Overview & Specifications
What Are Clothing Paper Bags?
Clothing paper bags are tote-style shopping bags for apparel stores and boutiques. They carry folded garments from the counter; parcels ship in a separate box.
Clothing Paper Bags sit in the Paper Bags range and under Apparel & Fashion Packaging.
What it has to do
What a Clothing Shopping Bag Has to Get Right
A clothing bag has to fit the folded garments, hold its shape, carry the brand and suit the order mix. Each need below is matched to the option that meets it.
01
Fit
A Fit to Folded Garments
Width and height follow the garment fold; the gusset follows the stack.02
Flat
A Flat Base
A base card keeps the bottom flat and the folds neat.03
Brand
Brand Presence
Rope or ribbon handles and soft-touch or foil finishes for boutique bags.04
Order
The Order Mix
Choose bag sizes from the smallest and largest typical packed orders, confirmed on samples.
Clothing Paper Bags vs Clothing Shipping Boxes
Choose a paper bag for in-store carry, where the customer walks out with the garment, and a corrugated shipping box for parcels sent by mail. The table compares the two.
| Attribute | Clothing Paper Bag | Custom Clothing Box |
|---|---|---|
| Use | In-store carry | Parcel shipping |
| Material | Paper | Corrugated |
| Handles | Rope, ribbon or twisted | None |
| Best for | Boutiques, stores | Online orders |
Clothing Paper Bags Specifications
Clothing Paper Bags are specified around the contents, the paper and the bag format. Review the specifications below to plan the bag.
| Specification | Available Configuration |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Tote-style clothing shopping bag |
| Category | Paper Bags |
| Structure | Paper Tote Bag application |
| Dimensions | Based on folded garment dimensions and item count |
| Paper | Kraft, white art or specialty paper |
| Paper Weight | About 100–250 gsm for tote bags, matched to the load and handle style |
| Handles | Twisted paper, twisted rope, die-cut or ribbon |
| Add-ons | Base card or reinforcement, reinforced top edge |
| Use | Retail carry; not a shipping bag |
| Print Coverage | One side, both sides or full wrap |
| Print Methods | Offset, digital, screen or flexographic printing; CMYK and Pantone spot colors |
| Coatings and Finishes | Matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination, aqueous coating, foil stamping, emboss/deboss, Spot UV and raised 3D UV, according to the paper |
| Starting Price | From $1.25 / unit; final price depends on size, paper, handles, print, finishes and quantity |
| Minimum Order | 500 units |
| Standard Production | 7 days from approved proof |
| Rush Production | Available on request |
| Shipping | Ships flat, USA and worldwide |
What Size Clothing Paper Bag Do I Need?
Fold the garments as you hand them over and stack a typical order. Width, gusset and height are set on the approved dieline.
| Measurement | What to Record |
|---|---|
| Fold | Width and height |
| Stack | Gusset depth |
| Sizes | Smallest and largest typical packed orders |
| Handles | Rope, ribbon or twisted |
Pack a Typical Order
Pack a sample with a typical order and check the folds, the base and the handles.
What to Check Before Bulk Production
Review a sample packed with a typical order and printed with the final artwork. Record the approved sizes, handles and finishes on the signed-off sample.
| If the sample shows | Review before approval |
|---|---|
| Garments crease | Review construction and fit, then check another packed sample |
| Base bulges | Review construction and fit, then check another packed sample |
| Handles too short | Review construction and fit, then check another packed sample |
| One size does not fit | Review construction and fit, then check another packed sample |
Seven days covers standard production from approved proof once the specification is confirmed; delivery timing is confirmed separately.
