Elliott Packaging News
Elliott Packaging create customized mailing bags for new start-up business
Looking back over the past 18 months, the covid-19 pandemic has provided mixed fortunes for many businesses across the UK. Although almost every business has faced an uncertain and exceptionally hard time, certain industries such [...]
Your guide to eco mailing bags
Statistically, did you know that eco mailing bags have three times less Co2 emissions than plastic mailing bags? Over recent years, due to changing public sentiment along with changes in government legislation, running your own [...]
National fitness brand increase poly mailing bags order
Not only did national lockdown change consumer behaviour habits with customers forced to buy products online which saw record e-commerce sale figures, the population were also forced to spend the time doing homework outs following [...]
Large UK fulfilment company switch to biodegradable mailer bags
Several years ago, going ‘green’ or looking to reduce your carbon footprint was something only a niche or a forward thinking business would promote to try and be different from competition. Being truthful, using products [...]
Major supermarket introduces sustainable packaging products scores
In recent news to make eco-friendly packaging headlines, major retail discount chain Lidl UK have announced plans to help shoppers become ‘greener’ by introducing a eco-score labelling system on it’s own products. Rolling out in [...]
New business guide to ecommerce packing
A lot has changed over the last 18 months following the global pandemic. Consumer shopping habits have certainly transformed with customers being forced to shop online due to national lockdown restrictions which has resulted in [...]
Everything you need to know about eco-mailing bags
Local businesses and industry leaders all share the same concerns are starting to become more conscious than ever before of how their packaging affects the planet. Being eco-friendly really does help improve your sustainability and [...]
Co-Op urge shoppers to use compostable packaging
In recent packaging news to hit the headlines, national grocery retailers The Co-Op are urging shoppers who forget their reusable shopping bags to make use of their EN 13432 certified compostable carrier bags, which have [...]
UK market leading testing laboratory delighted with bespoke mailing bags
When you think about it, postal mailing bags have been around for a very long time. As a matter of fact, the oldest known surviving pieces of mail dates as far back as 2400 BCE [...]
Elliott Packaging guide to eco-friendly mailing bags
According to data research, almost 75% of consumers are willing to pay for eco-friendly mailing bags, or at least some kind of sustainable packaging alternative. With more and more businesses looking to reduce carbon [...]
Sportswear brand choose Elliott Packaging as branded mailing bag providers
With covid-19 responsible for increased online shopping habits and record breaking e-commerce sales within the UK over the last 12 months, many businesses have needed to adapt, change and evolve in order to survive during [...]
Elliott Packaging supply co-extruded mailing bag testing kits!
Elliott Packaging have recently supplied a large quantity of co-extruded mailing bags which will be used to safely secure and send out covid testing kits. In total, we supplied 4 million mailing bags within a [...]
Eco friendly polythene mailing bags for major UK pet food brand!
Elliott Packaging are delighted to welcome a major UK pet food manufacturer as a new customer, having recently received their first delivery of their new eco friendly polythene mailing bags. Produced from fully degradable 75mu [...]
Environmentally friendly mailing bags sales continue to rise
Elliott Packaging are delighted to announce that production of our mailing bags will continue to meet increasing demand as orders continue to hit record levels! Compared to the previous financial year, sales of our environmentally [...]
UK Wine Importer order eco friendly mailing bags
Did you know that average Brit drinks 108 bottles of wine a year? With the UK wine and spirits industry accountable for over 10.6 billion in sales, Christmas 2020 also saw wine sales boom over [...]
New clothing brand kraft mailing bags partnership
Elliott Packaging are thrilled to announce that we have started suppling eco friendly paper mailing bags for a brand new, UK based clothing brand! Manufactured in small, medium and large sizes, each of these paper [...]
Large UK tea importers choose new laminated stand up pouches
Let’s face it, the British love a cuppa tea! As a matter of fact, the British population drink approximately 100 million cups every day! We do love a tea break here at Elliott Packaging so [...]
National coffee chain purchase coffee pouches
Elliott Packaging are delighted to welcome a national coffee retailer to our expanding customer family. The large coffee producer, who will remain anonymous, supply coffee in pouches to supermarkets across the UK. Now packaging a [...]
New laminated pouches for online retailers Mummy Gummies
Elliott Packaging were recently approached by Mummy Gummies, an online-based premium vegan CBD gummy sweet supplier, about completely revamping their current sweet packaging. Dedicated to providing only the highest quality products, Mummy Gummies live by [...]
