High-Density Plastic T-Shirt Bags

T-shirt bags are lightweight plastic carryout bags with two integrated handles and expandable side gussets. They are named for their shape, which resembles a sleeveless T-shirt when the bag is laid flat.

The handles support convenient carrying, while the gusseted sides expand to accommodate groceries, merchandise, packaged take-out orders, and other customer purchases.

T-shirt bags are one of the most common types of plastic grocery bags. The terms are often used interchangeably when referring to lightweight checkout bags with integrated handles and expandable sides.

T-shirt bags are also used by retailers, restaurants, convenience stores, pharmacies, and other businesses that need an efficient carryout bag. Businesses looking for additional handle styles can browse our plastic shopping bags.

• Grocery and convenience stores: Carrying groceries, snacks, beverages, and everyday purchases.
• Retail stores: Packaging apparel, accessories, gifts, and general merchandise.
• Restaurants and foodservice operations: Carrying packaged take-out containers and customer orders.
• Pharmacies and healthcare retailers: Packaging customer purchases and general merchandise.
• Events and service businesses: Distributing merchandise, supplies, or promotional materials.

Compare the width, length, and gusset depth of the bag with the products or containers being packaged. The side gusset determines how far the bag can expand, which is especially important for wide, bulky, or irregularly shaped items.

Allow enough room for products to fit without overstretching the bag and for the handles to come together comfortably. Product dimensions, shape, quantity, and handling requirements should all be considered instead of relying on a general weight estimate.

A 1/6-barrel bag is a commonly used grocery-style t-shirt bag size. This collection includes a 1/6-barrel option measuring 11.5 inches wide by 6.5 inches deep by 22 inches long.

Because dimensional conventions can vary between suppliers and products, confirm the listed width, depth, and length before ordering rather than selecting a bag based only on the 1/6-barrel name.

Plain t-shirt bags provide a simple, versatile option for businesses that do not need a printed message. “Thank You” bags add a familiar customer-facing message without requiring a custom printing program.

Consider your preferred presentation, store environment, available colors, and whether the same bag will be used across multiple locations or departments.

T-shirt bags are generally sold by the case, but the number of bags per case varies by product, dimensions, and construction. Review the sale unit shown on each product before ordering so you can accurately compare case quantities and estimate purchasing requirements.

Businesses with frequent transactions may also want to consider storage space, expected daily usage, reorder timing, and whether one bag size can be standardized across multiple checkout or packing stations.

• Bag dimensions: Match the width, length, and gusset depth to the products being packaged.
• Case quantity: Confirm the sale unit and estimate how quickly each location will use a case.
• Color and print: Select a plain color or printed design that fits the customer experience.
• Product shape: Allow additional gusset space for boxes, containers, and bulky merchandise.
• Local requirements: Verify any plastic carryout bag rules that apply to your business location.