Overview
What it is
Kraft paper bags are fully recyclable and widely accepted as the default alternative to plastic carriers in retail and food takeaway. Available in natural brown or white kraft, with twisted paper or flat tape handles, and with an optional grease-resistant liner for food service. Print quality on kraft is excellent for one and two colour brand marks.
Not suited to
Paper loses strength when wet. Not suited to chilled or condensing contents without a liner.
Best suited to
- Retail
- Takeaway
- Gifting
- Bakery
Material profile
| Recyclable | Yes — paper stream |
|---|---|
| Reusable | Low to moderate |
| Biodegradable | Yes — uncoated |
Stated per material rather than for the catalogue as a whole. See all 16 materials compared.
Technical specification
The figures we hold
Anything marked on request is confirmed against your order rather than published as a range. Ask for the size and quantity you need and we will send the figure.
| Material | Virgin or recycled kraft paper |
|---|---|
| GSM range | On request |
| Load capacity | On request |
| Standard sizes | On request |
| Print methods | Screen · digital · foil |
| Minimum order | On request |
| Lead time | On request |
Values marked on request are confirmed against your order rather than published as a range. Ask and we will send the figure for the size and quantity you need.
Use cases
Sectors that specify this material
Customisation
Print options for Kraft Paper Bags
Shown on our own wordmark so you can judge how a logo lands in each process. Free digital mockup before production.
- BAG2PACKScreen printingSolid spot colour. Best value at volume.
- BAG2PACKDigital printingFull colour, photographic detail, no plate cost.
- BAG2PACKFoil stampingGold or silver metallic finish.
Available on this material
Screen · digital · foil. Custom sizes, handle types, gussets and colours are quoted per order, and available options vary by material.
Material detail
The surface, close up
Virgin or recycled kraft paper. The weave shown is drawn to the material's own structure rather than photographed, because no macro of this substrate has been supplied — and a stand-in swatch of some other cloth would undercut the specification printed above it.
The photograph at the top of this page shows the product itself; this frame is for the cloth it is made from, which is a different question. A material macro occupies it at the same ratio once one has been supplied, with no layout change. No third-party product imagery is used anywhere on this site.
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Next step
Request a quote for Kraft Paper Bags
Send the quantity, the size and the date you need it by. We will confirm the specification and price, with a free digital mockup before anything is printed.