Its business as usual on all paper postal bags orders
Firstly, after putting last year behind us, I wanted to wish you all a prosperous new year Following the latest government guidelines, we wanted to reassure all new and existing customers that Elliott Packaging are [...]
Large online retailer order over 200,000 heavy duty mailing bags
With 2020 winding down and during to a close, Elliott Packaging continue to provide record quantities of our mailing bag products. Throughout the year, both our paper mailing bags and eco-friendly polythene mailing bags have [...]
Record sales recorded for branded mailing bags in 2020
As we approach the final few weeks of this year, 2020 has seen Elliott Packaging produce record quantities of both paper mailing bags and eco-friendly polythene mailing bags. Throughout November, we continued to break sale [...]
Christmas Order Deadline: 13th November. All branded mailing bags orders
Due to the newly enforced lockdown restrictions, Elliott Packaging will continue to remain open over the next 4 weeks as part of November’s lockdown. Our sales team will continue to work safely from home and [...]
Elliott Packaging supply plastic mail bags for major online fashion retailer.
Elliott Packaging are delighted to announce that we have recently welcomed a new customer, having supplied over 250,000 fully recycle co-extruded mailing bags for a major online fashion retailer. Having produced and delivered the order [...]
Kraft paper mailing bags production increased
Due to overwhelming demand, Elliott Packaging are delighted to announce that we have recently increased all kraft paper mailing bag production to around the clock output to keep up with and meet increased orders Because [...]
New outdoor clothing partner purchase poly postal bags
The soaring popularity in e-commerce and online sales continues to outperform the high street during this pandemic. With more and more customers turning to online shopping, this week Elliott Packaging welcomed yet another new customer [...]
Can postal mailing bags help your business survive?
Over the peak of the pandemic outbreak, statistics have shown British retail sales have plummeted by record figures of over 18.1%. Although the growth of supermarkets sales and the reopening of non-essential high street stores [...]
Bags For Face Masks – self seal polypropylene bags
Following recent government guidelines, wearing face covering in both shops and supermarkets are set to become mandatory from tomorrow, July 24th. With face masks looking set to become a part of our daily life’s for [...]
Large DIY wholesaler introduce resealable plastic bags
Did you know we have been spending 147% more time on DIY and home renovation projects over lockdown? As the pandemic restrictions continue to ease, according to statistics, UK retail sales have been boosted by [...]
New clear polypropylene bags order to help NHS with face masks
With so much confusion and negativity surrounding these unprecedented and scary times, sometimes it’s good to shout about the positive things, no matter how small. Over the last week, Elliott Packaging were delighted to receive [...]
Can plastic postal bags help keep your business running?
During this time of unprecedented disruption, the ongoing pandemic has resulted in a nationwide work-from-home experiment for the majority of the UK. Okay, so while the transition may be simpler for certain industries, for others [...]
Custom mailing bags sales continue to grow
With many countries around the world still on lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it continues to impact our everyday lives. From the way we spend our time to how we spend our money; [...]
Covid-19: It’s business as usual!
Elliott Packaging are pleased to report that our business will remain open during these unprecedented times. Our sales department are now based remotely from home but remain fully contactable by email, or via live chat [...]
Your definitive guide to biodegradable carrier bags
Elliott Packaging are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of fully home compostable carrier bags. With the ability to manufacture your bags in any desired size, print them in up to 8 colours and change [...]
The versatile resealable pouch
Due to its adaptability, flexibility and extended shelf-life, the resealable pouch has increased in popularity and has gained a reputation as being one of the most versatile pouch packaging options on the market. Also known [...]
Stand Up Pouch: Frequently Asked Questions
Are you an online or start-up business involved in the health & fitness or supermarket industries? If so, chances are you have explored every type of resealable pouch packaging for your hot, cold, wet or [...]
Why are doypacks one of the fastest growing types of packaging?
The stand up pouch (SUPs) is currently one of the fastest growing types of packaging with global demand now surpassing over 100 billion units in 2019. The favourable development of the total supply chain cost [...]
Why are rope handle paper bags popular this Christmas?
It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas! With the festive season now in full swing, rope handle paper bags have become an essential for branding your Christmas products. Very much on trend on the [...]
Plastic carrier bag or paper carrier bag: Which bag is greener?
Morrisons are increasing the price of their reusable plastic carrier bags from 10p to 15p as a trial, along with introducing a 20p paper carrier bag alternative. The paper carrier bag will be available in [...]
