Carrier Bags.

Tel: 0116 2530022

Enviromentally Friendly Carrier Bags

What are Enviro Bags? This logo appears on product pages within our website, for products which have options for manufacture using recycled or biodegradable materials.


For biodegradable materials, minimums do apply depnding on style, usually 50,000+. UK biodegradable carrier bags are manufactured from POLYBATCH® DEG 68 UK. Polythene containing this will not degrade before being exposed to UV light. Once exposed, the degradation will continue even in the dark although can be accelerated by heat too as POLYBATCH® DEG 68 UK is a photochemically and thermally degradable film. In composting situations the time for degradation can be less than 2 months (Typical composting temperatures of 70°C, 50mu film, 4% POLYBATCH® DEG 68 UK). Several academic studies have shown that POLYBATCH® DEG 68 UK will degrade to water, carbon dioxide and a small amount of non-toxic matter (A.Schulman Inc. Ltd). Other sources around the world manufacture with alternative additives but give similar results.


If you require this as part of your specification please make us aware as currently these materials are not quoted as standard.

Polythene carrier bags:

Polythene bags can be manufactured using low(LDPE), medium(MDPE) or high(HDPE) density polythene. Printing is optional, but can be from as little as one colour on one side up to full photographic quality print covering 100% of the bag. A wide variety of handles offers you choices such as twin clip-close, flexiloop, punch out handle, cotton rope and many more.

Paper carrier bags:

Paper carriers are made by machine or hand, in some cases both. Commonly manufactured using white paper for colour accuracy during printing, although brown paper is an alternative. Printing is usually done before the bag is folded and glued unless small quantities of single colour runs are requested. For the kraft paper rope handled carrier bags, printing can be up to full photographic quality, with internal printing also an option. Matt or gloss laminated, metal eyelets, multicoloured polypropylene cords, thick cotton cords, extra thick cardboard reinforcements, embossing and many other options are available for the kraft paper bags to make your carriers extra special.

Other Items :

We also supply many other items from Adhesive Tape and Labels, to bespoke Shirt Boxes and Tissue Paper. Most of these items have minimum orders which apply, mainly due to printing set up charges for certain products. We also supply alternative bag designs which can incorporate modern materials for use as shopping or exhibition bags.

Facilities:

For a no obligation quote please contact us via Telephone, Fax or e-mail where your enquiry will be dealt with immediately.

Tel: 0116 2530022

or

Tel: 0870 2427711