Red Paper Carrier Bags Twist Handle

Features & Benefits

• Red Paper carrier bags with bold red kraft paper construction
• 80gsm paper specification
• Twisted paper loop handles provide a convenient carrying point
• Open-top design supports quick and efficient packing
• Expanding side gussets provide additional depth and capacity
• Flat base helps the bag stand while staff arrange the contents
• Eye-catching red finish suits retail, gift and promotional applications
• Suitable for carrying clothing, gifts and general merchandise
• Useful for food products already protected by suitable primary packaging
• Plain exterior provides space for labels and branded stickers
• Folds flat for convenient storage
• Measures 240mm × 110mm × 310mm
• Sold individually for flexible ordering
• Multi-buy quantities are available
• Clean and dry bags may suit suitable paper-recycling collections

Common Uses

Our red paper carrier bag is suitable for carrying and presenting:

• Clothing and fashion accessories
• Jewellery and watches
• Cosmetics and beauty products
• Gifts and souvenirs
• Books and stationery
• Cards and craft supplies
• Toys and games
• Pharmacy and healthcare products
• Hair and beauty products
• Boutique purchases
• Exhibition materials
• Promotional products
• Event merchandise
• Christmas gifts
• Valentine’s Day gifts
• Wedding and party favours
• Packaged bakery products
• Packaged takeaway food
• Boxed confectionery
• Market-stall purchases
• General retail merchandise

Always check that the dimensions and paper specification comfortably accommodate the complete size and weight of the intended contents.

Red Paper Carrier Bag with Twist Handles

Our red paper carrier bag provides smart, practical and eye-catching packaging for retailers, boutiques, gift shops, cafés, event organisers and other customer-facing businesses.

The bold red colour creates a distinctive presentation that works particularly well for gifts, seasonal promotions, celebrations, beauty products and branded retail purchases.

This carrier includes two twisted paper loop handles. The handles provide customers with a convenient carrying point while complementing the kraft paper body of the bag.

Expanding side gussets and a folded base create space for thicker products, boxed goods and several smaller items. This construction provides more usable capacity than a completely flat paper bag.

The plain red exterior also allows businesses to add branded stickers, promotional labels, gift tags and product information where required.

Practical Packaging for Retail and Gift Purchases

The open-top design allows staff to place purchases inside quickly, making the bag suitable for busy shops, promotional events, exhibitions and food-service counters.

A flat base helps the carrier stand while staff arrange the contents. This can make packing easier when handling several small products, packaged food containers or gift items.

The twisted handles sit above the opening and allow customers to carry their purchases without holding the body of the bag. Make sure the contents sit fully inside the carrier so they do not obstruct the handles or place unnecessary pressure on their attachment points.

This bag does not include a built-in closure or tamper-evident seal. Where the contents require additional security, close the opening using a suitable label or place the product inside separate protective packaging before inserting it into the carrier.

80gsm Kraft Paper Construction

This carrier uses an 80gsm kraft paper specification, providing a practical balance between presentation, flexibility and economical everyday use.

The paper construction offers more structure than a thin flat paper bag, while the side gussets and folded base allow the carrier to open into a three-dimensional shape.

However, the suitability of the bag depends on the size, weight, shape and condition of the contents. Heavy products, sharp corners, liquids, condensation and grease may damage or weaken the paper.

Do not overload the bag simply because the product fits inside. The total weight must remain suitable for the paper body, folded base, seams and handle attachments.

Red Paper Carrier Bag Dimensions

This red paper carrier bag measures:

• 9.4 x 4.3 x 12.2 inch / 240mm x 110mm x 310mm
• 80gsm kraft paper
• Sold individually

We show the measurements as width × depth × height.

The 240mm width is measured across the front of the bag.

The 110mm depth represents the expanding side gusset and base.

The 310mm height is measured from the bottom of the bag to its top edge and does not include the handles.

The imperial measurements provide approximate conversions from the metric dimensions. Please use the millimetre measurements when you require an exact fit.

Suitable Products for This Bag Size

The 240mm × 110mm × 310mm format provides useful capacity for small and medium-sized retail products, gifts and packaged food.

Suitable products may include:

• Small clothing items
• Fashion accessories
• Cosmetics and toiletries
• Gift boxes
• Books and notebooks
• Cards and stationery
• Small toys
• Candles
• Boxed confectionery
• Packaged bakery products
• Sealed takeaway containers
• Promotional merchandise
• Event materials
• Several smaller retail purchases

Product shape and weight can affect whether the bag provides a comfortable fit. Request a sample before ordering a significant quantity if your products are heavy, pointed, rigid or close to the stated dimensions.

How to Choose the Correct Red Paper Carrier Size

Measure the complete width, depth and height of the products before ordering. When packing several items together, measure their combined dimensions in the arrangement you intend to use.

Allow additional space around the contents so staff can place them inside without stretching the paper or putting pressure on the seams.

The 110mm depth represents the maximum expansion of the side gussets and base. Rigid boxes or irregularly shaped products may require additional clearance.