8 Alterative Uses For Brown Paper Carrier Bags
It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas! With the busy festive season finally here, now is the time of the year where we usually overstock on everything, including paper carrier bags. Do you have [...]
Can every paper carrier bag be recycled?
It doesn’t matter if you want to call them paper carrier bags, paper bags with handles or paper gift bags, all paper bags are seen as eco-friendly bags because they can be recycled and compostable. [...]
Nationwide Bakery rise to Potato Starch Bags
Working in the food and hospitality industry certainly presents many different eco-friendly packaging opportunities. Firstly, you must consider what type of sustainable packaging will keep your food fresh. Will also not compromise your products and [...]
Your Definitive Guide To Bags For Life
Bags for life are a type of shopping bag which can be re-used over and over again. It is a good eco-friendly alternative to single-use paper or plastic bags. It is often a jute tote [...]
Using plastic mailing bags with care
Plastic is one of the most popular, useful materials we use in our everyday lives. Today, we are accountable for using roughly 20 times more plastic than we did 50 years ago. Because of its [...]
Sustainability Thoughts: Compostable Carrier Bags
Do I need to start thinking about sustainability? There used to be a time the negative effect on a business would be small if it said it couldn’t afford to be green. Today, businesses across [...]
Business Guide: Printed Paper Mailing Bags
As specialists in producing eco-friendly bags, Elliott Packaging can manufacture a range of custom print paper mailing bags tailored to meet your business needs. Created using water-based inks, our bespoke kraft printed paper mailing bags [...]
Biodegradable Or Degradable Plastic Carrier Bags?
Why biodegradable or degradable plastic carrier bags? Conventional plastics do not break down unless they are recycled. Therefore biodegradable and degradable plastic carrier bags are developed to make your daily tasks of waste reduction easier, [...]
What to do with plastic carrier bags?
Did you know single use plastic carrier bags sales in supermarkets have fallen 86% since the 5p carrier bag was introduced? Since its introduction, the environmental secretary has later doubled the charge to 10p, and [...]
Elliott Packaging launch new potato starch plastic carrier bags
Elliott Packaging have recently supplied a large UK retailer with a brand-new type of 100% eco-friendly plastic carrier bag. The material is produced from natural potato starch and are completely compostable. This means all potato [...]
Complete Business Guide To Polythene Mailing Bags
Are you an online, retail or mail order business looking to switch to polythene mailing bags? With so many different material, manufacturing, and printing options to choose from, everything can start to be very overwhelming. [...]
Recycled Mailing Bags – The Green Solution
Today, businesses and homeowners alike a much more educated on just how much danger our waste disposal can cause to the environment, how recycling can help reduce the impact. While the government made the conscious [...]
Why Printed Mailing Bags?
Perfect for increasing brand exposure, durable to deliver your products safely in every weather condition and available to customize in bulk order… these are just a select few reasons why so many businesses are turning [...]
Potato Starch Carriers – NEW! to Elliott Packaging
Carrier Bags made from Potato Starch! Elliott Packaging are excited & proud to announce our newest eco product: Potato Starch carrier bags! A perfect alternative for retail outlets, food stores and more as an alternative [...]
Mailing Bags – Paper VS Plastic!
Mailing Bags - Paper OR Plastic? In 2019, the most common argument in the packaging world is what is better - paper mailing bags or plastic mailing bags? One of our most popular products here [...]
Luxury Gift Bags in the world of fine arts!
Elliott Packaging are honored to have now supplied our luxury gift bags into the world of fine art! This style of bag was found to be suitable for carrying expensive framed pictures & prints. Printed [...]
Twisted Paper Handle Bags on the rise!
Why is the popularity of twisted paper handle bags soaring? In 2019, both consumers & industry are demanding environmentally friendly packaging solutions. In an aim to ditch single-use plastics, people are turning away from plastic [...]
Eco-Friendly Pouch – What’s new?
For years, stand up pouches have been a very popular product here at Elliott Packaging. However, the one question we often get is; "Are we able to have a recyclable stand-up pouch?" Now, Elliott Packaging [...]
Why are luxury gift bags so popular on the high street?
When you next visit the high street, you will find almost every retailer is now making a statement by branding and promoting their business with luxury gift bags. From small independent jewellers to large national [...]
Local council source paper twist handle bags
Paper twist handle bags have become increasingly popular within many industries, most notably retail, food/drink and exhibition industries. Made from kraft paper, paper twist hand bags are not only a great environmentally friendly alternative to [...]
