Yellow Carrier Bags with Punched Handles

Features & Benefits

• Bright yellow carrier bags made with polythene
• Eye-catching colour creates a distinctive retail presentation
• Reinforced punched-out handle for convenient carrying
• Open-top design allows quick and efficient packing
• Expanding bottom gusset provides additional internal capacity
• Bottom gusset only, with no side gussets
• Flexible material accommodates products in different shapes
• Helps protect packaged contents from dust, dirt and light moisture
• Yellow finish helps reduce the visibility of the contents
• Generous size for clothing, gifts and wider retail merchandise
• Stores flat beneath or beside a sales counter
• Suitable for shops, exhibitions, events and market stalls
• Plain exterior accommodates suitable labels or branded stickers
• Supplied in packs of 100 yellow carrier bags
• Clean bags may suit specialist polythene-film recycling collections

Common Uses

Our yellow carrier bags are suitable for carrying and packaging:

• Clothing and fashion accessories
• Shoes and footwear
• Gifts and souvenirs
• Toys and games
• Books and stationery
• Cards and craft supplies
• Cosmetics and beauty products
• Hair and salon products
• Pharmacy and healthcare products
• Mobile phone accessories
• Small electrical products
• Party and celebration supplies
• Exhibition materials
• Promotional products
• Market-stall purchases
• Boxed merchandise
• Multiple customer purchases
• General retail products

Always choose a carrier bag that comfortably accommodates the complete dimensions, shape and weight of the intended contents.

Yellow Carrier Bags with Punched-Out Handles

Our yellow polythene carrier bags provide an eye-catching, practical and cost-effective packaging solution for retailers, event organisers, market traders and other customer-facing businesses.

The bright yellow finish adds colour to the customer experience and helps purchases stand out. It works particularly well for toy shops, party suppliers, gift retailers, promotional events, exhibitions and businesses that use yellow within their branding.

Each carrier includes a punched-out handle within the polythene material. This creates a convenient carrying point without adding separate loop, flexiloop or paper handles.

The open-top design allows staff to insert purchases quickly, making the bags suitable for busy counters where straightforward packing and efficient customer service are important.

An expanding 75mm bottom gusset creates additional internal capacity for folded clothing, boxes and products with additional depth. These bags have a bottom gusset only and do not include expanding side gussets.

Eye-Catching Packaging for Retail and Events

The yellow colour creates a cheerful and noticeable presentation that differs from conventional black, white or clear carrier bags.

Retailers can use the bags to complement yellow branding, seasonal displays, summer promotions, school events and themed campaigns. Businesses can also add suitable branded stickers, promotional labels or care instructions to the plain exterior.

The bags are particularly useful at exhibitions and promotional events, where the distinctive yellow colour can make distributed products and literature more visible as visitors move around the venue.

Although the yellow material helps reduce the visibility of the contents, the exact level of opacity can vary according to lighting, the colour of the packaged products and how tightly the plastic stretches around them.

Always test labels before widespread use because adhesion can vary according to the label material, adhesive, storage conditions and surface of the carrier bag.

Practical Polythene Construction

The flexible polythene construction allows the bag to adapt around folded, boxed and irregularly shaped retail products.

Polythene provides useful protection from dust, dirt and light moisture during everyday customer carrying. However, the bag does not provide a watertight closure and should not be used as protective outdoor storage or transit packaging.

Sharp corners and pointed products can puncture the material. Wrap or protect these items with tissue paper, bubble wrap, cardboard or another suitable material before placing them inside the carrier.

These bags store flat before use, allowing businesses to keep practical quantities close to the sales counter without occupying unnecessary shelving or storage space.

Yellow Carrier Bags Size

These yellow carrier bags are available in the following size:

• 21.7 x 18 x 3 inch / 550mm x 457mm x 75mm yellow carrier bags – supplied in packs of 100

We show measurements as width × height × bottom gusset.

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

The 550mm width provides useful space for wider merchandise, while the 457mm height accommodates clothing, books, toys, gifts and other medium to large retail purchases.

The 75mm bottom gusset folds flat when the carrier is empty and expands as products enter the bag. It creates additional capacity but does not mean every product measuring the complete stated width, height and depth will fit comfortably.

How to Choose the Correct Yellow Carrier Bags Size

Measure the complete width, height and depth of the product before selecting a carrier bag. The shape, rigidity and weight of the contents will affect the space required.

The bottom gusset increases the available capacity, but the contents will still use part of the bag’s width and height as the plastic expands around a three-dimensional product.

For flat products, choose a bag that provides comfortable clearance around every edge. For boxes and thicker merchandise, allow additional width and height so staff can insert the product without stretching the material or placing unnecessary pressure on the seams.

