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How to choose carry bags for a retail store

Carry bags are both packaging and advertising for a store.

How to choose carry bags for a retail store

Quick answer

Choose material by budget and brand image (paper, non-woven, jute or cotton), order two or three sizes that fit your products, print your logo, address and social handles, and keep stock for festive peaks.

Updated by the Vago team

Key takeaways

  • Pick the material
  • Pick sizes
  • Design the print
  • Plan stock

Step by step

  1. Pick the material

    Paper and non-woven for economy, jute and cotton for premium reuse.

  2. Pick sizes

    Two or three sizes cover most products.

  3. Design the print

    Logo, address and social handles; keep it clean.

  4. Plan stock

    Order extra ahead of festivals and sales.

Tips

  • Offer a reusable bag to loyal customers

Mistakes to avoid

  • Running out of bags in the festive rush

Terms used in this guide

Kraft paper
Strong, usually brown, unbleached paper used for carry bags.
Spunbond
The process that makes most non-woven bag fabric — polypropylene fibres bonded by heat.
D-cut handle
A handle hole punched into the top of a carry bag.

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Questions buyers ask

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Which carry bag is cheapest?

Non-woven and paper bags are usually the most economical.

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