Coloured mailer bags provide an additional layer of protection by limiting visibility of the contents, making it harder to identify what’s inside the parcel. This is particularly important when shipping higher-value products.
| PARAMETER | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Format | tailored to customer needs – smaller or larger – you decide |
| Film | LDPE, MDPE, HDPE |
| Film colour | white, transparent, white/black, white/silver, white/grey |
| Film thickness | tailored to customer requirements |
| Closure | permanent single or double adhesive / hot-melt adhesive / resealable tape + perforation or tear strip |
| Printing | up to 8 colours / line, solid fill, CMYK, matte varnish |
| Handle | market-type handle |
| Flap | straight |
| Side seal | double, heat seal |
| Additional options | bags may include a document pouch (with sealing option), bubble wrap cushioning insert, and custom printing (barcodes, QR codes, individual numbering, paper labels) |
The version with a handle significantly improves carrying convenience—not only for couriers, but above all for end customers. In a world where parcels are collected on the way home from work or while shopping—especially when there are multiple shipments or they are too large for standard tote bags—a carry handle is increasingly appreciated. This allows the recipient to carry several parcels in one hand.
Additionally, this type of packaging is an excellent brand communication tool. At Mac-Graf, you can order mailer bags with handle featuring custom printing—such as your logo or a pattern—so that customers carrying the parcel become ambassadors of your brand. The outer surface can also include QR codes, barcodes, or individual numbering, depending on your business needs.
The self-adhesive strip makes courier bags easy to use, and packing the product does not require scissors or tape (which shortens the process and increases throughput).
The option of a double adhesive strip allows the mailer bag to be reused by the recipient, for example in the case of a product return. It is an eco-friendly solution that also positively impacts the customer experience (the customer does not need to look for return packaging, which is often inconvenient).
You can also order eco-friendly mailer bags with handle, made from recycled materials—regranulate (up to 100%) or post-consumer recycled content (up to 80% PCR). This choice helps reduce CO₂ emissions. PCR variants are certified with the Blue Angel certification label, confirming the use of recycled materials and compliance with environmental standards.
It is worth noting that using mailer bags means less space required both in transport and during storage, which also translates into a lower environmental impact.
*In the case of large, solid colour areas, printing on material made from 80% post-consumer recycled content (PCR – Post-Consumer Recycled) may have a slightly textured, fine “grainy” appearance. This results from the properties of the material itself, not the print quality. If a perfectly smooth, uniform colour is required, a standard poly mailer will be a better choice.
An alternative to mailer bags with handle are standard mailer bags (without a handle)—similar to courier envelopes—as well as bubble mailers.
The main difference is the integrated market-type handle, which significantly improves carrying convenience. While standard mailer bags perform well in transport, the handle version is designed with the end customer in mind. It makes it easier to collect multiple parcels at once from parcel lockers or pickup points, positively impacting the overall customer experience.
Yes, our range includes eco-friendly mailer bags made from up to 80% post-consumer recycled content (PCR – Post-Consumer Recycled). Our products are certified with the Blue Angel certification label, confirming their reduced environmental impact and lower CO₂ emissions during production. Additionally, the double adhesive strip option allows the same bag to be reused, for example for product returns.
Mailer bags with handle are an ideal solution for industries such as:
They are best suited for lightweight to medium-weight products that are not prone to breakage.
Yes, at Mac-Graf parameters such as format and film thickness are tailored to individual business needs. We can also enhance the bags with additional features such as a document pouch (so-called “kangaroo”), a bubble wrap cushioning insert, as well as individual numbering and QR codes.