Leave enough space above the products for the customer to grip both handles comfortably. Contents that reach the top edge may obstruct the handles or place excessive pressure on their attachment points.

Consider weight as well as dimensions. A product may fit inside the carrier but still be unsuitable if it is too heavy for the paper, base or handles.

How to Use Red Paper Twist-Handle Bags

Open the carrier carefully and allow the side gussets and folded base to expand fully. Place the bag on a clean, stable surface before adding the products.

Position heavier or flatter items at the bottom and arrange lighter products above them. Distribute the weight evenly and make sure sharp corners cannot press directly against the paper.

Keep all products below the top edge so both handles remain accessible. Lift the bag using both handles together and avoid pulling sharply on one handle.

Do not drag the carrier across wet or rough surfaces. Support the base from underneath when carrying heavier, bulky or valuable products.

This paper bag provides customer-facing retail packaging. It should not replace a box, padded mailer or other protective packaging when sending products through a parcel-delivery network.

Sold Individually for Flexible Ordering

We sell this red paper carrier individually, allowing customers to order the exact quantity required without purchasing a complete pack or box.

Individual sales are particularly useful for start-up businesses, occasional events, product testing, gift preparation and companies that require smaller quantities of coloured carrier bags.

Multi-buy pricing may apply to larger quantities. Enter the total number of individual bags required when placing your order.

Branding and Product Identification

The red paper surface provides a bold background for promotional stickers, product labels, gift tags and branding.

White, black, gold and silver labels can create a particularly noticeable contrast against the red finish. This makes the bag suitable for festive promotions, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, weddings, product launches and other special events.

Always test labels, stamps and inks before applying them to a large quantity. Adhesion, colour and print results can vary according to the label material, ink and storage conditions.

Contact our sales team if you require professionally printed packaging rather than applying labels or stickers yourself.

Why Choose Our Red Paper Twist-Handle Bag?

Our red paper carrier combines practical handling with a bright and distinctive appearance. The twisted paper handles provide a convenient carrying point, while the expanding side gussets and folded base create space for retail purchases and gifts.

Its 240mm × 110mm × 310mm size suits a broad selection of small and medium-sized products, including accessories, cosmetics, books, gift boxes and packaged food.

The red exterior creates an eye-catching presentation without additional decoration, while also providing space for businesses to apply their own labels, stickers and promotional messages.

Because the bags are sold individually, businesses can order for occasional events or test the size before committing to a larger quantity.

What Are Red Paper Twist-Handle Bags Also Known As?

People also commonly refer to this product as:

• Red paper carrier bag
• Red kraft paper bag
• Red shopping bag
• Red retail bag
• Red gift bag
• Red twist-handle bag
• Red twisted paper handle bag
• Red paper loop-handle bag
• Red merchandise bag
• Red boutique bag
• Red shop bag
• Gusseted red paper bag
• Handled red paper bag
• Red takeaway carrier
• Red paper shopping carrier
• Red Christmas gift bag
• Red Valentine’s gift bag
• Red promotional bag
• Red event bag
• Medium red paper carrier

Although people often use these terms interchangeably, paper carriers can differ in dimensions, paper weight, handle construction, finish and carrying strength. Always check the complete specification before ordering.

Food Contact Information

Do not place unpackaged food directly inside this carrier unless its specification confirms direct food-contact suitability.

You can use the bag to carry food products already protected by suitable primary packaging, including wrapped bakery products, sealed confectionery, takeaway containers and boxed food.

Make sure the primary packaging prevents oil, grease, moisture and food residue from reaching the paper carrier. Hot containers and condensation may weaken the paper.

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. However, paper construction 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, recyclability, labelling and technical documentation.

Customers intending to place this product 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

This carrier uses kraft paper construction with twisted paper handles. Suitable household or commercial paper-recycling collections may accept bags that remain clean and dry.

Food residue, grease, moisture, plastic tape, laminated labels and other contamination can affect whether a recycling service will accept the bag. Remove non-paper components where practical.

Where the carrier remains clean and undamaged, consider reusing it before placing it into an appropriate recycling or waste stream.

Always follow the guidance provided by your local authority or commercial waste contractor.

Important Safety Information

Store unused bags in a clean, dry location away from moisture, direct heat, naked flames and prolonged sunlight.

Paper is combustible, while exposure to water, oil, grease or excessive humidity may reduce the strength of the bag, base and handle attachments.

Do not overload the carrier. Support bulky, heavy or valuable contents from underneath when necessary.

Protect the paper from sharp corners and pointed objects. Inspect the bag, base and handles before use, particularly when carrying fragile or valuable products.

Keep the handles away from babies and young children. Do not use the bag or handles as toys.

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 and accessories shown in our images demonstrate potential applications only and are not included with the carrier bag.

Items vary in width, depth, height, shape and weight. Measure your products carefully before ordering and allow enough space for the gussets to expand and the handles to remain accessible.