Paper Bags Melbourne
QIS Packaging supplies paper bags to Melbourne retailers, cafes and market traders, from small gift bags to heavy-duty kraft carry bags. We dispatch from our Brisbane warehouse the same day for orders placed before 12pm on a weekday, and most Melbourne metro deliveries arrive in 2 to 3 business days.
Try a pack of 50 when you are testing a new size, then move to cartons of 125 to 500 for the bags you use every week.
Paper bags for Melbourne businesses
Eight ranges cover most of what Melbourne shops and food businesses ask for. Each opens to the full size list.
Brown kraft twist handle bagsNatural kraft carry bags in sizes from small gift to extra large.
White twist handle bagsBright white kraft that suits clean, minimal branding.
Rope and ribbon handle gloss bagsLaminated boutique bags in black and white.
Deluxe kraft with cotton handlesA heavier bag with soft black cotton handles.
Coloured paper carry bagsBlack and bright colours for gifts and events.
Flat paper bagsCounter bags for pastries, sandwiches and deli items.
Grocery SOS bagsSelf-opening brown bags for produce and bulk foods.
Custom printed paper bagsCarry bags printed with your logo in 1 or 2 colours.
Paper bags Melbourne customers reorder
A mix of boutique, everyday and food-service bags from across the range.
Choosing paper bags for your Melbourne business
Melbourne has a lot of independent retail and food, and each type of business tends to settle on a different bag. These are the starting points we suggest most often.
Fashion, design and homewares stores
Boutiques usually want a bag that looks considered. The white boutique gloss bag with rope handles (330x250mm) has a laminated finish, while the A4 boutique white kraft bag keeps the same wide shape at a lower cost. Our fashion retail packaging page covers tissue and stickers to go with them.
Cafes, bakeries and lunch bars
For a counter that moves fast, flat bags are the quickest to fill. Size 6 flat white bags (235x335mm) take a sandwich or a couple of pastries. See our cafe and bakery packaging pages for cups, containers and wrap.
Grocers, delis and market stalls
Self-opening SOS bags stand upright on the bench, which makes them easy to fill at a stall. The size 2 SOS bag (130x260mm) suits nuts, lollies and small deli orders. More ideas on our market stall packaging page.
Gift shops and events
Small black paper carry bags (180x200mm) work well for gift purchases and event packs, and brown gift bags without handles fit cards and small items. Our gift shop packaging page has ribbon and wrap ideas.
Large or heavy items
When a bag needs to carry more weight, step up to the deluxe brown bag (310x420mm) with cotton handles or the A3 brown twist handle bag. Our guide to paper weight (GSM) explains why some bags hold more than others.
Bags printed with your logo
Printed bags are ordered as a custom job. Browse the custom printed paper bag range for sizes and print options, or ask for a free printed sample first.
Paper bags Melbourne: common questions
How long does delivery to Melbourne take?
Orders placed before 12pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same day. Melbourne metro postcodes usually receive them in 2 to 3 business days, and regional Victoria takes 3 to 7 business days depending on the area. Times are estimates and count from the day after your order. See the freight rates page for your postcode.
How is freight to Melbourne worked out?
Freight depends on your postcode and the weight of the order, and is priced through our freight partner TIG. You choose your carrier at checkout, including a cheaper slower option, a faster one, or Australia Post. The calculator on our freight rates page gives a rough figure before you order.
Do paper bags comply with Victoria's plastic bag ban?
Yes. Victoria banned lightweight plastic shopping bags from 1 November 2019, and paper carry bags are not affected. If you also want a reusable option, see our calico bags and non woven bags.
Can I mix different bags in one order?
Yes. All of our paper bags ship from the same warehouse, so you can combine boutique bags, flat bags and grocery bags in one order and pay freight once.
Can you supply a size or style that is not listed?
Often, yes. Custom sizes and styles are imported to order, which takes 12 to 16 weeks after the specification is signed off and usually needs a run of around 3,000 bags. Send us a quote request with the details.
Do regular Melbourne customers get better pricing?
Signed-in members get 5% off online stock orders automatically. If you order the same bags every month, ask for a quote on a regular supply.
Why Melbourne businesses order from QIS
QIS Packaging has supplied Australian businesses since 1985 and is rated 4.9 stars in Google reviews.
- Same-day dispatchOrders before 12pm on a weekday leave the same day.
- Choose your carrierPick a cheaper or faster freight option at checkout.
- 5% price beatFound it cheaper from an Australian supplier? We beat it by 5%.
- Easy returnsNo restocking fee when arranged within 31 days. Returns policy.
- Real peopleCall 1800 555 343, 8:30am to 4:30pm weekdays, or message us.
More packaging for Melbourne businesses
Ordering for several sites or need more than paper bags? These pages cover the rest of the range.
Supplying more than one Melbourne store?
Send us your sizes and monthly quantities and we will quote a regular supply, printed or plain. Or call 1800 555 343.