Trade Show Bags
Trade Show Bags Made in Australia by Plastpack (formerly known as Churchill & Coombes)
Plastpack (formerly known as Churchill & Coombes) manufactures custom printed trade show bags at our Sydney facility for exhibitors, event organisers and promotional buyers across Australia. Trade show work is different from a standard bag run: lead times are short, volumes are small, and the artwork has to look sharp on the stand. Because we print and form the bags in house, we can handle low-volume, short-turnaround jobs that many suppliers cannot, from as few as 1,000 bags.
Standard Trade Show Bag Specification
Our standard trade show bag is built to carry the things attendees pick up on the floor, an A4 folder or two plus promotional items such as caps and mugs.
Custom sizes and gauges are available if the standard bag does not suit your stand or giveaway.
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | White 60 micron LDPE (75 micron for a premium feel) |
| Size | 300mm opening x 400mm depth |
| Coloured film | Available on orders of 5,000 or more |
| Printing | Up to six colours, in house |
| Minimum order | From 1,000 bags |
| Lead time | 5 working days with print-ready artwork |
Artwork Requirements
To hit the 5 working day lead time, we need artwork in a print-ready format. Supply your logo and design as a vector file, such as .ai or .eps (Adobe Illustrator), or an unprotected .pdf. Please make sure all fonts are outlined so nothing shifts on output. If your artwork needs work before it is press-ready, tell us early so we can factor it into the timeline.
A Branded Bag Is Working Advertising
At an expo, every attendee carrying your bag through the hall is putting your logo in front of hundreds of other buyers. It works the same way as a word-of-mouth referral: the bag signals that someone stopped at your stand and took something away. That visibility lasts well beyond the event, since a sturdy printed bag gets reused long after the show. For the cost per bag, few promotional items keep your brand in front of your market for as long.
Beyond Trade Show Bags
If you need printed bags beyond the event, our custom printed bags service covers printed poly, carry, courier and press seal bags on the same in-house presses. Retail and promotional buyers often pair trade show bags with branded carry bags for the shopfront, all printed to the same artwork so your branding stays consistent across every touchpoint.
Why Buy Trade Show Bags from the Manufacturer
Most promotional suppliers send trade show bag jobs out to a printer, which adds time and a margin. Plastpack has manufactured and printed plastic bags in Sydney since 1928. We do the film and the printing in house, which suits event work.
- Genuine low-volume runs from 1,000 bags, without a large minimum order.
- Short 5 working day lead time when artwork is print-ready, so the bags are there for the show.
- Up to six-colour printing on white or, for larger runs, coloured film.
- Custom sizes if the standard 300 x 400 bag does not suit your giveaway.
- One supplier for event bags and your ongoing printed carry bags, so the branding matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order for trade show bags?
We produce trade show bags from as few as 1,000, which suits the smaller volumes events usually need. Larger runs unlock options such as coloured film on orders of 5,000 or more.
How fast can you make trade show bags?
We can produce trade show bags in 5 working days, provided the artwork is supplied in a print-ready format. Tell us your event date early so we can confirm the timeline.
What size are standard trade show bags?
The standard bag is 300mm opening by 400mm depth, which holds an A4 folder or two along with promotional items such as caps and mugs. Custom sizes are available on request.
What artwork format do you need?
Supply a vector file such as .ai or .eps, or an unprotected .pdf, with all fonts outlined. Print-ready artwork is what allows us to hold the 5 working day lead time.
Can you print in colour?
Yes. We print up to six colours in house on white film as standard, and coloured film is available on orders of 5,000 or more.
Order Trade Show Bags from an Australian Manufacturer
Order your trade show bags from Plastpack (formerly known as Churchill & Coombes) today. Send your artwork, quantity and event date via the enquiry form or contact our team, and we will confirm the specification and lead time. We are set up for low-volume, short-turnaround event work, so give us a call and we will do our best to help.