Carry Bags Brisbane
Queensland sets a high bar for plastic shopping bags. Since 1 September 2023 a plastic film shopping bag must be at least 35 micron, contain at least 80% recycled content and be tested to carry 10kg for 125 uses, which makes the choice of carry bag more important for Brisbane businesses than it used to be.
QIS Packaging is based in Archerfield on Brisbane's south side, with QLD-compliant singlet bags, paper and calico on the shelf. Weekday orders before 12pm go out the same day and usually arrive in 1 to 2 business days, or you can pick up with Click and Collect.
Carry bags in stock at Archerfield
These ranges are held at our Brisbane warehouse. For plastic at the checkout, look for the QLD-compliant singlet bags.
Singlet checkout bagsIncludes our 40 micron QLD-compliant range.
Paper carry bagsKraft and white bags with twist handles.
Takeaway paper carry bagsFlat-bottomed bags for meal containers.
Calico bagsUnbleached cotton bags, sold in packs of 50.
Two handle calico bagsShort and long handle styles, including A4 size.
Non woven carry bagsColoured fabric bags for events and promotions.
Printed paper carry bagsBrown, white or coloured bags with your logo.
Printed calico bagsCalico printed in 1, 2 or 3 colours.
Carry bags Brisbane customers pick up and reorder
QLD-compliant plastic alongside paper and calico, all stocked locally.
Choosing carry bags in Brisbane under the QLD rules
The 2023 changes narrowed the plastic options, but compliant singlets, paper and calico cover most retail and food counters. Here is how to approach it.
Plastic checkout bags built for the QLD standard
If you want to keep plastic at the register, choose a bag made for the Queensland rules. Our QLD-compliant medium singlet bag (250x500mm) is 40 micron, made from 80% post-consumer recycled plastic and tested for at least 125 uses carrying 10kg. The Queensland compliant packaging page explains the rules in more detail.
Supermarkets, bottle shops and larger baskets
For bigger grocery shops, the extra large compliant singlet (320x640mm) gives the most room, and the large black version (300x540mm) keeps purchases out of sight. See our singlet bag guide for how the shape works.
Paper for retail and gifting
Paper sits outside the plastic film rules and suits fashion, gift and pharmacy counters. The A3 white paper bag (310x420mm) and the 440x500mm white bag handle larger purchases. Every paper style is listed on our paper bags Brisbane page.
Cafes, restaurants and takeaway
Wide-based takeaway paper carry bags keep containers level on the way home, and the brown takeaway bag (350x320mm) suits bigger family orders. Our restaurant and takeaway packaging page covers containers and napkins too.
Calico for repeat customers
Calico is washable cotton that gets used again, which suits bookshops, markets and member gifts. The short handle calico bag (420x380mm) is carried in the hand, while the shoulder strap bag goes over the shoulder. See calico bags Brisbane for drawstring and printed styles.
Branding a bag for a local business
Brisbane businesses can print a logo on calico in 1, 2 or 3 colours or on paper carry bags. Ask for a free printed paper bag sample before you commit to a run.
Carry bags Brisbane: common questions
What makes a plastic bag compliant in Queensland?
Lightweight plastic bags were banned on 1 July 2018. Since 1 September 2023, plastic film shopping bags must be at least 35 micron, contain at least 80% recycled content and pass a test of 125 uses carrying 10kg. Our QLD-compliant singlet bags meet this, and the Queensland Government publishes any updates to the rules.
Can I collect carry bags from your warehouse?
Yes. Choose Click and Collect at checkout and we will contact you when the order is ready. Pickup is from Unit 4 and 5, 33 Stockwell Place, Archerfield, between 8:30am and 4:30pm on weekdays. See shipping and returns for details.
How fast is delivery around Brisbane?
Orders placed before 12pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same day, and Brisbane metro addresses usually receive them in 1 to 2 business days. Delivery options and their costs appear at checkout, and our freight page has a calculator for a rough figure.
What are the alternatives to plastic in Queensland?
Paper and calico are the usual alternatives to plastic shopping bags, and both are stocked at Archerfield. Paper suits single trips, while calico is washable and made for reuse.
Can you produce a carry bag in our own size?
Yes, through an import order. Expect 12 to 16 weeks after you sign off the specification, with a minimum of roughly 3,000 bags depending on the style. Ask our Archerfield team for a quote.
Do members pay less?
They do. Sign in to a free account before checkout and online stock orders drop by 5%. Regular local buyers can also request a supply quote.
Why Brisbane businesses buy carry bags from QIS
We are a Brisbane company that has supplied Australian businesses since 1985, rated 4.9 stars in Google reviews.
- On the shelf locallyCompliant singlets, paper and calico held at Archerfield.
- Same-day dispatchOrder by 12pm on a weekday for dispatch that day.
- Click and CollectPick up weekdays between 8:30am and 4:30pm.
- 5% price beatCheaper from another Australian supplier? We beat it by 5%.
- Local teamCall 1800 555 343 or get in touch online.
More from our Brisbane warehouse
Related bag pages for Queensland businesses and for the other cities we supply.
Checking your bags against the QLD rules?
Tell us what you use now and how many you go through, and we will quote compliant singlets, paper or calico for delivery or pickup. Call 1800 555 343.