Calico Bags Brisbane
QIS Packaging is based in Brisbane, and our plain calico bags go out from the Archerfield warehouse on the south side. Place a weekday order before 12pm and it is dispatched that day, with Brisbane metro deliveries usually arriving in 1 to 2 business days.
Would you rather collect? Pick Click and Collect at checkout, and our team will let you know when your packs of 50 are ready to pick up between 8:30am and 4:30pm on a weekday.
Calico bags from our Archerfield warehouse
Plain styles go out from Archerfield. Printed ranges are made to your artwork first.
Drawstring and backpack calicoFrom a 120x80mm pouch to a 600x500mm sack, plus a backpack.
Handled calico shoppersTwo handle, short handle and long handle carry bags.
Calico with a shoulder strapComfortable for school, sport and conference use.
The full plain calico rangeEvery natural calico bag, each in a pack of 50.
Logo drawstring bagsDrawstring calico printed for clubs, schools and brands.
Logo two handle bagsPrinted handled bags for shops and events.
Logo shoulder bagsStrap bags printed on one or both sides.
All printed calicoEvery printed style with 1 to 3 colour options.
Calico bags Brisbane customers pick up and order
Small pouches through to the largest drawstring sack, with handled bags and a printed option.
Picking calico bags for Brisbane jobs
Being close to our warehouse makes it easy to try a size this week and reorder next week.
School library and swimming bags
Schools from Logan to Chermside need library bags on hand before each term starts. The calico backpack (460x370mm) doubles as a swim or sports bag, and the 350x250mm drawstring bag is a tidy library bag size. Our calico library bags page has more on choosing for different year levels.
Show season, fetes and club days
Show bags and fete giveaways need to be cheap to fill and easy to carry. A printed calico drawstring bag puts a club or sponsor logo on every one, and the 300x200mm printed drawstring is a handy size. See our show bags page for planning tips.
Shops and Queensland bag rules
Queensland banned lightweight plastic shopping bags on 1 July 2018, and since 1 September 2023 plastic film shopping bags must meet extra thickness, recycled content and reuse tests. Calico sits outside those plastic rules, which keeps things simple at the counter. The two handle calico bag (380x300mm) is the usual place to start, and our Queensland compliant bags page covers the plastic options.
Produce, coffee and bulk foods
Brisbane markets and wholefood stores use drawstring calico for loose produce and refill shopping. The 600x500mm drawstring bag takes a large load, the 120x80mm pouch is ideal for samples or small gifts, and our market stall packaging page has more ideas.
Conferences and corporate gifts
For delegate packs at a riverside venue, the short handle calico bag (420x380mm) holds brochures, a notepad and a few samples. The trade show bags page covers exhibitor needs, and narrow 200x100mm drawstring bags make neat wrapping for a pen or USB gift.
Printing your logo locally
Pick a style in the printed calico range and choose 1, 2 or 3 colours on one or both sides. Express printing takes 2 to 3 weeks on average. If you are new to calico, read what calico bags are made from first.
Calico bags Brisbane: quick answers
How fast can I get calico bags in Brisbane?
Weekday orders received before 12pm leave Archerfield that day, and most Brisbane metro postcodes have them in 1 to 2 business days. Delivery times are estimates. Check the freight page for other Queensland areas.
Where do I collect a Click and Collect order?
From our warehouse at Unit 4 and 5, 33 Stockwell Place, Archerfield QLD 4108. We contact you once it is packed, and pickup runs 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Our shipping and returns page has the details.
Do calico bags meet Queensland's plastic bag rules?
Yes. Queensland's rules apply to plastic shopping bags, and calico is a cotton fabric bag, so it is a straightforward alternative alongside paper. For plastic, look at our QLD-compliant singlet bags, which are made to meet the current requirements.
How do I look after calico library bags?
Machine wash them as needed. Calico is a natural cotton that is handmade into bags, so allow for very slight size differences between bags in the same pack.
Can you produce a calico bag that is not in your range?
Yes, by importing it to your specification. Lead time is 12 to 16 weeks from approval and the minimum usually sits around 3,000 units, depending on the style. Our Archerfield team can prepare a quote for you.
How do I get member pricing?
Sign up for a free account and stay signed in when you check out, and online stock orders drop by 5%. If an Australian supplier has the same bag for less, our price beat guarantee beats it by 5%.
Why Brisbane buyers get calico from QIS
A Brisbane business supplying Australia since 1985, with a 4.9 star average across our Google reviews.
- On the south sidePlain calico ships from Archerfield, close to most of Brisbane.
- Sent the same dayOrder by 12pm on a weekday and it goes out that afternoon.
- Collect it yourselfClick and Collect, 8:30am to 4:30pm on weekdays.
- Lower price promiseWe beat a cheaper Australian supplier by 5%. How it works.
- Local teamCall 1800 555 343 or drop us a message.
More from our Brisbane warehouse
Calico for other cities, and other bags you can collect or add to the same delivery.
Ordering library or event bags in bulk?
Tell us how many bags, which style and whether you want them printed, and our Brisbane team will quote pickup or delivery. Or call 1800 555 343.