Carry Bags Adelaide
South Australia banned lightweight plastic bags back in 2009, and on 1 September 2024 it went further. Heavyweight plastic film bags over 35 micron, plastic-laminated paper or cardboard bags, and non woven polypropylene bags with heat-sealed seams or fabric under 90gsm are now also banned as shopping bags.
For Adelaide shops, cafes and cellar doors, that makes unlaminated paper and calico the carry bags to stock. QIS Packaging dispatches both from Brisbane the same day for weekday orders before 12pm, with Adelaide metro delivery usually taking 5 to 6 business days.
Carry bags that suit the SA rules
Plain paper and natural calico in styles for retail, food and wine.
Brown paper carry bagsPlain kraft with twist handles, small to extra large.
Coloured paper carry bagsBlack, red, purple, lime and other kraft colours.
Paper takeaway bagsWide bases for meal boxes and bakery orders.
Kraft wine carriersPaper bags for one, two or three bottles.
Calico bagsNatural 120gsm cotton, washable and reusable.
Shoulder strap calico bagsOver-the-shoulder calico in two sizes.
Printed two handle calicoYour logo on A4-size calico carry bags.
Printed brown paper bagsKraft carry bags printed with your branding.
Paper and calico bags for Adelaide orders
Everyday carry bags, wine carriers and calico, all suited to shopping bag use in SA.
Choosing carry bags in Adelaide after the 2024 changes
If your store moved to thick plastic, gloss bags or cheap non woven bags after 2009, the 2024 rules mean another change. Here is what to stock instead.
What changed on 1 September 2024
The 2009 ban covered thin plastic. The 2024 expansion added heavyweight plastic bags over 35 micron, plastic-laminated paper bags and non woven bags with heat-sealed seams or fabric under 90gsm. Our SA single-use plastic ban page covers the other items affected, and carry bags wholesale lists every material we stock.
Why our non woven bags are not on this page
QIS's NWPP bags are made from 75gsm fabric, so they fall short of the 90gsm SA requires for non woven shopping bags. For a reusable bag, calico is the compliant choice, and the short handle calico bag (420x380mm) is roomy and machine washable. Our GSM explainer covers how fabric weight works.
Retail counters and boutiques
Plain kraft and coloured paper replace laminated gloss bags. The wide boutique brown bag (440x350mm) suits folded clothing, and the A4 purple bag adds colour without lamination. See every style on our paper bags Adelaide page.
Cellar doors and bottle shops
Matte laminated wine gift bags no longer fit the shopping bag rules, so kraft is the swap. The deluxe kraft double wine bag (180x390mm) carries two bottles, and the kraft wine bag range has single and triple sizes. More on our bottle carry bags page.
Cafes, bakeries and takeaway
The brown takeaway bag (280x280mm) holds meal containers flat, and the A3 brown carry bag handles bigger bakery orders. Our bakery packaging page has bags and wrap for the counter.
Calico for markets, festivals and gifts
The calico shoulder strap bag (380x300mm) works for festival merchandise and market shoppers, and a calico drawstring bag (350x250mm) makes a neat gift or produce pouch. Printed options and every size are on our calico bags Adelaide page.
Carry bags Adelaide: common questions
Which shopping bags are banned in South Australia?
Lightweight plastic bags have been banned since 2009. From 1 September 2024 the ban also covers heavyweight plastic film bags over 35 micron, plastic-laminated paper or cardboard bags, and non woven polypropylene bags with heat-sealed seams or fabric under 90gsm. Check the SA EPA for any updates.
Can I still use your non woven bags in SA?
Not as shopping bags. Our NWPP carry bags are 75gsm, under the 90gsm minimum, so we recommend calico for any reusable bag handed to customers.
Which of your paper bags suit SA shopping bag use?
Our plain kraft, white and coloured twist handle bags, deluxe kraft bags and kraft wine bags are unlaminated paper, which the SA rules allow. Rope and ribbon handle gloss bags and matte wine gift bags are laminated, so we do not recommend them as shopping bags in SA.
How long does delivery to Adelaide take?
Orders placed before 12pm on a weekday leave Brisbane the same day. Adelaide metro addresses usually receive them in 5 to 6 business days and regional SA in 6 to 8, counted from the day after ordering. You choose the carrier and see the freight cost at checkout, and our freight calculator gives an estimate first.
Can you make a carry bag to suit our brand?
Yes. Non-stock sizes and styles are imported to order, 12 to 16 weeks after the specification is signed off, and usually need around 3,000 units. Tell us the bags are for use in SA so we can quote a suitable material. Request a quote.
What does a member account save?
A free account gives 5% off online stock orders whenever you are signed in. Wineries and retailers with steady volumes can ask for a standing quote.
Why Adelaide businesses order carry bags from QIS
Supplying Australian businesses since 1985, QIS Packaging is rated 4.9 stars by Google reviewers.
- SA-ready choicesUnlaminated paper and calico for shopping bag use.
- Shipped same dayOrders placed before 12pm Monday to Friday go out that day.
- Pick your carrierCompare cheaper and faster freight options at checkout.
- Price beatGot a better price from an Australian supplier? We will beat it by 5%.
- Phone or onlineCall 1800 555 343 on weekdays or use our contact form.
Related pages for Adelaide and SA
Compare paper and calico in more depth, or see carry bag options in other states.
Replacing stock after the 2024 changes?
Send us a list of the bags you use now and we will quote compliant paper or calico equivalents, plain or printed. Or call 1800 555 343.