Leave sufficient room above the contents for the customer to use the punched-out handle comfortably. Products that reach too close to the handle opening may make the bag awkward to carry and increase strain around the handle area.

When packing several products together, measure their combined dimensions and consider their total weight. Arrange the items as they will sit inside the carrier before taking your measurements.

If your products are bulky, pointed, unusually heavy or close to the stated dimensions, request a sample before placing a larger order.

How to Use Yellow Carrier Bags

Open the carrier fully and allow the 75mm bottom gusset to expand before inserting the products.

Place flatter or slightly heavier products at the bottom, then arrange lighter merchandise above them. Distribute the weight evenly and avoid concentrating the contents on one side of the bag.

Protect sharp edges, pointed corners and projecting components before placing them inside. Do not force oversized merchandise into the carrier or pull sharply against the seams.

Make sure the contents remain below the handle opening so the customer can grip the bag comfortably. Check the handle, seams and bottom gusset before handing over valuable or fragile purchases.

Support bulky or heavier contents from underneath when necessary. If the intended load feels unsuitable for the bag, choose a stronger carrier or another form of packaging.

These carrier bags are designed for customer purchases. They should not replace mailing bags, padded bags, cardboard boxes or other protective packaging when sending products through a postal or parcel network.

Suitable Retail Applications

The generous landscape-style format makes these yellow carrier bags suitable for fashion, gifts, toys, events and other customer-facing applications.

Clothing retailers can use them for folded garments, knitwear and fashion accessories. Gift shops can pack souvenirs, toys and boxed presents, while craft retailers can use them for paper products, supplies and completed projects.

The bright colour also suits party shops, school events, charity campaigns, festivals and exhibitions. Promotional materials placed inside the bags can remain visible around a venue because the yellow exterior is easy to identify.

Their 550mm width also provides useful capacity for several smaller purchases packed together, provided their combined dimensions and weight remain appropriate for the carrier.

Why Choose Our Yellow Carrier Bags?

Our yellow carrier bags combine distinctive presentation, convenient handling and useful internal capacity.

The bright finish creates a noticeable alternative to conventional carrier-bag colours, while the plain exterior allows businesses to add suitable branded stickers or promotional labels.

A punched-out handle provides a convenient carrying point without adding separate components. Meanwhile, the expanding 75mm bottom gusset helps the bag accommodate boxed, folded and bulkier merchandise.

The bags store flat before use and open quickly at the counter, making them practical for busy retail environments, exhibitions and events.

Supplying the bags in packs of 100 allows businesses to order a manageable quantity for regular use, short-term promotions, seasonal campaigns or individual events.

What Are Yellow Carrier Bags Also Known As?

People also commonly refer to these bags as:

• Yellow plastic carrier bags
• Yellow polythene carrier bags
• Yellow poly carrier bags
• Yellow retail bags
• Yellow shopping bags
• Yellow merchandise bags
• Yellow shop bags
• Yellow boutique bags
• Bright yellow carrier bags
• Coloured plastic carrier bags
• Punched-out handle bags
• Punch-handle carrier bags
• Die-cut handle bags
• Die-cut carrier bags
• Reinforced-handle bags
• Gusseted carrier bags
• Bottom-gusset carrier bags
• Polythene shopping bags
• Plastic retail carriers
• Retail checkout bags
• Promotional carrier bags
• Event carrier bags

Although people often use these terms interchangeably, carrier bags can differ in material, film thickness, handle construction, reinforcement, dimensions and gusset depth. Always check the complete product specification before ordering.

Food Contact Information

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

The bags may be used to carry food products that already have suitable primary packaging, provided the combined dimensions and weight remain appropriate for the carrier.

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.

Polythene 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, 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 flexible polythene construction. Clean bags may suit specialist carrier-bag or flexible-plastic recycling collections, depending on the facilities available in your area.

Many household kerbside recycling services do not accept plastic bags or flexible films. Some supermarkets, commercial waste contractors and specialist recycling facilities provide separate collection points.

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

Where a bag remains clean and undamaged, consider reusing it before placing it into an appropriate recycling or waste stream. Always follow guidance from your local authority or commercial waste contractor.

Recycled-material content can vary according to the product specification and stock batch. Please contact our sales team if you require confirmation of the recycled content for this product.

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, protective clothing or bedding.

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 the bags or use them for products that exceed the strength of the material, seams or handle area. Support bulky or heavier products from underneath where necessary.

Protect the polythene from sharp corners and pointed objects that could cause punctures or tears. Check the bag, seams, bottom gusset and handle before use, particularly when carrying valuable or fragile products.

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 bags.

Items vary in size, shape, depth and weight. Measure your products carefully before ordering and allow enough space for the 75mm bottom gusset to expand and the punched-out handle to remain accessible.