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CyclomerTrading Ltd · London

Carrier & Nylon Bags

T-shirt bags, die-cut and patch-handle carriers and heavy-duty bags from Turkish film plants — printed up to six colours flexo, with recycled-content options.

Vest · die-cut · patch6-colour flexoRecycled options

The same Turkish film-blowing base that makes Europe's refuse sacks makes its carrier bags. We supply retail multiples, wholesalers and packaging distributors with the full carrier range: t-shirt (vest) bags for convenience retail, die-cut and patch-handle carriers for fashion and hospitality, and heavy-duty bags where load matters. Recycled-content grades carry batch declarations; print runs up to six colours flexo with plate costs quoted once and held for repeats. For retail buyers we speak the single-use carrier bag charge fluently — gauge and reuse claims are set so your bags sit on the right side of it.

Technical specification

MaterialsHDPE · LDPE · MDPE
Bag typesVest, die-cut, patch handle, heavy duty
Gauge12–100µm
SizesTo spec; standard retail matrix available
PrintFlexo up to 6 colours, 1–2 sides
Handle optionsVest, die-cut punched, patch-reinforced
Recycled contentOptions to 100%, declared

Compliance & documentation

Waste / product classification
Finished packaging article, HS 3923.21. In scope of the UK Plastic Packaging Tax for the importer; 30%+ recycled grades with batch declarations meet the exemption. Single-use carrier bag charge applies at retail — we advise on gauge/reuse positioning.
Certification chain
Recycled input from GRS or RecyClass-certified sources; production QC covers seal strength, handle load and print adhesion per run.
Documentation supplied
  • Batch declaration for recycled-content grades
  • Bag spec: dimensions, gauge, handle type, print, count
  • Print artwork approval record
  • Origin declaration under the UK–Türkiye FTA (0% tariff)

Grades & variants

Variant comparison
T-Shirt (Vest) BagsDie-Cut HandlePatch HandleHeavy-Duty Bags
MaterialHDPELDPE / MDPELDPELDPE / COEX
Gauge12–25 µm40–70 µm50–90 µm70–100 µm
SizesStandard retail matrix
Recycled optionto 100%, declared30–80%, declared30–70%, declared30–100%, declared
PrintUp to 6 coloursUp to 6 colours
OptionsGusset, bottom seal, hem

T-Shirt (Vest) Bags

Convenience retail · HDPE, blocked or loose

The grocery standard: light, strong, cheapest per carry. Plain, tinted or printed.

Packaging & load

Pack formatBlocks / cartons
40' HC payload≈ 24t
Material data sheet (PDF)

Die-Cut Handle

Fashion / gift retail · LDPE/MDPE, boxed

Clean punched-handle look for branded retail; heavier gauge or folded hem carries the load.

Packaging & load

Pack formatCartons, flat
40' HC payload≈ 24t
Material data sheet (PDF)

Patch Handle

Premium retail · LDPE, boxed

Reinforced patch inside the punch — the most load per micron and the premium look.

Packaging & load

Pack formatCartons, flat
40' HC payload≈ 24t
Material data sheet (PDF)

Heavy-Duty Bags

Load-bearing · LDPE/COEX, boxed or baled

Thick-gauge bags for hardware, produce and multi-use: rated loads, gussets and hems to spec.

Packaging & load

Pack formatCartons or bales
40' HC payload≈ 24t
Material data sheet (PDF)

Applications & end markets

Typical buyers and uses:

  • Convenience retail and grocery (vest bags)
  • Fashion and gift retail (die-cut, patch handle)
  • Hospitality and takeaway
  • Wholesalers and packaging distributors
  • Promotional and event bags (printed)

Quality & inspection

  • 01

    Spec lock: dimensions, gauge, handle and count fixed with a sealed sample.

  • 02

    Print proof approval; first-order printed pre-production sample.

  • 03

    Per-run QC: seal strength, handle load, print adhesion.

  • 04

    Cartons labelled with size, gauge and count; loading photographed.

  • 05

    Batch declarations for recycled grades precede arrival.

Frequently asked questions

How does the UK single-use carrier bag charge affect what I should order?
The 10p charge applies to single-use plastic bags at retail. Many buyers respond by ordering heavier-gauge 'bag for life' carriers that are genuinely reusable, or by treating the charge as a pass-through on thin vest bags. We supply both and will set gauge and print so your product is clearly one or the other — ambiguity is what causes enforcement questions.
Can recycled content be used in printed retail carriers?
Yes. Recycled HDPE and LDPE run well in carrier film; at 30%+ content the importer's Plastic Packaging Tax liability disappears, evidenced by our batch declaration. High-recycled film has slightly more colour variation, which matters for pale unprinted bags but is invisible under most print designs. We advise on the right content level per design.
What is the minimum for a custom printed bag?
A print run is typically 5–10 tonnes per design depending on bag size — often consolidated with other sizes into one container. Plates are a one-time cost held for repeats. For first orders you approve a digital proof and a printed pre-production sample before the full run.
Which handle type should I choose?
Vest handles are the cheapest and strongest for weight carried in the film itself — grocery standard. Die-cut handles look cleaner for fashion retail but need heavier gauge or a folded hem to carry load. Patch handles add a reinforcing patch inside the punch, carrying the most weight per micron and reading as premium. Send us the expected load and look; we will spec the right construction.

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