
Custom Paper Bags
- Best for
- retail and gift wrapping at point of sale, events, conferences and trade-show handouts, bottle gifting and wine retailers
- Branding options
- one-colour silkscreen print on selected models, full-colour digital print on selected models, print area varies by bag, check each listing
- Popular styles
- kraft paper, laminated paper, woven warp-and-weft paper
- MOQ
- From 50 units, depending on the item
- Delivery
- Australia-wide; freight quoted per order
- Price range
- From AU$1.40 ex-GST at volume — exact price by quantity on each product
- Lowest From price
- Eco Kraft Paper Bags Small - Branded & Biodegradable — from AU$1.40 ex-GST
- Fastest turnaround
- Branded Kraft Paper Bags — Medium Carry with Rope Handles — 0–3 weeks · from AU$2.40 ex-GST
- Premium pick
- Extra Large Gloss Laminated Paper Bag with Rope Handles — from AU$2.45 ex-GST
- Express dispatch
- Express dispatch: finished orders leave our Sydney production within 24 hours — courier transit is separate and quoted per job.
- Proof
- Free digital proof before production, on every order
- Checked
- Prices verified 16 Sept 2026 · stock levels refreshed 27 Sept 2026 (Sydney time)
Sense2 supplies finished branded paper bags, printed before they reach you: kraft carry bags, laminated retail and gift bags, a slim bottle carrier, woven warp-and-weft totes, and flat-handle small bags. Decoration is limited to one-colour silkscreen or full-colour digital, depending on the model, so start with the bag and let the print method follow. Sizes span small counter bags to extra-large totes with wide gussets. Setup and freight are quoted separately, and you approve the digital proof before production.
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Why promotional bags work — the research
- Promotional bags generate 4,900 impressions over their lifetime — the second-highest of any product category in the study.
- Of consumers would keep a promotional bag for at least one year.
- Would use a promotional bag at least once a month.
Source: ASI Global Advertising Impressions Study, 2026/2027 edition (US consumers) · All 19 product families · Compiled by Sense2 from the study's published tables · checked 23 Sept 2026. Category averages from a US consumer survey, not a forecast for any one product or campaign. Research provided by the Advertising Specialty Institute, ©2026.. Figures quoted as published; we do not adjust them.
How to choose
Start with what goes inside. A bottle carrier has a narrow gusset and tall profile; a conference bag needs a wide gusset for catalogues and a heavier laminated or woven body to hold shape when full. Small flat-handle bags suit counter purchases, while the extra-large totes handle bulkier retail goods. Match the bag's proportions to the actual contents, then choose the finish: kraft reads plain and honest, lamination reads retail-premium, and the woven paper bag sits somewhere between the two.
Decoration decides the artwork. Many models take only one-colour silkscreen, so a strong single-colour mark matters more than a palette; a logo with fine gradients will not survive that constraint. Where full-colour digital is offered, the print area still differs by model, so ask for the template before finalising art. Request current pricing and quantities with your quote, confirm setup and freight separately, and approve the digital proof before anything goes to print. Ask about paper weight and handle construction on the specific model, since these vary across the range.
Compare your options
| Type | Best for | Brand feel | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft carry bags | markets, eco-leaning retail, everyday counter sales | plain, warm, unpolished | one-colour or full-colour print depending on model, generous print areas |
| Laminated paper bags | premium retail, gifting, launches | glossy, retail-premium, considered | silkscreen one colour or full-colour digital, depending on the model |
| Wine bottle carrier | bottle shops, cellar doors, hamper gifting | narrow, tall, occasion-driven | one-colour silkscreen on a tall slim panel |
| Woven warp-and-weft paper bag | boutique retail, reusable gift packaging | textured, structural, understated | silkscreen or full-colour digital, holds shape when full |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest product in Custom Paper Bags?
Right now Eco Kraft Paper Bags Small - Branded & Biodegradable carries the lowest From price in this collection: from AU$1.40 ex-GST. The From price is the unit price at higher quantities; the minimum order is stated on the product. Get the exact unit price for your quantity from its quantity breaks: https://sense2.com.au/product/15505
Eco Kraft Paper Bags Small - Branded & BiodegradableWhat is the fastest product to get branded in Custom Paper Bags?
Branded Kraft Paper Bags — Medium Carry with Rope Handles has the shortest production window in this collection: 0–3 weeks from artwork approval, from AU$2.40 ex-GST. Production starts once you approve the proof; freight time depends on your destination and is quoted with the order. https://sense2.com.au/product/18064
Branded Kraft Paper Bags — Medium Carry with Rope HandlesWhich product in Custom Paper Bags suits executives or a more designed gift?
Extra Large Gloss Laminated Paper Bag with Rope Handles is the premium pick in this collection (from AU$2.45 ex-GST) — the finish Sense2 recommends for leadership teams, board-level clients and milestone gifts. To compare it against the lowest-priced option, ask for both prices at your quantity. https://sense2.com.au/product/201040
Extra Large Gloss Laminated Paper Bag with Rope HandlesWhat is the minimum order for custom paper bags?
