Bag Sizes & Specs

Custom Printed Twisted Handle Shopping Bags

Twisted-handle kraft or white paper bags printed with your branding for retail, stadiums, and event programs.

Pick the bag size that fits your products, choose kraft or white paper, and build packaging that feels stronger, cleaner, and more branded at checkout.

Sturdy twisted paper handles that hold merch, apparel, and giveaways.

Available in white or natural kraft stocks with recyclable materials.

Print logos, taglines, or sponsor art using crisp spot colors.

Custom printed twisted handle paper shopping bag with colorful Lighthouse design

Available Sizes

Bag sizes matched to what customers actually carry

From compact boutique bags to oversized takeout and merch options, choose the footprint that fits the handoff.

Bag Size Guide

Small Bags

Gift cards, jewelry, skincare minis, samples, and boutique add-ons.

Small white twisted handle paper bag for jewelry and gift items
Jewelry & Gifts
Small white twisted handle paper bag holding skincare samples
Skincare Samples
Small kraft twisted handle paper bag holding boutique add-on products
Boutique Add-ons

Available small bags

#35.5" x 3.25" x 8.5"

Best for jewelry, samples, small favors.

#145.5" x 3.25" x 13"

Best for tall bottles, slim apparel, brochures.

Bag Size Guide

Medium Bags

Standard apparel, notebooks, boxed products, and branded kits.

Medium white twisted handle paper bag holding apparel merchandise
Apparel Bundles
Medium white twisted handle paper bag holding folded apparel and boxed items
Shoeboxes & Hoodies
Medium kraft twisted handle paper bag holding folded sweaters
Sweaters

Available medium bags

#48" x 5" x 10.25"

Best for t-shirts, merch bundles, promo kits.

#1210" x 5" x 13"

Best for shoeboxes, hoodies, catalogs.

#1710" x 7" x 12"

Best for layered apparel or boxed gifts.

Bag Size Guide

Large Bags

Outerwear, boxed merchandise, conference kits, and stadium merch.

Large kraft twisted handle paper bag holding boutique merchandise
Retail & Boutique
Large kraft twisted handle paper bag holding conference kit materials
Conference Kits
Large kraft twisted handle paper bag holding branded stadium merchandise
Stadium Merch

Available large bags

#1113" x 7" x 13"

Best for outerwear, luxury boxes.

#713" x 7" x 17"

Best for conference kits and oversized catalogs.

#914.5" x 9" x 16.25"

Best for layered apparel bundles, stadium merch.

Bag Size Guide

Extra-Large Bags

VIP kits, catering, bulky boxes, premium merch, and multi-item bundles.

Extra-large white twisted handle paper bag holding VIP gift kit items
VIP Gift Kits
Extra-large kraft twisted handle paper bag holding apparel merchandise
Large Apparel Orders
Extra-large kraft twisted handle paper bag holding premium takeout containers
Premium Takeout

Available extra-large bags

#216" x 6" x 12"

Best for stacked apparel with accessories.

#618" x 7" x 18"

Best for xl takeout, premium merch, bulky boxes.

Popular Uses

Built for retail, takeout, events, and branded handoffs

Customer receiving custom paper shopping bags at a boutique checkout counter

Retail & Boutiques

Launch seasonal collections, pop-ups, or grand openings.

Add receipt pockets or tissue-fill instructions.

Customer receiving branded paper shopping bags at a stadium team store

Stadiums & Team Stores

Brand merch stands with team colors.

Great for apparel bundles, pennants, and souvenirs.

Customer receiving a custom paper shopping bag for event merchandise

Event Merch & Promotions

Conference gift bags, sponsor booths, and swag drops.

Handles survive crowded halls and repeat use.

Customer receiving a kraft paper shopping bag for restaurant takeout

Restaurants & Takeout

Premium presentation for catering or high-end takeout.

Add contact info and reheating instructions.

Quick Answers

The most common shopping bag questions answered up front.

These direct answers make the page easier to scan for buyers and give search engines clearer language around use cases, printing options, and minimums.

What are twisted handle paper bags used for most often?

They are commonly used for retail purchases, restaurant takeout, event merchandise, stadium stores, boutique packaging, and branded handoffs at checkout.

How many colors can I print on a custom shopping bag?

These bags are typically printed with up to three PMS-matched spot colors, which works well for logos, wordmarks, sponsor art, and clean retail branding.

Can I print on both sides of the bag?

Yes. Businesses can print on one or both sides depending on the artwork, coverage, and how visible they want the branding to be in-store or on the go.

What determines the minimum order for printed shopping bags?

Ink coverage is the main factor. Lighter designs can start at 6,000 bags, while heavier artwork above roughly 50% coverage usually moves to a 12,000 bag minimum.

Need help choosing the right bag size?

Tell us what you are packing, how much weight the bag needs to carry, and whether you want custom printing. We’ll help narrow down the right twisted handle bag for your project.

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