FSC MIX · OFFSET PRINT · LOW MINIMUMS
Carton Bag
The Bilir carton bag is an offset-printed Bristol or kraft carrier bag with rope, ribbon or die-cut handles, manufactured in İstanbul in board weights from 170–250 gsm, available from 2,000 units with a 15–20 day lead time for retail and hospitality brands across the EU, GCC and Africa.
- Minimum order
- 2,000
- units, standard size
- Lead time
- 15–20
- days ex-works
- Board weight
- 170–250
- gsm
- Sizes
- 6
- standard, plus custom
Manufactured by Bilir Basım Yayın Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
· Updated September 28, 2026
01Specification
Technical specification
Material, construction and tolerances for the standard product, as manufactured.
| Material | |
|---|---|
| Board grade | Bristol (SBS) or brown kraft |
| Board weight | 170 · 210 · 250 gsm |
| Handles | Cotton rope, satin ribbon or die-cut |
| Reinforcement | Board-reinforced top fold and base |
| Sourcing | FSC Mix on request |
| Recyclability | Paper stream after fabric handles are removed |
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Style | Hand-finished, glued side gusset |
| Base | Block bottom with card insert |
| Standard sizes | 6 (see size table below) |
| Custom sizes | Yes — any size from 2,000 units |
| Load rating | Up to 8 kg, by size |
| Dimensional tolerance | ± 2.0 mm |
02Sizes
Six standard sizes
Internal dimensions, capacity and pack quantity for each standard size. Custom dimensions are available from 2,000 units.
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CG-S Up to 2 kg
180 × 80 × 220 mm · Jewellery, cosmetics
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CG-M Up to 4 kg
250 × 100 × 300 mm · Boutique retail
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CG-L Up to 6 kg
320 × 120 × 380 mm · Fashion, shoes
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CG-XL Up to 8 kg
400 × 150 × 450 mm · Gifts, homeware
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CG-W Up to 6 kg
320 × 200 × 250 mm · Cake and food takeaway
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CG-B 1 bottle
120 × 90 × 390 mm · Wine, olive oil
Dimensions are width × gusset × height. Any other size is available from 2,000 units.
03Commercial terms
Minimum order and price bands
Indicative unit pricing by quantity, for a printed product in a standard size.
| Quantity | Unit price (EUR, 4-colour offset) | Tooling | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 | €0.55–0.70 | Hand-finished — none | 15–20 days |
| 5,000 | €0.42–0.55 | Hand-finished — none | 15–20 days |
| 10,000 | €0.34–0.44 | Cutting die included | 18–24 days |
| 25,000+ | On application | Cutting die included | 21–28 days |
Included in the unit price
Four-colour offset print one side, handles, reinforced top fold and base card, packing in master cartons and export documentation.
Quoted separately
Freight, duty, two-side print, and the special finishes listed under print and finishing.
04Materials & compliance
Food contact, recyclability and PPWR
What the product is certified for, and what happens to it after use.
Paper sourcing
FSC Mix board and paper on request. Chain-of-custody documentation travels with the order.
Recyclability
Paper throughout, with water-based coatings. Fabric handles are the only part to remove before recycling.
Load rating
Each size is drop- and load-tested to its rated weight before first production.
- PPWR Ready
- FSC® Chain of Custody
- ISO 9001:2015
05Print & finishing
Print and finishing options
Each option lists its own minimum quantity and the days it adds to the standard lead time.
| Option | Specification | Minimum | Adds to lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offset, 4-colour | CMYK, 150 lpi, one side | 2,000 | Included |
| Matt / gloss lamination | OPP-free, water-based | 2,000 | +2 days |
| Hot foil | Gold, silver, custom | 2,000 | +3 days |
| Embossing / debossing | Single level | 5,000 | +3 days |
| Spot UV | Registered to print | 5,000 | +2 days |
| Custom handles | Satin ribbon or dyed rope | 2,000 | +3 days |
Applications
Who this carton bag is for
Three buyers, three different reasons the same product works.
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Fashion and boutique retail
A heavy, laminated bag with rope handles that customers reuse, carrying the brand long after the purchase.
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Cosmetics and beauty
Small formats in soft-touch and foil that match the product carton, from a 2,000-unit first run.
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Corporate gifts and events
Short runs for a launch or a trade fair, with a lead time that fits an event calendar.
06How to order
Ordering in six steps
From first enquiry to a pallet leaving İstanbul. Typical elapsed time for a standard size is four to six weeks.
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Choose a size
Pick a standard code from the size table, or send internal dimensions for a custom die.
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Download the dieline
Free, no registration. AI and PDF with bleed, fold and safety marks already set.
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Send artwork
PDF/X-4 on our dieline. We check trapping, varnish-free zones and barcode contrast.
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Approve the proof
Digital proof within 48 hours; a physical printed sample within 5 working days.
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Production
12 to 18 days from proof approval for a standard size. Finishing options add days as listed under print and finishing.
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Despatch
Flat-packed on Euro pallets with export documentation. Your Incoterm decides where we hand over.
07Production & logistics
Production and shipping
Manufacturing terms, and transit times from İstanbul to the three regions we ship to.
Production
| Artwork format | PDF/X-4 on our dieline |
|---|---|
| Proofing | Digital 48 h · physical sample 5 days |
| Tooling | Cutting die 5 days, included from 10,000 units |
| Production | 15–20 days after proof approval |
| Capacity | 400,000 bags per month |
Logistics
| Incoterms | EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP |
|---|---|
| Packing | Flat-packed on Euro pallets, 1200 × 800 mm, shrink-wrapped |
| Documents | Export documentation, with an EUR.1 certificate where applicable |
| Full container (40' HC) | ≈ 45,000 bags (CG-M) |
| Transit, United Kingdom | 5–8 days by road |
| Transit, European Union | 4–7 days by road |
| Transit, Gulf (GCC) | 10–14 days by sea |
| Transit, West Africa | 18–24 days by sea |
08Downloads
Dielines and data sheets
Free, and without registration.
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Carton Bag dieline
All 6 standard sizes, AI and PDF, print-ready with bleed and fold marks.
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Technical data sheet
Material, construction, compliance and storage conditions in one PDF.
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EU PPWR checklist
What changes for packaging before 2030, and which of our options already comply.
Download · free
09Procurement FAQ
Questions buyers ask
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How are the bags packed?
Flat, in master cartons of 100–250 depending on size, with the handles fitted.
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How much weight does a carton bag carry?
Each size is rated and load-tested: from 2 kg for the smallest to 8 kg for the XL.
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Which handles can you fit?
Cotton or polyester rope, satin or grosgrain ribbon, twisted paper, or a die-cut handle in the board itself.
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What is the minimum order for a printed carton bag?
2,000 bags, in a standard or a custom size. Bags are hand-finished, so a new size needs only a cutting die.
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Often ordered together
Order the sample kit
Physical samples in every board grade we run, plus the dielines for your structural team. Sent free to verified business addresses in the EU, GCC and Africa.