Minimums start at 50 units in this range; each product states its own minimum order. Unit price depends on quantity, so ask for a stepped quote across the quantities you are weighing up.
How long does production take for custom paper bags?
From under a week for stocked express lines up to 6 weeks from artwork approval, depending on the product — each product page states its own production window. Freight time depends on your destination and is quoted with the order.
Are there eco-friendly custom paper bags?
Yes — 4 products in this range are made with compostable materials. Each product page states its material, so the sustainability claim you make to your recipients is backed by the item itself.
Can I order a sample of Custom Paper Bags before placing a full order?
Yes — samples are available. Samples are charged at cost plus freight up front, and we credit the sample cost back on orders of 100+ units (and for returning customers) — so the sample effectively costs nothing once you order. Branded pre-production samples are also available with a setup fee that's credited back on the full order.
Does the Best Price Guarantee apply to custom paper bags?
Yes. If you show Sense2 an Australian competitor's advertised price for an identical product, we verify it and match it — the guarantee covers promotional merchandise resellers operating in Australia and excludes clearance, seconds and manufacturer pricing. Details are in our terms.
Can I order custom paper bags in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or elsewhere in Australia?
Yes — Sense2 supplies custom paper bags Australia-wide, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast and Hobart, with dispatch from our production centres and freight quoted for your destination on each order. City pages: https://sense2.com.au/locations/sydney, https://sense2.com.au/locations/melbourne, https://sense2.com.au/locations/brisbane.
What are custom paper bags typically used for?
Most of this range is chosen for team celebrations, anniversaries and openings. Tell Sense2 the occasion, the recipients and the quantity and we will point you to the right pieces for the brief.
Do promotional bags actually get kept and used?
Promotional bags generate 4,900 impressions over their lifetime — the second-highest of any product category in the study. 84% of consumers would keep a promotional bag for at least one year. 92% would use a promotional bag at least once a month. Source: Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) Global Advertising Impressions Study, 2026/2027 edition (US-consumer findings) — https://media.asicentral.com/resources/AdImpressionStudy/Ad-Impressions-2026.pdf
How do I pick between kraft and laminated paper bags?
Kraft reads as plain and everyday, suits markets and counter sales, and takes both print methods on several models. Laminated paper has a gloss finish and firmer structure, which suits gift and premium retail contexts. Both are paper, so consider load and reuse expectations, and ask about the paper weight and handle construction on the specific model before ordering.
Why can I only use one colour on some bags?
Many models in this range are decorated by one-colour silkscreen only. That means a single-ink mark, no gradients, and artwork built for that constraint. If your brand needs full colour, choose one of the models offering full-colour digital print, then work from its template to confirm the usable print area.
What are minimums and how do I get a quote?
Minimums and pricing sit with the live quote, not the listing. Send the model, print method, artwork and delivery location, and Sense2 will return current pricing along with setup and freight, which are quoted separately. Confirm quantities in writing before approving the digital proof so nothing is produced against an assumed number.
When should I place my order?
Paper bags are produced only after you approve the digital proof, so the proof stage is where delays usually enter. Build calendar time for artwork revisions, proof approval, production and freight, and order earlier than feels necessary for dated events such as conferences or seasonal retail launches. Treat any timing estimate as a plan to confirm, not a guarantee.
What should I check about materials and specs?
Handle type differs across the range: rope handles, flat handles and integrated paper handles all appear, and each affects how the bag carries. Gusset width determines what fits inside. Ask for the paper weight and laminate details of the specific model, and check actual composition rather than assuming a kraft bag is free of laminates or coatings.
How does the digital proof and ordering process work?
You supply artwork, Sense2 prepares a digital proof, and production begins only once you approve it in writing. Check the proof for print placement, print area limits, colour separation for silkscreen models, and spelling. Setup and freight are quoted separately from the unit price. Approving the proof commits the order, so review it slowly.
Gusset squared, handles lifted, door
A customer lifts the bag off the counter by its rope handles. The gusset squares itself around the box inside, the laminated paper holds its shape instead of crumpling, and the logo sits flat against the front panel at chest height. She walks the length of the shopping strip carrying it, and the bag does the talking on every block. That is the whole job of this product: one clean print, correct proportions, contents that fit, and a handle that survives the walk to the car park.
When people reach for these
A conference hands out heavy programmes
Choose a large laminated or woven model with a wide gusset and firm handles, printed one colour to keep the mark legible at distance.
A cellar door sells a single bottle
The slim bottle carrier takes a tall one-colour print, turning a routine purchase into a carried advertisement with the right proportions for glass.
A boutique wants full-colour branding
Select a laminated model offering full-colour digital print, work from its template, and confirm the print area before finalising artwork.
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