Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Bags

Features & Benefits

• Blue recycled vest carrier bags
• Manufactured from recycled-content polythene
• Lightweight 72 gauge / 18-micron construction
• Integrated vest handles provide convenient carrying
• Side gussets expand to accommodate wider and bulkier purchases
• Open-top design allows quick and efficient packing
• Flexible material fits around products in various shapes
• Protects packaged contents from dust, dirt and light moisture
• Blue colour provides a practical and recognisable appearance
• Cost-effective choice for everyday retail and takeaway use
• Suitable for lightweight groceries, merchandise and packaged food
• Compact design stores flat beneath or beside the counter
• Convenient for busy shops, markets and food-service businesses
• Supplied in boxes of 1,000 carrier bags
• Clean bags may suit specialist flexible-plastic recycling collections

Common Uses

Our blue recycled vest carrier bags are ideal for carrying:

• Lightweight groceries
• Packaged food products
• Takeaway meals in suitable containers
• Bakery products in primary packaging
• Fruit and vegetables
• Confectionery and snacks
• Convenience-store purchases
• Pharmacy and healthcare products
• Clothing and lightweight accessories
• Cards and stationery
• Toiletries and personal-care products
• Small household products
• Market-stall purchases
• Exhibition merchandise
• Promotional materials
• General lightweight retail goods

Always check that the size and lightweight 18-micron specification suit the combined dimensions, shape and weight of the intended contents.

Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Bags

Our blue recycled vest carrier bags provide a practical and cost-effective carrying solution for retailers, convenience stores, market traders, takeaway businesses and other customer-facing organisations.

The familiar vest-style design includes two integrated handles that allow customers to carry their purchases conveniently. Staff can quickly open and fill the bags at the counter, making them particularly useful in busy retail and food-service environments.

Expanding side gussets provide additional internal capacity and help the carrier fit around wider or irregularly shaped items. The gussets fold flat when the bag is empty, allowing businesses to store large quantities without occupying unnecessary space.

These bags use recycled-content polythene, helping to incorporate previously used plastic into a new carrier-bag application. The exact percentage and source of the recycled material may vary according to the current product specification or manufacturing batch.

Lightweight and Cost-Effective Retail Packaging

At 72 gauge / 18 microns, these blue vest carriers offer a lightweight option for everyday purchases. Their economical construction makes them suitable for businesses requiring large quantities of straightforward customer packaging.

The open top allows staff to pack products without opening adhesive strips, assembling handles or preparing additional packaging. Customers can then use the integrated vest handles to carry their purchases.

The blue material gives the carriers a distinctive appearance that works well in grocery shops, convenience stores, market stalls, takeaway outlets and general retail environments.

As these are lightweight carriers, businesses should not use them for excessively heavy, sharp, pointed or rigid products. Select a thicker carrier bag or support the contents with additional packaging when greater strength or puncture resistance is required.

Recycled-Content Polythene Construction

These carrier bags contain recycled polythene. Using recycled material can reduce demand for virgin plastic feedstock, but the overall environmental impact depends on factors including the percentage of recycled content, manufacturing process, transport, reuse and disposal.

Recycled-content polythene can vary slightly in shade, finish and appearance between manufacturing batches. These variations are normal and do not necessarily affect the intended function of the carrier.

The term “recycled content” does not mean that every local recycling service will accept the finished bag. Flexible-plastic collection facilities vary considerably, so customers should always check the guidance provided by their local authority or commercial waste contractor.

Please contact our sales team if you require confirmation of the recycled-content percentage or further information about the current product specification.

Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Size

These blue recycled vest carrier bags are available in the following size:

• 11 x 17 x 21 inch / approximately 280mm x 430mm x 530mm blue recycled vest carrier bags – 72 gauge / 18 microns and supplied in boxes of 1,000

We show vest carrier measurements as:

Closed width × opened width including the side gussets × overall length

The closed width measures the bag while it lies flat. The second measurement shows the approximate opened width when the side gussets expand. The overall length includes the handles.

The imperial dimensions are the original stated measurements. The millimetre dimensions provide approximate conversions, so use the inch measurements when you require the closest reference to the listed size.

Vest carrier measurements can vary slightly because polythene is flexible and the gussets fold into the sides of the bag.

How to Choose the Correct Vest Carrier Size

Measure the complete width, height and depth of the products before selecting a vest carrier. For several products, consider their combined dimensions and weight when packed together.

The side gussets increase the available capacity, but they do not guarantee that a rigid item matching the maximum stated dimensions will fit comfortably. The bag must expand around the product, which uses part of the available width and length.

Allow enough space above the contents for the handles to remain fully accessible. Products that sit too close to the handle openings may make the bag uncomfortable to carry or place excessive strain on the upper section.

The 72 gauge / 18-micron material suits lightweight purchases. If the products are heavy, sharp, angular or particularly valuable, choose a thicker carrier or place them inside suitable protective packaging.

We recommend requesting a sample before placing a larger order if you are unsure whether the size or thickness will suit your application.

