Paper Bags
Branded kraft and art-paper carry bags for boutiques, jewellers and food outlets.
Materials: Kraft & Art Paper
How-to guide
How to choose paper bags for your store
Paper carry bags are often the last thing a customer sees of your store.
Quick answer
Choose the paper type (kraft for a natural look, white or coated paper for colour printing), the GSM for the weight of products, the handle type (twisted paper, flat paper, rope or die-cut) and sizes that match your products.
Updated by the Vago team
Key takeaways
- Choose the paper
- Pick the GSM
- Pick the handle
- Set the sizes
Step by step
Choose the paper
Brown kraft looks natural; white kraft and art paper show colours better.
Pick the GSM
Heavier paper carries heavier products and feels more premium.
Pick the handle
Twisted paper handles are economical; rope handles look premium.
Set the sizes
Most stores need two or three sizes to cover their products.
Tips
- Lamination resists moisture and scuffing
- Print the store's social handles or website
Mistakes to avoid
- Using light paper for heavy products
Terms used in this guide
- Kraft paper
- Strong, usually brown, unbleached paper used for carry bags.
- Twisted paper handle
- A handle made of twisted paper cord glued inside a paper bag.
- Flexo printing
- Roll-fed printing used for high-volume paper and non-woven bags.
- Bleed (artwork)
- Extra artwork that extends beyond the cut or print edge so no blank margin appears.
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Materials: Non-Woven (PP), Cotton, Jute, Canvas, Kraft & Art Paper, Recycled PET (rPET)+1
Terms explained
Trade terms used on this page, in plain language.
- GSM (grams per square metre)
- A measure of fabric or paper weight — higher GSM is heavier and usually stronger.
- Lamination
- A thin film bonded to a fabric or paper for water resistance and a cleaner print surface.
- Bar tacking
- Dense reinforcement stitching at points under stress.
- Vector artwork
- A logo file made of shapes (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) that scales without losing quality.
- Kraft paper
- Strong, usually brown, unbleached paper used for carry bags.
- Twisted paper handle
- A handle made of twisted paper cord glued inside a paper bag.
Questions buyers ask
Something else? Ask on WhatsApp and the production team will reply.
What GSM paper is used for shopping bags?
It varies by load; heavier products need higher GSM paper and reinforced handles.
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