Kraft Paper Bag
Kraft is strong because of how the fibre is processed rather than because of a coating, which is why a kraft bag carries more weight per gram than a coated one. It also reads as unbleached and natural, which is exactly the signal many brands now want at the till.
Why Buyers Specify This
- High tear strength for the weight of paper used
- Natural unbleached look without added coatings
- Recyclable and widely accepted in paper waste streams
- Clean reproduction of line work, type and single-colour logos
Who It Is For
- Retailers moving away from laminated and plastic carriers
- Food, bakery and takeaway businesses
- Brands with a simple logo-led design
- Buyers who need strength at a lower cost per bag
Problems It Solves
- Carriers that cannot go into a paper recycling stream
- Thin bags splitting under a heavy purchase
- Laminated bags that contradict a sustainability message
- Print costs on designs that do not need full colour
Where It Is Used
- Everyday retail carriers
- Food and takeaway packing
- Market stalls and pop-up shops
- Brands whose identity is line work rather than photography
Features
- Brown and white kraft stocks
- Flat and twisted paper handles
- One and two colour printing
- Gusset and base reinforcement options
Materials
- Brown kraft paper
- White kraft paper
- Paper and rope handles
What We Confirm With You
| Stock | Brown or white kraft, weight specified for the bag size |
|---|---|
| One or two colours, or full colour where the design needs it | |
| Handles | Flat paper, twisted paper, rope or die-cut |
| Finish | Uncoated, or spot finishing where required |
| Artwork | Vector preferred, but photographs, sketches and physical samples are enough |
| Minimum order | Quoted per item, confirmed before you commit |
| Sampling | Available before bulk on most products, once order details are confirmed |
Dimensions, weights and quantities are set against your own product and confirmed in writing before production, rather than published as fixed figures.
Production Steps For Kraft Paper Bag
Structure drawn around the product it will carry
Artwork adapted to panel, gusset and base
Printing and surface finishing
Die cutting, gluing and handle fitting
Folded flat and packed in cartons
Quality Control
- Handle pull tested on the finished bag
- Print colour checked against the approved sample
- Photographs and video sent for your approval before shipment
Customisation Options
- Stock colour and weight
- Handle type matched to the load
- Print colours matched to your palette
- Size family from one design
How It Compares With The Alternatives
Compared With Coated paper bag
Coated suits photographic artwork and takes lamination. Kraft is stronger per gram and reads more natural.
Compared With Plastic carrier bag
Plastic is cheaper and water resistant. Kraft recycles easily and carries a very different message at the till.
How To Order This Well
- Send artwork and tell us whether the design is line work or photographic
- Tell us the heaviest purchase the bag must hold
- Choose brown or white kraft on a physical sample
- Confirm the handle type with the loaded sample
Kraft Paper Bag Questions
Is kraft strong enough for heavy goods?
Kraft is stronger per gram than most alternatives, but the weight has to be right. Tell us the heaviest purchase and we will specify it.
Can photographs print well on kraft?
Honestly, not as well as on coated. The fibre shows through. If the design is photographic we will usually recommend a coated stock.
Is the bag recyclable?
Uncoated kraft goes into paper recycling in most markets. Tell us if you need it to stay uncoated and we will avoid lamination.
Brown or white kraft?
Brown reads more natural, white gives cleaner colour. Ask for both on the sample and compare with your artwork.
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Get A Price For Kraft Paper Bag
Send your artwork, a reference photograph or a physical sample. We will confirm the minimum order quantity, quote the job and arrange a sample before bulk.