Paper Bags Adelaide
South Australia moved away from lightweight plastic bags earlier than any other mainland state, and paper bags have been a counter staple in Adelaide ever since. QIS Packaging supplies kraft, white, gift and wine bottle bags to Adelaide businesses from our warehouse in Brisbane.
Orders placed before 12pm on a weekday are dispatched the same day, and Adelaide metro deliveries usually arrive in 5 to 6 business days.
Paper bags we deliver to Adelaide
From cellar doors to corner stores, these unlaminated ranges cover the bags Adelaide businesses ask us for most.
Brown kraft twist handle bagsEveryday kraft carry bags from small to extra large.
White twist handle bagsClean white kraft for retail and gifting.
Kraft paper wine bagsSingle, double and triple bottle bags in plain kraft.
Coloured paper carry bagsLime, aqua, pink, black and more.
Deluxe kraft with cotton handlesHeavier kraft for gourmet and gift hampers.
Flat paper bagsFlat kraft bags for bakeries and delis.
Grocery SOS bagsStand-up bags for produce and bulk foods.
Custom printed paper bagsCarry bags printed with your logo.
Popular paper bags for Adelaide orders
Including the gift and wine bags that suit South Australia's food and wine businesses.
Choosing paper bags for your Adelaide business
Adelaide's mix of food producers, cellar doors and small retail means a wide spread of bag types. Here is where to start.
Cellar doors, wineries and bottle shops
Since September 2024, plastic-laminated paper bags are banned as shopping bags in South Australia, so cellar doors are moving to plain kraft. The kraft single wine bottle bag (115x385mm) holds one bottle, and the double and triple bottle bags carry a tasting purchase. See our paper wine bottle bags page.
Gourmet food and produce
The deluxe brown bag (200x290mm) with cotton handles suits jams, oils and small hampers, and size 3 grocery bags work for loose produce. See our food producer packaging page.
Bakeries, cafes and delis
Size 3 flat white bags (200x235mm) are a tidy counter bag for single pastries and sandwiches. Our bakery and butcher and deli pages cover wrapping and containers.
Gift shops and boutiques
Colour helps small purchases look like gifts. Lime green carry bags and black gift bags without handles are popular, and the boutique white A4 suits clothing. Browse our gift shop packaging page.
Everyday retail
The A4 brown carry bag (260x350mm) handles most purchases. Our guide to kraft paper explains why brown kraft is the strongest everyday choice.
Printed bags
Many Adelaide food and wine brands print their logo on carry bags. Browse the custom printed paper bag range or request a free printed sample.
Paper bags Adelaide: common questions
How long does delivery to Adelaide take?
Orders placed before 12pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same day. Adelaide metro postcodes usually receive them in 5 to 6 business days, and regional South Australia takes 6 to 8 business days. Times are estimates and count from the day after your order. Check the freight rates page for your postcode.
Are paper bags allowed under South Australia's plastic rules?
Plain paper bags are. South Australia banned lightweight plastic bags in 2009, and from 1 September 2024 also banned heavier plastic bags and plastic-laminated paper shopping bags, such as gloss boutique bags. Unlaminated kraft and white paper bags and calico bags remain compliant. Our South Australia plastic ban page has more detail.
How is freight to Adelaide priced?
Freight is based on postcode and order weight through our freight partner TIG. You choose a cheaper, slower carrier, a faster one, or Australia Post at checkout, and the freight calculator gives a rough figure before you order.
Can I order small quantities?
Yes. Most paper bags come in a pack of 50 as well as cartons of 125 to 500, and gift and wine bags come in smaller packs.
Can you source a custom bag for our brand?
Yes. Custom sizes, colours and handle styles are imported to order and take 12 to 16 weeks after sign-off, usually from around 3,000 bags. Request a quote to get started.
Do you offer trade pricing?
Members who sign in get 5% off online stock orders. Wineries and food producers ordering regularly can ask for a quote on a set supply.
Why Adelaide businesses order from QIS
QIS Packaging has supplied Australian businesses since 1985 and is rated 4.9 stars in Google reviews.
- Dispatched same dayOrders before 12pm on weekdays leave our warehouse that day.
- Your choice of carrierPick a slower, cheaper option or a faster one at checkout.
- 5% price beatHave a cheaper quote from an Australian supplier? We beat it by 5%.
- No restocking feeReturns arranged within 31 days. See the policy.
- Help when you need itPhone 1800 555 343 or contact us online.
More packaging for Adelaide businesses
Related pages for South Australian businesses and for orders across more than one state.
Branded bags for your winery or store?
Tell us the bag, size and quantity and we will quote a printed or plain order. Or call 1800 555 343.