Patch Handle Bags
Patch Handle Bags — Wholesale & Bulk Plastic Shopping Bags
Durable LDPE shopping & gift bags with reinforced, die-cut patch handles — sold wholesale in bulk, available plain, preprinted, or custom printed with your store name or logo.
Sturdy, good-looking carry-out bags for boutiques, gift shops, jewelers, bookstores, and wine retailers. Reinforced patch handles that almost never rip, larger sizes with a 4″ gusset bottom, and an optional custom imprint that turns every bag into a walking advertisement for your store.
What they are
Patch handle bags are plastic shopping bags built around a reinforced, die-cut patch handle that lets customers carry gift and retail purchases comfortably and securely. Made of highly versatile LDPE film, they are sturdy and almost never rip — ideal even for heavier gifts like books, magazines, wine, and bundled stationery.Material & construction
- Film: highly versatile LDPE (low-density polyethylene), flexible and tear-resistant.
- Handle: reinforced, die-cut patch handle for long-lasting durability and easy carrying.
- Gusset: larger sizes add a 4″ gusset bottom that opens up for a better fit, so bulkier items slide in easily.
- Packaging: packed in case quantities (commonly 100/500, 500/1000, or 1000 bags per box depending on style and size), economically priced to meet any budget.
Styles to choose from
- Preprinted gift messages — ready-to-use designs such as “See You Soon” patch handle bags and “A Precious Gift For You” die-cut shopping bags, printed with a coordinating message and border in a choice of ink colors.
- Plain (unprinted) — unprinted white LD patch handle bags in everyday retail sizes, ready to use as-is or to receive your own custom imprint.
- Zipper-closure — gift shopping bags with a ziplock closure that pair the patch handle with a zip top lock, ideal for jewelry and higher-value gifts that should travel in a closed bag.
Sizes & colors
- Sizes: common dimensions include 9×12 and 12×15, plus larger gusseted formats such as 15×18+4″, 18x18x4, and 20x20x4; compact 5×7 and 7×10 options on the zipper-closure styles.
- Colors: vary by style and include white, black, silver, reflex blue, green, and burgundy.
Best for
- Gift shops & boutiques — present purchases attractively and reinforce your brand at the register.
- Jewelry stores — zipper-closure styles keep small, high-value items secure in a closed bag.
- Bookstores & stationery — tear-resistant LDPE and a reinforced handle carry heavy books, magazines, and greeting-card bundles.
- Wine & specialty retail — sturdy construction and gusseted bottoms support taller, weightier products.
- Events & occasions — preprinted “See You Soon” and “A Precious Gift For You” messages make ready-to-go gift packaging.
How to choose
- Want a finished gift look? Pick a preprinted message bag in a color that suits the occasion.
- Want the bag to promote your store? Order plain bags and add your custom imprint — store name, logo, and information.
- Need security or discretion? Choose a zipper-closure style so the purchase rides home in a closed, sealed bag.
- Carrying bulkier or taller items? Step up to a gusseted larger size for a better fit.
Why buy from Arplast
Arplast Poly & Packaging has spent more than three decades manufacturing and distributing poly bags for US businesses, with wholesale and bulk pricing, volume discounts, and no minimum on in-stock items. Custom sizes and custom printing are available on request, so you can put your message or logo on any bag in the line. For other presentation formats, explore our broader gift & shopping bags range.Frequently asked questions
What are patch handle bags?
Patch handle bags are durable plastic shopping bags built around a reinforced, die-cut patch handle that lets customers carry gift and retail purchases comfortably. They are made of highly versatile LDPE and are sturdy enough that they almost never rip, making them ideal for heavier gifts.
What material are Arplast patch handle bags made of?
They are made of highly versatile LDPE (low-density polyethylene) with reinforced patch handles for long-lasting durability. The larger sizes also have a 4-inch gusset bottom that opens up to provide a better fit, so larger items slide in easily.
What printed and plain styles are available?
You can choose plain unprinted patch handle bags or preprinted message designs such as ‘See You Soon’ and ‘A Precious Gift For You’, printed with a coordinating message and border in a choice of ink colors. Color choices across the line include white, black, silver, reflex blue, green, and burgundy.
Can I get patch handle bags printed with my store name or logo?
Yes. Arplast offers custom printing and custom sizes on request, so you can add your store name, logo, and information to the bags. Printed bags then serve as an advertisement for your store every time a customer carries one.
Is there a minimum order for patch handle bags?
There is no minimum on in-stock items. Bags are packed in case quantities, commonly 100/500, 500/1000, or 1000 bags per box depending on style and size, and are economically priced with wholesale and volume discounts as order size grows.
Does Arplast ship patch handle bags nationwide?
Yes. Arplast Poly & Packaging is a US-based manufacturer and distributor with more than 30 years in the industry, shipping patch handle bags across the United States to retailers, boutiques, gift shops, and event buyers.
Same-Day Shipping
on 99% of in-stock orders
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wholesale by the case
No Minimum Order
on in-stock items
30+ Years in Business
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