Carry Bags Perth
Western Australia has banned all plastic shopping bags with handles since 1 July 2022, including plastic-laminated paper bags, and non woven polypropylene bags are only allowed with sewn seams and fabric of at least 90gsm. For most Perth retailers that leaves two practical carry bag materials: plain paper and calico.
QIS Packaging ships both from our Brisbane warehouse. Weekday orders before 12pm are dispatched the same day, and Perth metro deliveries usually arrive in around 7 business days, so most customers order several weeks of stock at once.
WA-compliant carry bags we ship to Perth
Every range here is unlaminated paper or natural calico, the materials the WA rules leave open for shopping bags.
Kraft twist handle bagsUnlaminated brown kraft in sizes up to 440x500mm.
White kraft carry bagsA bright, plain paper bag for beauty and fashion.
Deluxe kraft carry bagsHeavier kraft with black cotton handles.
Takeaway paper bagsSquare bases for meals and bakery boxes.
Kraft wine bottle bagsPlain kraft for one, two or three bottles.
Two handle calico bagsReusable cotton carry bags with short or long handles.
Calico drawstring and backpack bagsCotton bags that close at the top.
Printed calico bagsCalico with your logo in 1 to 3 colours.
Paper and calico carry bags for Perth
Plain paper in cartons and calico in packs of 50, chosen for the WA rules.
Choosing a compliant carry bag in Perth
The WA ban narrowed the choice to paper and calico. Here is how each fits different Perth businesses.
What the WA rules mean for your stock
Plastic carry bags of any thickness, gloss or matte laminated paper bags and light non woven bags are all out as shopping bags in WA. QIS's non woven bags are 75gsm, below the 90gsm minimum, so we point Perth retailers to plain paper and calico instead. Our guide to GSM explains how fabric weight is measured, and carry bags wholesale lists every material.
Fashion, beauty and general retail
A plain kraft bag does the job a plastic bag used to. The A5 brown bag (200x290mm) covers small sales, and the large white bag (340x480mm) takes clothing and boxed goods. Our paper bags Perth page covers the full paper range.
Heavier items, bottle shops and wineries
For weight, the deluxe brown bag (310x420mm) uses heavier kraft with cotton handles. Bottle shops and wineries can use the kraft triple wine bag (245x385mm) in place of laminated gift bags. See our paper wine bottle bags page for single and double sizes.
Takeaway and food service
Restaurants that used plastic for delivery orders can switch to the white takeaway bag (280x280mm), which has a wide base for containers. Our takeaway packaging and cafe packaging pages cover the rest of the order.
Calico for reusable and branded bags
Calico is compliant in WA and stands up to repeated use. The two handle calico bag (380x300mm) fits A4, the long handle bag sits on the shoulder, and the calico backpack suits schools and events. Our calico bags Perth page has every style.
Ordering from the east coast
With around 7 business days to Perth metro and 7 to 10 to regional WA, place your next order when stock drops to about a month's worth. Combining paper and printed calico in one consignment spreads the freight across more stock, and the freight calculator gives a rough cost first.
Carry bags Perth: common questions
Which carry bags can I give customers in WA?
Since 1 July 2022, WA has banned plastic shopping bags with handles, including plastic-laminated paper bags. Non woven polypropylene bags are only allowed with sewn seams and fabric of at least 90gsm. Unlaminated paper and calico are compliant, and it is worth checking with the WA environment department for updates.
Do your non woven bags meet the WA rules?
No. Our NWPP carry bags are made from 75gsm fabric, which is under the 90gsm minimum WA sets for non woven shopping bags. For a reusable bag to hand to Perth shoppers, choose calico instead.
Can I still use gloss rope handle bags?
Not as shopping bags. Rope and ribbon handle gloss bags and matte wine gift bags are plastic-laminated paper, which the WA ban covers. Unlaminated kraft and white paper bags are the alternative.
How long does delivery to Perth take?
Weekday orders before 12pm are dispatched the same day. Perth metro usually receives them in around 7 business days and regional WA in 7 to 10, counted from the day after ordering. Choose your carrier and see the freight cost at checkout, or estimate it on our freight page.
Can you make a custom paper or calico bag?
Yes. Custom sizes and styles are imported to order, taking 12 to 16 weeks after the specification is approved, plus transit to WA. Minimums usually start around 3,000 bags depending on the style. Request a quote to get started.
Is there a discount for regular Perth orders?
Sign in to a free member account and online stock orders are 5% off. For a recurring order to WA, ask us to quote stock and freight together.
Why Perth businesses order carry bags from QIS
QIS Packaging has served Australian businesses since 1985 and holds a 4.9 star rating across its Google reviews.
- Compliant optionsPlain paper and calico for WA shopping bags.
- Sent the same dayWeekday orders in by 12pm are dispatched that day.
- Choose the carrierPick a slower, cheaper option or a quicker one at checkout.
- 5% price beatLower price from an Australian supplier? We beat it by 5%.
- Returns without feesOrganise a return within 31 days with no restocking fee. Read the terms.
More pages for Perth and WA
See the full paper and calico ranges for Perth, or compare carry bags in other states.
Moving your Perth stores off plastic?
Tell us the bags you use now and we will quote paper or calico equivalents with freight to WA. Or call 1800 555 343.