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Custom printed paper bags
Custom printed paper bags are kraft or white paperboard bags printed with your logo, with paper or cord handles, made to any size. We draw the structure for free, and production takes 10–12 days from proof approval. Best value starts at 50 units per design, and retail bag orders are usually much larger.
- Over 30 years in print and packaging
- Free structural design
- From 50 units
- Plastic-free options
- Style
- Paper bag with handles
- Board
- Kraft or white paper
- Best for
- Retail and takeaway
- Best value starts at
- 50 units
- Typical production window
- 10–12 days
- Quote reply time
- 12–24 hours
- For structural design
- $0
Overview
What makes a good paper bag?
The catch is load. A bag that's too thin tears under weight, and handles are where it fails. Tell us what the bag carries and how heavy it is, and we'll pick the paper weight and handle to match.
A good bag survives the walk to the car. That depends on the paper weight, the fold at the base and how the handles are fixed. A reinforced base and glued handles carry more than a plain fold.
Kraft prints best with one or two strong colors. White paper takes full-color print. Pick by your logo, not by your mood.
- Body. Kraft or white paper, printed.
- Base. A folded and glued bottom, reinforced for weight.
- Handles. Twisted paper, flat paper or cord, glued or knotted inside.
- Print. Logo and pattern on the front, back and sides.
Specifications
Custom printed paper bags: specifications
Every box is drawn to your product, so these are the options, not a fixed catalogue. Your specialist confirms the exact spec on the proof.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Style | Gusseted paper bag with twisted, flat or cord handles |
| Paper | Kraft or white, in light to heavy weights |
| One to full color | |
| Add-ons | Reinforced base, cord handles |
| Size | Any width, height and gusset |
| Ships to you | Flat, packed in cartons |
| Handles | Twisted paper, flat paper, cord |
| Recyclability | Paper bags recycle. Plastic laminates and cotton cord do not |
| Order size | Best value from 50 units per design, because of logistics and shipping. Smaller orders can be considered |
| Structural design | $0. We draw the dieline around your product |
| Proof | Digital proof on your dieline, checked for bleed, folds and barcodes |
| Production | 10–12 days on most orders, from proof approval. Shipping time is on top |
| Default finish | Aqueous coating on every box. Water-based, and it recycles with the box |
| Point of contact | One packaging specialist, from first sketch to delivery |
Board and build
Which paper bag?
Pick by what the bag carries.
| Bag | Handle | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Light kraft | Twisted paper | Takeaway, bakery, light goods |
| White printed | Flat paper or cord | Boutique retail, apparel |
| Heavy reinforced | Cord, glued inside | Heavier items, gift bags |
| Wine or bottle | Cord, narrow gusset | Bottles and tall items |
For boxed products, see custom gift boxes.
Compare
Kraft or white paper?
The paper decides how your logo looks.
| Kraft | White | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Brown, natural | Bright, clean |
| One or two colors | Full color | |
| Pale colors | Print as beige | Print true |
| Best for | Takeaway, eco brands | Boutique retail |
Read custom kraft boxes for how inks behave on brown board.
Sizing
Sizing a paper bag
Send the item's width, height and depth, and add the bag's gusset so the item fits upright. Measure the biggest item you'll put in.
See how to measure a box for the order of the numbers.
Who uses custom paper bags
- Boutiques and apparel brands. A bag at the till. See apparel packaging.
- Bakeries and cafes. Takeaway bags. See food packaging.
- Event and gift sellers. Printed gift bags.
- Wholesale buyers. Bags by the thousand. See wholesale packaging.
Finishes
Print big, finish once.
A bag only needs one finish. Skip plastic laminates if you want the bag to recycle.
Foil stamping
Metallic foil on the logo. It catches the light on the shelf.
Debossing
Pressed in, no ink. Works on kraft as well as white board.
Spot UV
Gloss on one area of a matte box. Good for a logo, bad for small text.
Quote
Get a quote for custom printed paper bags
One measurement and a quantity is enough to start. Your specialist replies with a structure, so you can see the box before you commit to anything.
How it works
Four steps, one person.
The specialist who picks up your first email stays with the project until the boxes arrive.
Step 01
Tell us what you're packing
Send the product dimensions, how it ships and how many you need. A photo on a ruler is enough to start.
Step 02
We draw the structure
Your packaging specialist builds the dieline around your product. Structural design is free.
Step 03
You approve the proof
Drop your artwork onto the dieline. We check bleed, folds and barcodes, and send a digital proof.
Step 04
We make and ship
Production takes 10–12 days on most orders. Boxes ship flat, packed in cartons, to your door.
FAQ
Custom printed paper bags: questions.
What is the minimum order for paper bags?
Best value starts at 50 units per design, because of logistics and shipping. If you need fewer, tell us: we can consider smaller orders.
How long do paper bags take?
10–12 days on most orders, counted from proof approval. Shipping time is on top and depends on where the boxes are going.
Do you charge for structural design?
No. Structural design is $0. We draw the dieline around your product, and you only pay once you order boxes.
Can I get custom sizes?
Yes. Any width, height and gusset. Send the largest item the bag has to carry.
Do you do wholesale paper bags?
Yes. Bag orders are usually in volume, and per-bag cost comes down as the quantity rises. Tell us the quantity and we'll quote it.
Are paper bags recyclable?
Yes. Skip plastic laminates and cotton cord handles if recyclability matters.
Honest fit
When not to hire us.
You need plain bags in a week
Production is 10–12 days plus shipping. For plain stock bags this week, buy from a stock supplier and add a printed sticker.
You only need a handful of boxes
Best value starts at 50 units, because of logistics and shipping. For 10 or 20 we can consider it, but the cost per box is higher and a stock box with a printed sticker may cost you less.
You need boxes next week
Production runs 10–12 days before shipping. If your launch is sooner, buy stock boxes now and switch to custom for the next run.
You want plain brown boxes
If nothing gets printed, a stock box supplier is cheaper and faster. We're worth it once the box carries your brand.
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