Three dimensions, three different jobs
Width is the front panel from side to side. Gusset is the depth of the opened side panel. Height runs from the base to the top edge of the paper body; it does not include the handle. Avoid sending a three-number size without identifying the order and the unit. A supplier may otherwise interpret depth and height differently.
Keep handle drop separate
Handle drop describes the clearance from the top of the bag to the top of the handle loop. It affects how the bag is held and how easily the customer can reach the opening. Request the handle style and drop as separate details rather than adding the loop to the overall body height.
Test the complete purchase
Place the boxed or wrapped product in a physical sample. Check the base, side clearance and opening. The product should enter and leave without forcing the side folds or scraping the printed surface. For gift sets, test all items together in the intended arrangement. There is no universal clearance allowance that suits every product or construction.
Write a specification that can be checked
Send a labelled sketch, the packed product dimensions and weight, and whether the bag must match an existing sample. Ask the team to confirm the finished internal fit, dimensional tolerances and reinforcement before approving the production specification. Shuhai accepts custom paper bag orders from 500 pieces; size, artwork and finish are quoted together.
