Things to Consider Before Ordering Custom Kraft Paper Bags

Exploring options for paper bags can feel devastating. There are tons of different types of paper options for your shopping bags. Why does that matter?

The type of paper selected for the paper shopping bags may considerably impact the ability to print on them and also their sturdiness. The durability of the bag is really important if the bags are intended to hold heavy items. Before ordering paper shopping bags, these are some things you can consider. Let's talk about material options first:

Material Options

Whether you are into wholesale business or managing small company, you would be having material options while acquiring paper bags from any packaging vendor. The most common option would be Kraft.

When it comes to selecting the type of Kraft paper you normally will have these three options:

• SBS C1s (Solid Bleached Sulfate – Coated on one side) – Used for marketing/printing purposes
• CUK (Coated Unbleached Kraft Paperboard) – These are the standard brown paper bags you would see at the grocery store, they are mainly used for durability, holding for various consumer products
• Specialty Paper (wide variety of types) – Normally used for higher-end products and for marketing/printing purposes

Are Kraft Paper Bags The Right Choice for My Brand?

Now that you understand the various types of paper, are paper bags the best choice for your business? Some important points to consider before selecting paper bags.

If you run a restaurant or small deli, paper lunch bags or shopping bags with handles are a useful choice for your business. Furthermore, grocery stores usually need heavyweight paper grocery bags and sacks. Liquor stores can use beer, liquor, and wine bags, while merchandiser bags work well for boutiques or bookstores.

If you run a produce stand or farmer's market, we suggest you have quality marketing paper bags. Finally, paper bread and recloseable coffee and cookie bags are a great choice for bakeries and cafes. Your requirements of materials, thickness, processing technique, dimensions and quantity are necessary and you must mention all of these to your respective packaging manufacturer.

Here are some major reasons why you should use Kraft paper bags for your business.

Kraft Paper Bags

• Kraft paper bags can be made from recycled paper
• They are readily recyclable
• Leave a positive image of the company or brand
• Variety of thickness
• They can be made with many layers, such as adding a water-resistant layer
• These paper bags can be used for marketing purposes to print creative designs and graphics on the bags (Great for Branding).
• They can be used for freebies and gifts from company to its customers
• Numerous handle options such as paper, ribbon, or rope handles

Have more questions about Kraft paper bags? Or want more information on designing custom paper bags for your business. We’d love to help! Contact us today!

Author : Emenac Packaging USA

Having an ability to customize packaging boxes in different sizes, shapes and styles, Emenac Packaging fulfills the requirement of customers in lowest rate with flawless printed results. Not only we accept short and long run orders, we also use high quality Cardboard, Kraft and Corrugated materials to give you unrivaled printing and packaging solutions.

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