KRAFT · MACHINE-MADE · FSC MIX
Twisted-Handle Paper Bag
The Bilir twisted-handle paper bag is a machine-made kraft carrier with glued twisted or flat paper handles, manufactured in İstanbul in paper weights from 80–120 gsm, available from 10,000 units with a 12–18 day lead time for retail, takeaway and grocery brands across the EU, GCC and Africa.
- Minimum order
- 10,000
- units, standard size
- Lead time
- 12–18
- days ex-works
- Paper weight
- 80–120
- gsm
- Sizes
- 5
- 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 | |
|---|---|
| Paper | Brown or white virgin kraft |
| Paper weight | 80 · 90 · 100 · 120 gsm |
| Handles | Twisted paper or flat paper |
| Inks | Water-based flexo inks |
| Sourcing | FSC Mix on request |
| Recyclability | Paper stream, 100 % paper |
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Style | Machine-made, SOS block bottom |
| Handle fixing | Hot-melt glued patch |
| Standard sizes | 5 (see size table below) |
| Custom sizes | Width and height from 10,000 units |
| Load rating | Up to 10 kg |
| Dimensional tolerance | ± 3.0 mm |
02Sizes
Five standard sizes
Internal dimensions, capacity and pack quantity for each standard size. Custom dimensions are available from 10,000 units.
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TH-S Up to 3 kg
180 × 80 × 220 mm · Pharmacy, bakery
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TH-M Up to 6 kg
260 × 120 × 300 mm · Retail, takeaway
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TH-L Up to 8 kg
320 × 160 × 380 mm · Fashion, grocery
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TH-XL Up to 10 kg
450 × 170 × 480 mm · Homeware
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TH-F Up to 8 kg
320 × 200 × 280 mm · Food takeaway, wide base
Dimensions are width × gusset × height.
03Commercial terms
Minimum order and price bands
Indicative unit pricing by quantity, for a printed product in a standard size.
| Quantity | Unit price (EUR, 1-colour flexo) | Tooling | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | €0.09–0.12 | Print plates included | 12–18 days |
| 25,000 | €0.07–0.09 | Print plates included | 12–18 days |
| 50,000 | €0.06–0.08 | Print plates included | 14–20 days |
| 100,000+ | On application | Print plates included | 18–25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexo, 1-colour | Water-based ink | 10,000 | Included |
| Flexo, up to 4 colour | Line work and simple halftone | 10,000 | +2 days |
| Full-bleed flood print | Solid colour all over | 25,000 | +3 days |
| White kraft | Bleached paper instead of brown | 10,000 | Included |
| Coloured handles | Dyed twisted paper | 25,000 | +2 days |
Applications
Who this paper bag is for
Three buyers, three different reasons the same product works.
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Grocery and bakery
A strong, cheap carrier that replaces plastic at the till and carries up to 10 kg on its twisted handles.
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Fast food takeaway
The wide-base TH-F holds food boxes flat, so meals arrive the right way up.
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Fashion retail
Kraft printed in the brand colour, at a price that works for a high-street chain's volumes.
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 | 12–18 days after proof approval |
| Capacity | 3 million 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) | ≈ 160,000 bags (TH-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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Twisted-Handle Paper Bag dieline
All 5 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 shipped?
Flat, in bundles of 250 or 500, on Euro pallets.
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How much can a twisted-handle bag carry?
From 3 kg for the small size to 10 kg for the XL, load-tested on every new production.
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Is the bag completely plastic-free?
Yes. Paper, paper handles, water-based inks and a hot-melt adhesive, so the whole bag goes in the paper stream.
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What is the minimum order for printed twisted-handle bags?
10,000 bags per size and design. Bags are machine-made, which keeps the unit price low above that.
Related lines
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.