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Material

Corrugated, cardboard, kraft

Printing

Full CMYK + Pantone, soy inks

Turnaround

7 business days

Shipping

Free shipping included

Custom Shopping Bags

Branded custom shopping bags that turn every customer into a walking advertisement. Teal Packaging delivers high-quality, fully customizable shopping bags with free shipping and low minimum order quantities.

What Are Custom Shopping Bags?

Custom shopping bags are branded carry bags designed to hold retail purchases while promoting your business. From boutique clothing stores to gift shops, custom shopping bags create a premium unboxing moment that starts before the customer even gets home. They serve a dual purpose: practical packaging and powerful brand marketing.

Whether you need kraft paper bags with twisted handles, glossy laminated bags. Or reusable non-woven totes, Teal Packaging has options that fit your brand and budget. Every bag is printed with your logo, colors and messaging to create a cohesive retail experience.

Materials and Construction

We offer a range of materials so you can choose the right bag for your products and price point.

Paper Shopping Bags

  • Kraft paper (natural brown or white) for an eco-friendly look
  • Gloss or matte laminated paper for a luxury retail feel
  • Twisted paper rope handles or flat ribbon handles
  • Available in 100lb and 130lb paper weights for added durability
  • Recyclable and biodegradable options available

Non-Woven Polypropylene Bags

  • Reusable and durable for customers who shop repeatedly
  • Lightweight yet strong enough for heavier retail items
  • Reinforced stitched handles for long-term use
  • Ideal for grocery stores, farmers markets, and promotional events

Plastic Shopping Bags

  • HDPE and LDPE options for moisture-resistant retail packaging
  • Die-cut handles or patch handles depending on load requirements
  • Suitable for pharmacies, convenience stores, and food retailers
  • Frosted and clear finishes available for product visibility

Available Sizes

Custom shopping bags are available in a wide range of sizes to accommodate everything from small jewelry purchases to large clothing orders.

Standard Size Options

  • Extra Small: 5" x 3" x 8" for jewelry, accessories, and cosmetics
  • Small: 8" x 4" x 10" for apparel, books, and gift items
  • Medium: 10" x 5" x 13" for folded clothing, footwear, and mid-size gifts
  • Large: 13" x 6" x 15" for bulkier apparel, home goods, and multi-item purchases
  • Extra Large: 16" x 6" x 19" for blankets, large clothing sets, and specialty retail

Need a custom dimension? We accommodate non-standard sizing. Contact our team with your exact measurements and we will produce bags built to your specifications.

Who Needs Custom Shopping Bags

Custom shopping bags are a staple for any retail business that wants to deliver a polished, professional experience at point of sale.

Retail Stores and Boutiques

  • Clothing and fashion boutiques creating an upscale brand impression
  • Gift shops and souvenir stores reinforcing local identity
  • Toy stores and hobby shops packaging purchases safely
  • Home decor and lifestyle brands extending the in-store experience

Food and Beverage Businesses

  • Bakeries and specialty food shops presenting premium products
  • Wine and spirits retailers needing sturdy carry solutions
  • Farmers market vendors building recognizable brand presence
  • Grocery stores offering branded reusable bags at checkout

Events and Promotions

  • Corporate events using branded bags as swag carriers
  • Trade show exhibitors distributing materials professionally
  • Fundraisers and nonprofits selling or gifting branded merchandise
  • Wedding and event planners packaging guest gifts

Customization Options

Every detail of your custom shopping bag can be tailored to match your brand identity.

  • Full-color CMYK or spot color printing on all panels
  • Matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination finishes
  • Foil stamping and embossing for premium presentations
  • UV spot coating to highlight logos and key design elements
  • Custom handle colors and materials to match your palette
  • Inside printing for a surprise brand touch

Free Shipping, Low Custom Production Minimums

Teal Packaging ships all custom shopping bag orders free of charge, with low minimum order quantities required. Whether you need 50 bags for a small boutique launch or 10,000 bags for a nationwide retail rollout, we handle orders of every size with the same fast turnaround and consistent print quality.

Looking for other packaging solutions? Check out our custom mailer boxes for e-commerce shipping that makes the same strong brand impression your shopping bags create in-store.

Request a quote today and get your custom shopping bags designed, printed, and delivered with no headaches.

Production Checklist

How to Plan Custom Shopping Bags

Use this page to brief Teal before quoting. The strongest custom shopping bags requests include structure, size, artwork stage, material target, quantity, ship-to country, and any compliance or retail display needs.

1. Confirm structure and fit

Share the packed product size, preferred box style, insert needs, and whether the package ships directly or sits on a retail shelf. If you are unsure, Teal can suggest a mailer, folding carton, sleeve, rigid setup box, tray, or insert direction.

2. Choose board and finish

Match the material to weight, shipping risk, shelf life, and brand feel. Common choices include kraft, SBS, corrugated, rigid board, recycled paperboard, matte lamination, gloss lamination, foil, embossing, debossing, and spot UV.

3. Prepare artwork and proofing

Upload logos, dielines, color references, barcodes, warnings, ingredient panels, or compliance copy before proofing. Teal checks print placement, bleed, safe zones, panel orientation, and finishing details before production starts.

4. Lock quantity and timeline

Quote accuracy improves when you include target quantity, launch date, shipping destination, and rush requirements. Standard production can begin after proof approval, and sample kits help compare materials before a larger custom order.

For faster pricing, include photos of your current packaging, competitor references, retail display rules, shipping carton requirements, and any sustainability goals. Teal can quote the closest production-ready option first, then refine dielines, inserts, coatings, print coverage, and carton strength after your team reviews the proof.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about custom shopping bags, materials, lead times, and ordering.

Most standard custom box projects start around 50 units. Specialty structures, regulated categories, and some material choices may start at 100+ units.

Standard production takes 7 business days after proof approval. Complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days.

Full-color CMYK, Pantone spot colors, white ink on kraft. Finishes include matte/gloss lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing.

Yes. Free shipping is included on every Teal order. Delivery timeline, carrier/service level, and destination requirements are confirmed during quoting.

FSC-certified paper options, recyclable materials, and soy or water-based ink options are available by specification. See the certifications and materials page for claim scope.

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Plan Sizing and Materials

Before requesting a quote, use the box size and dimensional weight calculator to estimate billable weight and the eco-friendly packaging material selector to narrow kraft, SBS, corrugated, rigid board, and molded fiber options.

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Where You Can Find Us

We serve customers through our locations around the globe.

USA (Head Office)

(224) 546-8325
1800 W Hawthorne Lane Ste 205
West Chicago, Illinois, 60185

USA

(224) 546-8325
44288 Fremont Blvd,
Fremont, CA 94538, USA

UK

+44 7342 050575
29 Stafford Road, Wallington,
Surrey, England,
SM6 9AP

UAE

+971 564246684
Office 1904, The
Metropolis Tower - Opp Bay
Square Dubai - Dubai - UAE

China

No. 3 Longxing Dongnan Yiheng
Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou,
Guangdong, China

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