How to Use Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Bags

Open the bag fully and allow the side gussets to expand before inserting the products. Place flatter or slightly heavier items at the bottom, then arrange lighter products above them.

Distribute the contents evenly so that one handle or side seam does not carry most of the weight. Keep products below the handle openings to provide sufficient room for a comfortable grip.

Do not force oversized items into the carrier. Protect sharp corners, projecting parts and pointed products with tissue paper, bubble wrap or another suitable material before placing them inside.

Check the bag and handles before use. Do not use a damaged carrier for fragile, valuable or spillable products.

These carriers do not provide protective transit packaging and should not replace mailing bags, padded bags or boxes when sending products through a postal or parcel network.

Why Choose Our Blue Recycled Vest Carriers?

Our blue recycled vest carrier bags combine quick packing, convenient carrying and economical bulk supply. Their familiar design makes them easy for staff and customers to use across a wide range of retail environments.

The expanding side gussets provide more capacity than a completely flat carrier bag, while the integrated handles remove the need for separate carrying components.

Their lightweight 72 gauge / 18-micron construction provides a cost-effective option for everyday purchases. Boxes of 1,000 are particularly convenient for businesses with regular or high-volume packaging requirements.

The use of recycled-content polythene also provides an alternative for businesses looking to incorporate recycled plastic into their day-to-day packaging purchases without changing to a different style of carrier.

What Are Blue Recycled Vest Carrier Bags Also Known As?

People also commonly refer to these bags as:

• Blue vest carrier bags
• Blue recycled carrier bags
• Recycled polythene bags
• Blue plastic shopping bags
• Blue grocery bags
• Blue checkout bags
• Vest-style shopping bags
• Recycled plastic carrier bags
• Blue retail carriers
• Blue supermarket bags
• Blue convenience-store bags
• T-shirt carrier bags
• T-shirt shopping bags
• Singlet carrier bags
• Handled polythene bags
• Gusseted vest bags
• Side-gusseted carrier bags
• Lightweight plastic carriers
• Retail vest bags
• Takeaway vest carrier bags

Although people often use these terms interchangeably, vest carriers can differ in size, thickness, recycled content, colour, construction and carrying strength. Always check the complete product specification before ordering.

Food Contact Information

Do not use these recycled-content carrier bags for direct contact with unpackaged food unless the current product specification confirms food-contact suitability.

The bags may carry food products that already have suitable primary packaging, including sealed packets, containers, wrappers and cartons, provided their combined dimensions and weight remain appropriate for the carrier.

Take particular care with hot, oily, wet or leaking food containers. Use secure primary packaging and keep the carrier upright to reduce the risk of spills.

If you require confirmation for a particular food application or need a Food Safety Certificate, please email sales@expresspackaging.co.uk before ordering.

PPWR Compliance Information

Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste, commonly known as the PPWR, applies from 12 August 2026 to packaging placed on the EU market. We can provide available product specifications and supporting information to help customers complete their compliance assessments.

Recycled content or potential recyclability alone does not confirm full PPWR compliance. The responsible economic operator must assess the finished packaging and its intended use against all applicable requirements, including packaging minimisation, substances of concern, recycled content, recyclability, labelling and technical documentation.

Customers intending to place these products on the EU market should email sales@expresspackaging.co.uk to request the latest available documentation and confirm suitability for their application before making a PPWR compliance claim.

Material and Responsible Disposal

These carrier bags use recycled-content flexible polythene. Where a bag remains clean and undamaged, consider reusing it before disposal.

Some supermarkets, commercial waste contractors and specialist recycling facilities accept carrier bags and flexible plastic film. Many household kerbside collections do not accept this type of material.

Remove receipts, paper labels and other non-polythene components where practical. Bags contaminated with food, oil, chemicals or other substances may not suit recycling.

Do not place these bags into paper, card, rigid-plastic or compostable-waste collections. Follow the instructions provided by your local authority, supermarket collection point or commercial waste contractor.

Please contact our sales team if you require confirmation of the recycled-content percentage or further material information for the current stock batch.

Important Safety Information

Keep unused carrier bags away from babies and young children to reduce the risk of suffocation. Do not use the bags as toys, bedding, protective clothing or head coverings.

Store the bags in a clean, dry location away from direct heat, naked flames and prolonged sunlight. Polythene can melt or burn when exposed to high temperatures.

Do not overload these lightweight carriers. Support the bottom when carrying products that may place additional strain on the handles or seams.

Protect the material from sharp edges and pointed objects that could puncture it. Check the bag for damage before carrying fragile, valuable or spillable contents.

Do not use these bags to store liquids or loose chemicals. Keep leaking containers and wet products inside appropriate sealed primary packaging.

Sample Requests

To request a sample, please email sales@expresspackaging.co.uk or call 0121 622 2347. A small charge applies to sample bags wider than 600mm. Our sales team will confirm any applicable charge before sending the sample.

Illustration Only

Products, food containers and accessories shown in our images demonstrate potential applications only and are not included with the carrier bags.

Products vary in size, shape, depth and weight. Measure your items carefully before ordering and allow sufficient room for the side gussets to expand and the handles to remain comfortably accessible.