Elliott Packaging Rope Handle Carrier Bags Reach Europe
Stylish, fashionable and extremely popular, luxury rope handle carrier bags have become a firm favourite within the fashion and clothing industry. Also known as luxury gift bags, Elliott Packaging can create rope handle carrier bags [...]
3 reasons why you should choose Elliott Packaging for your custom printed mailing bags
Are you growing conscious of your current environment footprint? Are you looking to switch to recyclable packaging but unsure what products are right for your business? Established for over 20 years, Elliott Packaging are respected [...]
Fast Growing Distillery Testimonial – Printed Mailing Bags
As one of the UK’s leading and most respected eco-friendly packaging suppliers, Elliott Packaging specialise in delivering bespoke, high quality printed mailing bags products with an exceptional service to match! It’s our service, extensive product [...]
Mailing Bags Guide – Paper or Printed Mailing Bags?
Are you looking to switch to eco-friendly mailing bags? Not sure which green options are best for your printed mailing bag products? With many businesses starting to become conscious of their environmental footprint, more and [...]
Why you should brand your business with printed mailing bags
Printed mailing bags have become an essential marketing accessory. For online retailers with limited marketing opportunity, we are finding that more and more online businesses are wanting to promote their businesses. Custom printed branding mailing [...]
Grip Seal Bag Product Testimonial
Durable, versatile and extremely hard wearing, Elliott Packaging offer a full range of grip seal bag products with additional resealable bag options. Also known within the industry as grip lock bags, our grip seal bags [...]
Elliott Packaging welcome Courtney Mainwaring to the eco-friendly team
Eco-Friendly packaging specialists Elliott Packaging are delighted to welcome Courtney Mainwaring into its sales team. Based at our Cheshire HQ, located on the Cheshire Business Park in Lostock Gralam, Courtney will be able to assist [...]
E-Commerce Polythene Mailing Bags Customer Testimonial
Elliott Packaging supply eco-friendly packaging to many different businesses from many different industries. Each member of our sales team are extremely passionate with extensive product knowledge to help and advise all new and existing customers [...]
London Swimwear Brand elect for recyclable polythene mailing bags
Example of our Polythene Mailing Bags Products As specialists in eco-friendly packaging, all the team at Elliott Packaging have excellent product knowledge and pride themselves on offering first-class customer service. It’s our passion [...]
Longstanding customer switches to 100% recyclable high clarity polypropylene bags
A long withstanding high-end clothing manufacturer customer within the textile sector, has recently switched from their own sourced PVC grade display bags to a 100% recyclable high clarity polypropylene bags. Asked why they wanted to [...]
Peter Christian Ltd opt for ‘green’ paper mailing bag solution
Conscious of the current ecological footprint, gentleman’s outfitters Peter Christian Ltd have recently changed their mailing bags specifications by choosing to use two-ply natural kraft paper mailing bags going forward. Based in West Sussex, the [...]
December News
December News Elliott Packaging Ltd are please to now be able to offer a new eco-friendly alternative for carrier bags. Our new eco-friendly carbon neutral polythene carrier bags are made from sugarcane. Sugarcane based polythene [...]
November News – PAPER MAILING BAGS ARE BACK!
Elliott packaging are pleased to announce that we are now able to supply affordable eco friendly paper mailing bag options. Paper mailing bags are becoming increasingly popular meaning that bespoke paper mailing bag machines in [...]
October News Article 2018 – The Big Recycling Push
The Big Recycling Push The damage plastic has on our environment is a much talked about subject around the world at present. The nation are becoming more aware of how important it is to recycle [...]
September 2018 News
Elliott Packaging are having a BIG PUSH on ‘bags for life’ this month. With the environment being top on peoples agenda when it comes to packaging buying at the moment, we want to make more [...]
August News
Burnley FC might be in the news at the moment for the recent sighing of Joe Hart, but Burnley FC are in our news this week for recognition for taking a step in the right [...]
Paper bag sales continue to soar!
2018 has seen record sales in all types of our environmentally friendly paper bags. The company can offer most types of paper bags including twisted paper handle carrier bags, flat tape handle carrier bags, [...]
Paper Mailing Bags hit the spot!
Paper mailing bags are becoming an ever popular product which the company are receiving record numbers of enquiries for. Being completely compostable these type of bags are very environmentally friendly. Current lead times are in [...]
