Carry Bags Melbourne
Melbourne's laneway boutiques, markets, festivals and suburban strip shops use every kind of carry bag. QIS Packaging supplies paper, plastic, calico and non woven bags to Melbourne businesses, and this page compares them so you can match the bag to the job.
Order before 12pm on a weekday and we dispatch from Brisbane the same day. Melbourne metro deliveries usually take 2 to 3 business days, and regional Victoria 3 to 7.
Carry bag ranges for Melbourne businesses
Pick a material first. Plastic and paper suit single trips, while calico and non woven bags are made to be used again.
Plastic carry bagsDie-cut handle bags from 40 micron, in many colours.
Paper carry bagsBrown, white and coloured kraft for shops and food.
Calico bagsNatural cotton in two handle, long handle and drawstring styles.
NWPP grocery bags75gsm non woven with a 120mm gusset, nine colours.
Reusable bagsCalico, non woven and other bags designed for reuse.
Gift paper bagsHandle-free bags for small gifts and add-ons.
Printed NWPP bagsNon woven bags carrying your logo for events.
Printed plastic carry bagsBranded white plastic bags in 1 or 2 colours.
Carry bags Melbourne businesses order
A spread across materials, from a slim gift bag to a festival-ready reusable.
Choosing carry bags for your Melbourne business
Victoria's 2019 ban only covers plastic bags with handles at 35 micron or thinner, which leaves plenty of choice. Here is how the materials compare in practice.
Fashion and design stores
Laneway and strip-shop boutiques usually choose paper for its look. The A3 boutique white bag (420x310mm) takes folded knitwear and homewares, and the A5 white bag covers accessories. For every paper style, see our paper bags Melbourne page.
Hardware, auto and wet goods
When a bag may get wet or has to carry an awkward shape, plastic of 40 micron or more is more forgiving than paper. The large white die-cut bag (380x500mm) and medium black bag (255x380mm) are both thicker than the Victorian limit. Browse all die-cut plastic carry bags for colours.
Delis, grocers and convenience stores
Singlet bags hang on a hook and pack quickly at a busy register. The small 40 micron singlet bag (200x400mm) sits above the Victorian threshold and is made from 80% post-consumer recycled plastic. Our supermarket shopping bags page compares sizes.
Festivals, markets and conferences
Reusable bags double as merchandise at events. The purple NWPP bag (350x420mm) is one of nine colours, and printed non woven bags carry your logo around the grounds. See our show bags page for event packs.
Bookshops, libraries and makers
Calico is washable and strong, so customers keep using it. The long handle calico bag (420x380mm) goes over the shoulder with 840mm handles. Our calico bags Melbourne page and calico library bags guide cover more styles.
Comparing the reusable materials
Calico is 120gsm cotton and machine washable, while our non woven bags are 75gsm polypropylene with a 120mm gusset for bulky groceries. Our explainers on NWPP and what calico is made from go deeper, and reusable shopping bags compares the range.
Carry bags Melbourne: common questions
Which plastic bags are banned in Victoria?
Since 1 November 2019, Victoria has banned plastic shopping bags with handles that are 35 micron or thinner. Thicker plastic, paper, calico and non woven bags are still allowed, and our die-cut carry bags are 40 to 50 micron. It is worth checking EPA Victoria for any changes.
Is paper or plastic better for my shop?
Paper suits fashion, gifts and food, prints well and is what many shoppers now expect. Plastic copes better with wet, heavy or oddly shaped items. Some stores keep both and choose at the counter based on what is being bought.
How long does delivery to Melbourne take?
We dispatch the same day for orders placed before 12pm Monday to Friday. Melbourne metro usually takes 2 to 3 business days and regional Victoria 3 to 7, counted from the day after ordering. You choose your carrier and see the freight cost at checkout, or use the freight calculator for an estimate.
Can I order printed carry bags?
Yes. We print white plastic carry bags, paper carry bags, calico and non woven bags with your logo. Calico can be printed in up to 3 colours on one or both sides. Our printed carry bags page compares the options.
What if I need a bag you do not stock?
We can have it made. Custom carry bags are imported to order and arrive 12 to 16 weeks after the specification is approved, usually from a minimum of about 3,000 pieces. Get a quote with your size and material.
How do I get member pricing?
Open a free QIS account and stay signed in when you check out to save 5% on online stock orders. Venues and event organisers buying in volume can request a quote.
Why Melbourne businesses choose QIS for carry bags
Since 1985 QIS Packaging has supplied businesses around Australia, and our customers rate us 4.9 stars on Google.
- Four materials in stockPlastic, paper, calico and non woven, all from one warehouse.
- Out the door same dayOrder by 12pm on a weekday and it is dispatched that day.
- Price beat promiseFind a cheaper Australian supplier and we will beat it by 5%.
- Simple returnsArrange a return within 31 days and pay no restocking fee. See how.
- Help on the phoneCall 1800 555 343, 8:30am to 4:30pm weekdays, or email the team.
Related Melbourne and carry bag pages
Go deeper on a material, or compare how we supply other states.
Running an event or opening a store?
Send us your dates, quantities and logo and we will quote plain or printed carry bags with freight to Melbourne. Or call 1800 555 343.