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Printed Paper Bags - Premium Quality

MOQ 250 Lead time 6–8 weeks 5.0 Google
For brands where the unboxing moment matters as much as what's inside, our premium twisted handle paper bags bring together colour-matched handles, and heavyweight papers to create packaging that feels as premium as the product it carries. It's the choice for high-end retailers, hospitality venues, and luxury or gift brands across Ireland who treat the bag as part of the brand experience, not just the container.
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Bag size
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Print type
Paper
Handles
Finishes
Surface varnish (included)
Additional add-ons (optional)

Hot foil cliché setup charge: min. €60 (€0.60/cm²) — not included in the price below. Final charge depends on artwork area.

Quantity
The more you order, the lower your cost per bag
plus VAT @ 23% () · or 12 weekly payments of inc. VAT
Price per bag
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plus VAT @ 23% ()

Spread the cost: 12 interest-free weekly payments of inc. VAT

The next step is a quick conversation about your design — colours, artwork and timeline — with a confirmed quote within one working day. Want to feel the quality first? We'll send free samples.

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Your design,
handled free.
Send us a logo — even a photo of your shopfront — and our in-house team prepares print-ready artwork with digital proofs until it's perfect. No fees, no design software needed. Print-ready files welcome too (PDF/AI/EPS, CMYK or Pantone, 3mm bleed, 300dpi).
How our process works →

Finishes & add-ons, explained

Here's what each finish and add-on means for your order.

Included
Matt varnish
Clean, flat, refined. The most popular choice — beautiful with Pantone spot colours.
Included
Gloss varnish
Shiny, reflective surface that makes colours pop — great for photographic artwork.
Hot foil stamp · add-on
Gold, silver or custom foil pressed onto logos and text. Cliché setup from €60 (€0.60/cm²), final charge depends on artwork area.

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Every premium order is built to your specification — choose your paper weight, handle finish, surface varnish, and optional add-ons like foil stamping or protective foil wrapping — all backed by free expert design and free delivery in Ireland.

✔ Hot foil stamping available (gold, silver or custom foil)
✔ Cotton or brand-matched coloured handles
✔ Matt or gloss surface varnish included
✔ Free expert design service
✔ Free delivery anywhere in Ireland
✔ ISO 9001 certified quality

Specifications

Paper Options

  • 120gsm Kraft (included)
  • 140gsm Glossy Kraft – glossy finish
  • 160gsm White Kraft – heavier weight, for a more substantial feel

Available Sizes

  • Small – 18 x 9 x 23 cm
  • Small square – 24 x 9 x 24 cm
  • A4 portrait – 24 x 9 x 32 cm
  • A4 landscape – 31 x 12 x 25 cm
  • Large square – 31 x 12 x 31 cm
  • A3 portrait – 31 x 12 x 41 cm
  • Jumbo landscape – 42 x 12 x 35 cm
  • Jumbo portrait – 48 x 15 x 40 cm

Our widest size range across the twisted handle collection, including two Jumbo formats for larger or bulkier products.

Handles

  • White twisted – included as standard
  • Coloured handles – matched to your brand palette
  • Cotton handles – soft cotton cord for an elevated, tactile finish

Print Options

  • 1 Colour – one spot colour
  • 2 Colour – two spot colours
  • 4 Colour – full colour CMYK
  • 4 Colour + Pantone – CMYK plus one spot colour for precise brand matching

Premium Finishing & Add-Ons

  • Turn-top 6cm J-cut – folded-over, reinforced top edge
  • Hot foil stamp – gold, silver, or custom foil for standout branding

Quantities

Order from 250 bags up to 50,000, giving luxury brands the flexibility to run small bespoke batches or large-scale rollouts on the same premium spec.

Sustainable Packaging Options

Luxury doesn't have to come at the planet's expense — our 150gsm grass paper option is made from organic waste fibre, letting eco-conscious brands keep the premium look and feel while reducing environmental impact.

Frequently asked

Yes — we'll post you a free sample pack so you can feel the materials and finish first.
Yes — spot-colour printing uses Pantone inks matched to your brand guidelines, and every order includes a digital proof.
Yes — we keep your artwork and print spec on file, so every reorder matches the last.
It's an accurate indicative price. We confirm it (including any add-ons quoted with artwork) within one working day.
Why Irish businesses choose Barry
Irish-owned since 1973 — a Kerry team that picks up the phone
5.0 on Google — 99% recommend us
Free design, free delivery on every order
Pay-weekly plans at 0% interest (T&Cs apply)
ISO 9001 certified
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Prices indicative · exc. VAT unless stated