Paper Carry Bags

What Are Paper Carry Bags?

Paper carry bags are the most widely used retail shopping bag format in Australia. Made from kraft or laminated paper with twisted, rope, or cotton handles, they cover every retail context, from a simple brown bag at a deli counter to a glossy rope-handle bag from a fashion boutique.

QIS stocks one of Australia's widest paper carry bag ranges: plain brown and white, coloured bags in eight bold colours, boutique-format bags, takeaway bags, rope handle gloss bags, deluxe cotton handle bags, and custom printed bags — all available in bulk quantities with fast Australia-wide delivery.

Why Choose QIS Paper Carry Bags?

QIS has been supplying Australian retailers with paper carry bags since 1985. The range covers every style, size, and quality tier, with quantity discounts across all products and flexible pack sizes to suit both high-volume stores and smaller operations. Backed by QIS's 5% price-beat guarantee and fast delivery to all states and territories, QIS is a reliable single-source supplier for all your paper bag needs.

Shop Paper Carry Bags by Style

QIS Paper Carry Bags are organised into eight distinct sub-ranges — each suited to a different retail context, price point, and presentation style:

Brown Paper Carry Bags — Twist Handle

The everyday retail workhorse. Natural brown kraft paper with twisted paper handles, 100gsm construction, in sizes from mini 180x200mm through to extra-large 440x500mm. 100% recyclable and widely used across all retail, food, and gift contexts. Ideal for delis, cafés, bakeries, market stalls, gift shops, and any retailer that wants a low-cost, eco-conscious carry bag without printing.

White Paper Carry Bags — Twist Handle

Same kraft construction and handle style as the brown range, in a clean white finish. White paper provides a brighter, more premium presentation at the counter and is the preferred choice in beauty, pharmacy, health, gift, and homewares retail — particularly for businesses that want a neutral, clean bag that won't clash with branded tissue paper, stickers, or seals.

Coloured Paper Carry Bags — Twist Handle

Vibrant kraft paper carry bags in 8 colours: black, red, pink, purple, blue, green, orange, and aqua. The boldest in-store and on-the-street presence in the paper bag range — these bags do the work of branded packaging without requiring a print run. Popular with fashion boutiques, beauty retailers, event organisers, and seasonal campaigns (Christmas red, Mother's Day pink, Halloween orange, and so on).

Boutique Paper Carry Bags

Wide landscape-format paper bags designed for flat, boxed, or A4-format items. Available in brown, white, and coloured kraft, sizes from A4 boutique (350x250mm) through to large boutique (440x350mm). The wider mouth and shallower body make these the right choice for fashion (folded clothing), gift retail (boxed items), and premium homewares.

Takeaway Paper Carry Bags

Open-top, flat-bottom brown paper carry bags purpose-built for hot food service. Available in two sizes (280x280mm small and 350x320mm large) with reinforced bases. Designed for cafés, bakeries, food trucks, takeaway restaurants, and meal-kit operations that need a strong, food-safe bag with twisted handles.

Rope Handle Gloss Bags

p>Premium laminated paper bags with a glossy white or black finish and cardboard-reinforced rope handles. Five sizes from compact 165x165mm gift size through to large 510x400mm retail. The most premium ready-made paper bag in the range — used by gift shops, jewellers, fashion retail, and any business that wants a "feels-like-a-printed-bag" presentation without committing to a custom print run. Custom printing is also available on this range.

Deluxe Brown Paper Bags — Black Cotton Handles

Heavyweight brown kraft bags with soft black cotton rope handles and full side and bottom gussets for structure. Five sizes from 100x150mm small through to 450x500mm extra-large, with both carton (bulk) and pack-of-50 options available. The premium "natural kraft with a designer feel" carry bag — popular with artisan retail, premium gift shops, organic and natural beauty brands, and bottle shops.

Custom Printed Paper Carry Bags