags to suit business needs.

Bag dimensions are listed width x height or, if gusseted, closed width x open width x height.

To calculate the size of the bag you require, the following calculation works for all bag types, hoods and liners:

• For a relatively flat item, calculate the face width of the bag. Measure the width of your item (A) and add a 50mm allowance to it. An odd load or shape may need 100mm tolerance.


• For a larger, bulkier item the bag needs to open wider. The measurement is the width of your item (A), plus the depth of your item (B), plus 100mm tolerance. An odd load or shape may need 150mm tolerance.


• The length of bag needed is calculated by measuring the height of your item (C), plus the measurement of the depth (B), plus a 150mm tolerance. You may wish to add extra length if the bag is to be tied off or dropped over the sides of a container.

The type of packaging bag you need will depend on what you’ll be using it for. There are a few things you should consider when choosing the bags you need:

• Are your products lightweight or heavy?
• What will you be using your bag for? E.g. retail, food, waste disposal or posting products?
• If you’re using bags for posting products, do they need to meet Royal Mail parcel or envelope sizes?
• Do you need to buy bags in high volumes?

For example, if you’re shipping lightweight or letterbox size products like clothes, you will probably want a mailing bag. Whereas if you need a bag to store products and seal them away, a grip seal bag will work well.

Macfarlane Packaging experts are always on hand to help guide you. Simply contact us for expert packaging advice about the bag you need.