Privacy Policy Update
We have updated our privacy policy. To view our privacy policy please follow this link: Privacy Policy
Low Carbon Footprint AND Biodegradable Mailing Bags
A fully biodegradable version of our low carbon co-extruded LDPE material is now available. Demand is high for environmentally friendly films so we are delighted to be able to offer this material to our growing [...]
Biodegradable Vest Style Carrier Bags
A fully biodegradable vest style carrier bag has been supplied to a London based garden centre. Our vest style bags can be printed in up to 3 colours and are available in a full range [...]
Kraft Pouches
The company will soon be supplying a kraft backed side gusseted pouch into the beverages sector (similar type attached). A fully compostable pouch is now also available, for more details please contact our sales department. [...]
Clear OPP Biodegradable Bags
The company has recently won a contract to supply OPP bags into a large UK based coffee producer. The bags are produced from a crystal clear (completely biodegradable) newly developed opp film. For more information [...]
Elliott Packaging Introduce Paper Mailing Bags
The company is now in a position to be able to offer Paper Mailing Bags. Completely compostable our bags are available in either single or double ply material and can be printed in any given [...]
Christmas Deliveries
As we creep into November our production schedule is getting extremely busy which means that there are very few slots for deliveries before Christmas. If you know that you will need your delivery before January [...]
Paper Carrier Bags
Our sales are at their highest ever level for Paper carrier bags. The most popular types are twisted paper handle & rope handle carrier bags. These type of bags are very popular in the retail [...]
Point of sale grip seal bags
Point of sale grip seal bags have become one of our most popular lines. Available in polythene (LDPE) and high clarity polypropylene (CPP) both film types are 100% recyclable and can be printed in any [...]
July Updates
July so far has been a busy time for Elliott Packaging. We have been focusing on making our website as user friendly as it can be. We have updated all of our product pages. They [...]
Pouches with Spouts!
Spout pouches are becoming more and more popular and are a good cost effective alternative to rigid packaging. They are produced from high barrier laminated films and offer excellent strength.The screw caps are tamper evident [...]
Pouch sales on the increase.
The first quarter of 2017 has seen pouch sales rise by 40% compared to the same period in 2016,Laminated (stand up) pouches are available in any size and offer excellent barrier properties. Any given design [...]
April Birthdays
Elliott Packaging want to wish two of our fabulous employees Lisa and Steph a big Happy Birthday!! We hope you have had the most wonderful time. Best wishes from all at Elliott Packaging!
New products have arrived at Elliott Packaging in March!
March sees two new exiting product arrivals. Keep a look out for more information and brand new product pages coming soon. Get in touch with our experienced sales team for a quote! This [...]
Which bag is best for my exhibition?
Bags are a must when choosing your exhibition marketing material. We know how difficult it can be to choose your style of bag so we have put together our top three bags we feel are [...]
Everything you need to know about a cotton carrier
Here is everything you need to know about our cotton carrier bags. Cotton carrier bags are a great echo friendly reusable alternative to a polythene or paper carrier bag. Cotton bags can be printed with [...]
Printed Film on the Reel
Elliott Packaging has seen a 25% rise in their printed film on the reel sales since the start of 2017. The film can be printed in up to eight colours and is available in a [...]
Printed Paper Bags – The FAQ’s
Buying your printed paper bags for the first time can be a pretty daunting experience, here at Elliott packaging we try to make this experience as easy and as pleasurable as possible. Here we have [...]
Display Bags – Everything you need to know
If you are thinking about getting display bags for your business, this article is a good starting point to understand your options available. Material Display bags can be made in three materials: Polypropylene, oriented polypropylene [...]
Clip Close Handle Carrier Bags
Elliott Packaging can offer their Polythene Carrier bags with a clip close handle. This style of carrier bag is becoming more and more popular and can be produced with different style handles (in a range [...]
Christmas Opening Times 2016
Christmas Opening Times: Closing: 22nd Of December 2016 Opening: 3rd Of January 2017 We want to wish all of our valued customers a wonderful Christmas and a successful New Year. We will look forward to another [...]
Money Bags
Elliott Packaging have managed to finish the year on a high after being awarded a three year contract to supply a well known UK high street bank their tamper evident money bags. The bags are [...]
General FAQ’s
Elliott Packaging General FAQ’s Here we have listed a series of regularly asked questions by our customers. We hope this will help buying with Elliott Packaging even easier. If you have any further questions, please [...]