Calico Bags Adelaide
South Australia banned lightweight plastic shopping bags in 2009, and from 1 September 2024 the ban widened to heavyweight plastic film bags, plastic-laminated paper bags and lighter non woven bags. Calico and non-laminated paper are still compliant, which makes calico a natural fit for Adelaide shops, markets and cellar doors.
QIS Packaging sends 120gsm unbleached calico bags to Adelaide from our Brisbane warehouse. Weekday orders before 12pm go out the same day, and Adelaide metro deliveries usually take 5 to 6 business days.
Calico bag ranges for Adelaide
Every range here is calico, so each one suits SA's shopping bag rules. Pick a plain style or have it printed.
Shoulder strap calico380x300mm and 420x380mm bags worn over the shoulder.
Calico with two handlesHand-carried shoppers for counters and cellar doors.
Drawstring calico and backpacksSmall gift pouches up to large storage sacks.
Shop all plain calicoThe complete unprinted range in packs of 50.
Shoulder bags with your logoPrinted strap bags for wineries and festivals.
Handled bags with your logoPrinted shoppers for retail and markets.
Drawstrings with your logoPrinted pouches for merch and gift packs.
Three colours, both sidesThe most detailed print option for a busy design.
Calico bags for Adelaide shops, wineries and markets
Shopping bags, produce sizes and printed bags that suit a local brand.
Choosing calico bags for your Adelaide business
Adelaide buyers have worked with bag rules since 2009, so the questions are less about what is allowed and more about which calico fits the job.
What the 2024 changes mean
Since 1 September 2024, SA shops cannot hand out heavyweight plastic film bags, plastic-laminated paper bags, or non woven bags with heat-sealed seams or fabric under 90gsm. Our non woven bags are 75gsm, so they do not meet that rule as shopping bags; calico and plain paper do. Our SA plastic ban solutions page and paper bags for Adelaide cover the alternatives.
Cellar doors and wine clubs
Cellar doors in the Barossa, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills can use calico as a take-home bag or as part of member packs. The 380x300mm shoulder strap bag is comfortable to carry around a tasting, and a two colour printed shoulder bag puts your label on it. See also food producer packaging.
Produce markets and wholefood stores
Stallholders and refill stores like a bag customers can wash and bring back each week. The 500x400mm drawstring bag takes a full produce shop, and the 300x200mm size suits nuts, grains or loose tea. See our market stall packaging ideas.
Festival season merchandise
Summer festival crowds want a light bag for a program and a few purchases. The long handle calico bag (420x380mm) hangs from the shoulder, and printed drawstring pouches (210x150mm) make low cost merch. Our show bags page helps with event volumes.
Everyday retail counters
For gift shops, chemists and bookshops, the two handle calico bag (380x300mm) is a practical shopper that fits A4. The 210x150mm drawstring pouch wraps jewellery or small gifts, and our pharmacy packaging page lists matching items.
Ordering ahead from SA
Adelaide metro deliveries take 5 to 6 business days and regional SA 6 to 8, so keep a few weeks of bags in reserve. Printed calico from the printed calico range averages 2 to 3 weeks for express printing, before transit. The freight calculator gives a rough delivery cost.
Calico bags Adelaide: frequently asked
How long do calico bags take to reach Adelaide?
We dispatch the same day for orders in before 12pm on a weekday. Adelaide metro postcodes usually receive them in 5 to 6 business days and regional SA in 6 to 8, counted from the day after you order. The freight page has a postcode estimate.
Is calico compliant with South Australia's bag ban?
Yes. Calico is a cotton bag, and the SA rules, including the changes from 1 September 2024, leave calico and non-laminated paper as compliant shopping bags. It is worth checking the SA EPA for any later updates.
Why can't I use your non woven bags as shopping bags in SA?
SA bans non woven polypropylene shopping bags with heat-sealed seams or fabric under 90gsm. Our non woven bags are 75gsm, so they fall short. Calico at 120gsm is the reusable option we recommend for SA counters.
Are the bags all identical in size?
Very close. Each calico bag is handmade from unbleached cotton, so there can be a slight difference between bags. They are also machine washable, which matters for produce and library bags that get used often.
Can we have a calico bag made to our own design?
Yes. Custom styles and sizes are imported to order and take 12 to 16 weeks after sign-off, usually from about 3,000 bags depending on the style. Start a quote request with your details.
Do you offer trade pricing in Adelaide?
A free member account gives 5% off online stock orders whenever you are signed in. Wineries and retailers ordering on a regular cycle can ask us to quote a set supply.
Why Adelaide businesses get calico from QIS
QIS Packaging has been supplying Australian businesses since 1985, with a 4.9 star score in Google reviews.
- Same-day sendOrder before 12pm on a weekday and we ship it that day.
- Pick the carrierSlower and cheaper, or faster, chosen at checkout.
- 5% price beatHave a lower quote from an Australian supplier? We undercut it by 5%.
- No restocking feeReturns arranged within 31 days. See how returns work.
- Talk it throughPhone 1800 555 343 or contact us online.
More for Adelaide businesses
Compliant paper bags for SA, plus calico pages for other cities.
Branded calico for your cellar door?
Give us the style, print colours and numbers and we will come back with a quote covering printing and delivery to SA. Or call 1800 555 343.