Carrier Bag
Custom printed carrier bags in three handle styles, made to your measurements and printed up to 8 colours. Plastik Malaysia has supplied flexible packaging to Malaysian businesses since 2015.
A carrier bag is any bag made for a customer to carry purchases out of a shop, and Malaysian retailers order it in three main handle styles. Plastik Malaysia supplies all three as custom printed bags, so this page compares them directly rather than splitting them across separate listings that would only repeat the same specification.
The handle is what actually separates these three products. Everything else, the printing, the film colours and the minimum order, is the same across all of them.
| T-shirt bag | The handle is cut straight into the bag body, so the whole piece is one shape, like a vest. It is the thinnest and fastest option, and the standard choice for grocery, pasar and high-volume retail counters. |
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| Die-cut bag | The bag is a flat rectangle with a handle-shaped hole punched near the top, rather than shaped into the bag body. It sits flatter and gives a full, clean face for print, which suits boutique and mid-weight retail. |
| Soft-loop bag | The handle is a separate soft loop attached at the top rather than cut from the bag itself, which leaves the entire front free for print and gives a softer grip for heavier items. |
| Material | HDPE |
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| Finish | Side seal or bottom seal |
| Gusset | Optional, added to your measurement |
| Film colours | Clear, white, blue, green, yellow, pink, black, grey |
| Size | Made to your measurements |
| Printing | Up to 8 colours, or plain film with no printing |
| Thickness | 60, 100 or 120 microns, or to your requirement |
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| Material | HDPE or LDPE |
| Finish | Side seal or bottom seal |
| Film colours | Clear, white, blue, green, yellow, pink, black, grey |
| Size | Made to your measurements |
| Printing | Up to 8 colours, or plain film with no printing |
| Thickness | 30 microns and up |
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| Material | White plastic film |
| Finish | Side seal or bottom seal |
| Size | Made to your measurements, plus an allowance for the gusset |
| Printing | Up to 8 colours, or plain film with no printing |
Order size and production time are the same across all three handle types: orders start from 5,000 pieces, confirmed in your quote, and production runs 4 to 6 weeks from artwork approval and deposit payment.
Grocery stores, pasar stalls and food counters order t-shirt bags for speed and cost at high volume. Fashion, gift and boutique retailers order die-cut bags for a cleaner printed face on a mid-weight bag. Higher-end retail, jewellery and gift shops order soft-loop bags where the handle itself is part of the presentation. Many businesses order more than one type across their different counters or product lines.
| 1. Send your specification | Handle type, size, thickness and quantity. If you are not certain yet, send what you have and we will fill the gaps. |
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| 2. Receive a quote | Pricing and lead time confirmed against your specification. |
| 3. Confirm artwork | Your print file checked against the finish and film colour before production starts. |
| 4. Production | 4 to 6 weeks from artwork approval and deposit payment through to delivery. |
That is a good position, and it does not need to change. A supplier who already understands your product carries value that is not easily replaced. Many businesses that run a stable operation still keep a second supplier on file purely for continuity, particularly around peak season or when one film type runs into a supply delay.
Most buyers already know once they see the comparison: speed and cost point to t-shirt, a cleaner printed face points to die-cut, and a premium unboxing moment points to soft-loop. If it is still unclear, send us what you are packing and we will recommend one rather than leave you to guess.
That figure is a starting point, not a promise for every product. The most direct way to reduce the commitment is to settle on one handle type and one size first, or choose plain film with no printing so the same bag can serve more than one product with a separate label.
No. Plastik Malaysia is a carrier bag supplier in Malaysia, not a manufacturer, and we do not own a factory. We specify the job, control the artwork and print process, manage production and deliver to you. What that means in practice is that you get one accountable point of contact for the specification, the printing and the delivery date, and you are not the one chasing a production floor.
A t-shirt bag has its handle cut directly into the bag body, so the whole piece is one shape. A die-cut bag is a flat rectangle with a handle-shaped hole punched near the top, which leaves more of the front face flat for printing.
A soft-loop bag has a separate handle attached at the top rather than cut from the bag itself. It leaves the entire front free for print and gives a softer grip, which is why it is common for higher-end retail.
Handle type affects material use more than anything else, and a t-shirt bag generally uses the least film for its size since the handle is part of the same piece. The exact cost difference depends on your size and thickness, so it is confirmed in your quote rather than fixed in advance.
Yes, up to 8 colours, on any of the three handle types.
Orders start from 5,000 pieces. That is a floor, not a fixed figure. The actual minimum varies by film type and format, so the number that applies to your job is confirmed in your quote.
4 to 6 weeks from artwork approval and deposit payment, regardless of order size or handle type. Sending your artwork and confirming the deposit early is the only lever you have over when that clock starts.
Send it through the quote request form, or message us directly on WhatsApp 017-604 8406. A photo of the product and the size you need is enough to start.
