Step into a world of unrivalled elegance with our custom laminated paper bags — packaging that does far more than carry a purchase home. Our printed laminated paper bags are built to be a true reflection of your brand’s identity, from boutique gifting and luxury retail through to events, fashion, and wellness. Every order is hand-finished in the UK, with matt or gloss lamination, full Pantone-matched print, and a choice of premium handle finishes. Add ribbon handle gift bags or pair them with the wider range of printed paper bags for a packaging story your customers will remember.
Up To 1000 Bags In 15 Working Days
Minimum Order
Amount: 250
Any Size Made
To Order
Material/ThicknessC1S American Bristol
190, 210, 230, 200 & 250gsm
C2S Artpaper
200 & 250gsm
Print Specification
Additional Extras
Handle Options
Manufactured from scratch and hand-folded to your specification, our custom laminated paper bags are made to align with your brand image, not the other way round. With any size made to order, you can pack customer purchases in laminated paper bags that suit your products precisely — from compact A5 boutique sizes through to oversized A2 carriers for fashion and homeware.
Our expert design team will work closely with you at every step to ensure you get the most from your laminated paper bags, offering customers an elegant yet functional bag built to be reused. We take the time to understand the ins and outs of your brand so the design resonates with your target audience and your branded paper laminated bags achieve maximum impact at the point of handover. Pair them with our range of custom print packaging for a complete, considered unboxing experience.
Unlike standard carrier bags, laminated paper bags make a powerful first impression and capture the interest of passers-by in the street. The large surface area is ideal for more intricate brand designs, finishes, and decorative print effects, which is why they remain the bag of choice for fashion houses, opticians, spas, and gifting brands across the UK.
Laminated paper bags come in two principal finishes, and the choice has a real effect on how your brand reads in a customer’s hand. Matt laminated paper bags carry a soft, contemporary, premium feel — the finish currently associated with luxury beauty, wellness, jewellery, and considered fashion brands. They diffuse light, which makes pastel and earthy palettes feel sophisticated and lets foil or spot UV decorative elements stand out against the bag itself.
Gloss laminated paper bags, by contrast, make colours pop. They reflect light, sharpen contrast, and lend themselves to bold, energetic brand identities — fashion retail, lifestyle, sports, and family-led businesses tend to favour gloss because it broadcasts the brand from further away. Both finishes share the same structural benefits: durability, water resistance, and a smooth surface that protects your printed artwork from scuffs and handling.
You can layer additional decorative effects on top of either finish. Spot UV varnish, hot foil blocking, embossing, and debossing are all available, and they read especially well on matt laminated paper bags where the contrast between the soft base and the high-shine detail is greatest. If you’d like to see real-world examples of both finishes before committing, request samples and we’ll send a curated selection that includes pages from our wider printed paper bag range.
Every brand is different, which is why we produce unique printed luxury laminated paper bags with your customer at the heart of the design. All of our matt and gloss laminated paper bags are made to order — there are no off-the-shelf shapes here. You’ll have complete control over the finished article, from shape and size to colour, finish, and handle. Our bespoke service means you stay in the driving seat throughout. When you partner with us to create your custom laminated paper bags, you can choose your:
Branded paper laminated bags do work that a standard carrier simply cannot. The lamination layer protects your print artwork from scuffs, rain, and repeated handling, which means your bag still looks sharp the third or fourth time a customer uses it. That repeat exposure turns each bag into a mobile advertising surface — your logo travelling down the high street, into cafés, onto public transport, and into homes long after the purchase itself is forgotten.
Beyond the marketing case, branded paper laminated bags hold their structure well, which is why they are the default choice for luxury retail and considered gifting. The heavyweight artpaper and Bristol board we use sits between 190 and 250gsm, giving the bag the kind of structural integrity that customers physically register when it’s handed to them. If lamination isn’t the right fit for your brand, we also produce printed kraft paper bags and twisted handle paper bags in fully recyclable finishes, and our range of printed plastic bags offers an alternative for businesses prioritising reusable carriers.
Whether you’re upgrading to printed laminated paper bags for a seasonal campaign, a flagship store launch, or a new product line, we’re ready when you are. We’re confident that you can impress your customers with stylish, durable custom laminated paper bags that elevate your brand at every touchpoint. Whatever your aesthetic — clean and contemporary in matt, or bold and high-contrast in gloss — we have the finish and specification to match.
With a minimum order of 250 bags and standard production turnaround of up to 15 working days for runs up to 1,000, you can have your printed luxury laminated paper bags in stock when you need them. Get in touch with the team for a quote tailored to your size, quantity, finish, and handle specification, or to ask any questions about how laminated paper bags work for your sector.
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Laminated paper bags are a high-end alternative to standard paper or plastic bags. They’re coated with a thin plastic protective layer that helps keep the contents safe and can be designed in various finishes and styles. Laminated paper bags are ideal for any business that wants to go the extra mile in style and functionality for their customers.
Of course! When you order our printed laminated paper bags, choose from a range of handle options to create a design that matches your aesthetic. Choices include cotton rope, PP rope, punched handles, ribbon handles & more.
We only use quality materials for our laminated paper bags so your customers can carry their goods home safely, without any worry about the bag falling through. The high-end feel of gloss or matte laminated paper bags is reflected in the thickness of our materials, 200gsm artboard, which is known to withstand the test of time.
Every business is different, and we are here to cater to the individual needs of each. Depending on the style you are going for with your branded paper laminated bags, there are various finishes to help you stand out from the crowd. Popular finishes include spot UV varnishing, gloss and matte lamination.
Definitely. We work on orders of all sizes to help you meet demand and stay stocked up on your branded laminated paper bags. Our minimum order starts at 250 bags to maintain our affordable pricing, but we can process larger bulk orders as well.
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