Paper Bags
Branded kraft and art-paper carry bags for boutiques, jewellers and food outlets.
Materials: Kraft & Art Paper
How-to guide
Paper or cloth bags: how to choose for your business
Both are alternatives to plastic — they serve different purposes.
Quick answer
Choose paper bags for one-time retail packaging with a premium print, and cloth bags (cotton, jute, non-woven) for reusable bags that customers keep. Cloth costs more per piece but is used many times.
Updated by the Vago team
Key takeaways
- Decide single use or reuse
- Compare cost per use
- Consider the product
Step by step
Decide single use or reuse
Paper suits packaging; cloth suits loyalty and daily use.
Compare cost per use
A cloth bag used many times can cost less per use.
Consider the product
Heavy or wet items need cloth or laminated bags.
Tips
- Offer both: paper by default, cloth for sale or for loyal customers
Mistakes to avoid
- Using light paper bags for heavy items
Terms used in this guide
- Kraft paper
- Strong, usually brown, unbleached paper used for carry bags.
- Biodegradable
- A material that breaks down naturally over time.
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Reusable, washable cotton bags for stores, brands and promotions.
Materials: Cotton, Canvas
2 materialsJute Bags
Eco-friendly jute shopping, gift and promotional bags with printed branding.
Materials: Jute, Juco (Jute-Cotton Blend)Non-Woven Bags
Economical printed non-woven carry bags for shops and promotions.
Materials: Non-Woven (PP)
Questions buyers ask
Something else? Ask on WhatsApp and the production team will reply.
Are paper bags waterproof?
No; laminated paper resists light moisture, but heavy rain will damage paper bags.
Request a quote for custom bags
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