Kraft Paper Bags

Custom Printed Kraft Paper Bags with Handles for Retail, Gifts, and Events

What kraft paper bags are used for

Kraft paper bags are made from kraft paper, a strong paper with a natural brown color and a warm, simple look. They are used for retail shopping bags, gift bags, boutique and salon bags, bakery and takeout bags, trade show and event bags, and bags for small product orders. Beauty brands use brown kraft paper bags to carry boxes, jars, tubes, and sets home, and to pack orders for pop-up shops and markets. A kraft bag is light, folds flat for storage, and suits a natural, handmade, or eco-minded brand. Kraft paper bags wholesale orders let you stock up for a season and keep your brand in every customer's hand.

Sizes and how to measure

Bag size is written as width x gusset x height. The gusset is the side fold that gives the bag its depth. To choose a size, measure your largest product box, then add a little room on each side and at the top. Small kraft paper bags suit jewelry, samples, lip products, and single items. Medium bags carry boxed skincare and apparel, and large bags carry gift sets and multiple items. Check the weight of what you will carry, because heavier loads need a stronger paper and handles.

Example sizes (approximate and for reference only; we confirm the exact size before you order):

• Small: about 5 in x 3 in x 8 in
• Medium: about 8 in x 4 in x 10 in
• Large: about 10 in x 5 in x 13 in
• Extra large: about 13 in x 6 in x 16 in

Styles, paper, and handles

Brown kraft paper bags come in a natural brown or in white kraft, and some brands choose a colored paper. Paper weight sets how stiff and strong the bag feels, and a heavier paper holds more weight. Handles can be twisted paper, flat paper, ribbon, or cord, and a flat bag with no handle works for small items and takeout. The bag bottom can be folded and glued flat, with a reinforcing board at the base for larger bags. Tell us what the bag will carry and we suggest the best paper and handle. For a few light items, a lighter paper and twisted handles work well. For glass jars, boxed sets, or a full gift order, choose a heavier paper, a reinforced base, and flat or ribbon handles that stay put under weight. If you plan to reuse the bag as part of your brand, a clean fold and strong glue at the handles help it last.

Printing, finishing, and options

Custom kraft paper bags can carry your logo in several ways. Printing in one or two colors gives a simple, clean look on natural brown, and white ink stands out on kraft. Full color printing works best on white kraft paper. Printed kraft paper bags can also use hot stamp foil in gold or silver, or an embossed logo. A matte or gloss coating adds a smooth surface, and a bag with no coating keeps the natural kraft feel. Personalized kraft paper bags can carry a name, an event date, or a pattern across the whole bag. Customized kraft paper bags in bulk can use the same design on every bag.

Artwork and dieline

We send a free dieline that shows the front, back, side gussets, and bottom of your bag, so you can see exactly where your artwork goes. Supply artwork as a vector AI or PDF file with fonts outlined and images at 300 DPI in CMYK. Simple one color designs work best on brown kraft, and we help you pick colors that read well on the paper. If you have no artwork yet, free design support and a free consultation are included, and our team can help lay out the logo and the text from your brand colors. You review and approve the artwork before production starts.

How to order custom printed kraft paper bags

1. Choose your bag size, paper, and handle type.
2. Order a $59 sample kit if you want to feel the paper and handles first. The $59 is credited toward your order total.
3. Send your quantity, starting at 50 units.
4. Receive your free dieline and add your artwork, or ask for help.
5. Review and approve the artwork.
6. Production takes 6 to 8 business days after artwork approval, and your order ships free to one U.S. address.

The final price depends on bag size, paper weight, handle type, printing, finishing, and quantity. Kraft paper bags bulk orders cost less per bag than small runs, so share your yearly volume during the free consultation.

What comes with every order

• Free shipping to one U.S. address
• Free thank-you cards equal to the units ordered
• Free design support, free dieline, and free consultation
• Orders start at 50 units
• Eco-friendly materials sourced from certified suppliers