Abstract: The present invention relates to articles such as bags and related methods. In an embodiment, the invention includes an article including a first sheet, a second sheet coupled to the first sheet defining an interior volume between the first sheet and the second sheet, and a handle region defining an aperture passing through the first sheet and the second sheet. The handle region including a first flap and a second flap, the first flap coupled to the first sheet and the second sheet along a first axis, the second flap coupled to the first sheet and the second sheet along a second axis, the first axis and second axis perpendicular to one another, the first flap and the second flap configured to flex away from the handle region.