Custom Paper Bags – Printed Paper Bags with Logo

Sturdy paper carrier bags in kraft or recycled paper, printed and finished directly by the manufacturer – for premium retail, gift packaging and in-store events.

Material: Kraft or recycled paper
Paper weight: 70–240 g/m²
Load capacity: approx. 5 kg, heavy-duty up to 12 kg
Certification: FSC® on request

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Printed kraft paper bags from a burger restaurant in two sizes with flat handles

What are paper carrier bags?

Paper carrier bags – often simply called paper bags – are carrier bags made from kraft paper (virgin fibre) or recycled paper with up to 100 % recovered fibre, printed with a logo and used as checkout bags, gift bags or event packaging. Typical paper weights range from 70 to 210 g/m², laminated up to 240 g/m²; standard bags carry around 5 kg, heavy-duty versions 8 to 12 kg. Unlaminated kraft and recycled paper is fully recyclable and biodegradable.

Fully recyclable
Kraft or recycled paper
Reinforced bases and handles
Heavy-duty up to 12 kg
Premium finishing
FSC certification available

Paper carrier bags: refined presentation, verifiably sustainable

Paper carrier bags combine high-end presentation with a renewable, fully recyclable raw material. We make them from sturdy kraft paper (virgin fibre) with exceptionally high tear strength, or from recycled paper with up to 100 % recovered fibre – both qualities are fully recyclable and biodegradable.

Strength comes down to the details: a folded base with a reinforcement insert keeps the bag standing securely, while a reinforcement sheet glued on the inside takes the load around the handles. Choose between twisted paper cord for high-volume needs and flat cotton or PP cord for a retail look. Standard bags carry around 5 kg, heavy-duty versions 8 to 12 kg.

For printed paper bags with logo, we offer offset printing in up to around six colours, flexo and screen printing for large runs, and digital printing for small quantities. Matt or gloss lamination, hot foil stamping, blind embossing and UV embossing lift your bag into premium retail territory – FSC-certified on request.

Fully recyclable: Uncoated kraft and recycled paper is fully recyclable and biodegradable.
Kraft or recycled paper: Exceptionally tear-resistant virgin-fibre kraft paper, or recycled paper with up to 100 % recovered fibre.
Reinforced bases and handles: A folded base with reinforcement insert and an internally glued reinforcement sheet for a secure stand and handles that take the strain.
Heavy-duty up to 12 kg: Standard bags carry around 5 kg; versions with reinforced paper or cotton cord carry 8 to 12 kg.
Premium finishing: Matt or gloss lamination, hot foil stamping, blind embossing and UV embossing for a refined retail presence.
FSC certification available: FSC Mix or FSC Recycled on request, optionally PEFC – so your sustainability promise stays verifiable.

Typical applications

Where paper bags play to their strengths

Employee handing a printed burger paper bag across the counter

Burger & street food restaurants

Kraft paper bags with flat handles and a folded base stand securely on the counter and hold burgers, fries and drinks accessories. One- or two-colour flexo printing turns every order into an advert for your brand.

Courier handing over a printed burger paper bag at the front door

Delivery & collection

For delivery and click & collect, the bag is the first point of contact with your brand on the doorstep. Tear-resistant kraft paper with a reinforced base carries larger orders safely, too.

Printed burger paper bags on the counter of a food truck at a street food festival

Food trucks & events

At festivals, markets and corporate events, consistently printed paper bags create a professional look – recyclable, plastic-free and quickly available in larger quantities.

Which paper weight for which use?

Paper weight is the key lever: heavier grammages look more premium at the point of sale and carry heavier goods safely.

Quality	Paper weight	Typical use
Economy	70–110 g/m²	Promotions, bakeries, high-volume needs with twisted paper cord
Premium	140–210 g/m²	Fashion, perfumery, delicatessen – a more premium feel and higher load capacity
Laminated	up to 240 g/m²	Premium retail and gift bags with a matt or gloss finish

We’ll help you find the paper weight that suits your typical basket, desired look and feel, and budget.

Paper bags at a glance

Material: Kraft paper (virgin fibre) or recycled paper, fully recyclable
Paper weight: Economy 70–110 g/m², Premium 140–210 g/m², laminated up to 240 g/m²
Styles: Flat handle, twisted handle, block-bottom bag
Handles: Twisted paper cord or flat cotton/PP cord, reinforced on the inside
Base & load capacity: Folded base with reinforcement insert; approx. 5 kg standard, 8–12 kg heavy-duty
Printing & finishing: Offset up to approx. 6 colours, flexo, screen, digital; lamination, hot foil stamping, blind and UV embossing
Certification: FSC Mix / FSC Recycled, optionally PEFC
Colours: Natural kraft brown, white or recycled grey-brown

Printing and finishing paper bags

Flexographic printing
Offset and flexo printing for full-bleed designs, precise brand colours and large runs – offset in up to around six colours. The foundation for consistent packaging design across stores and campaigns.
Screen printing
Opaque, vibrant logos and clean solid areas, even on natural brown kraft paper – durable and ideal for pared-back, bold brand statements at events and promotions.
Full-surface digital/photo printing
For small quantities and multi-colour designs without the set-up costs of printing plates.
Embossing & hot foil
Hot foil stamping in gold, silver or colour makes logos shine; blind and UV embossing add a subtle, refined touch. Combined with matt or gloss lamination, it’s the premium finish for boutique and gift bags.

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Frequently asked questions about paper bags

Ideal for

Boutiques & fashion
Gift packaging
Store openings & pop-ups
Seasonal goods
Perfumery & delicatessen
Plastic-free packaging

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Which uses and industries are paper carrier bags suited to?

Paper carrier bags work well as checkout bags in premium retail, as gift and product packaging, and for in-store events and pop-ups. They are particularly strong in fashion, perfumery, jewellery, patisserie and delicatessen – wherever a refined look and consistent packaging design carry the perceived value.

Which paper bag suits premium retail, and which suits a promotion?

For a lasting premium presence, we recommend heavier paper weights with lamination and hot foil stamping or blind embossing. For promotions, sales or events, natural brown kraft paper with opaque screen printing is often enough – authentic and cost-effective. We’ll work out the combination that suits your occasion and budget.

Is a paper bag suitable as an everyday checkout bag?

Yes. With a reinforced base and handles glued firmly across the inner fold, our paper bags carry a typical shop safely – standard bags around 5 kg, heavy-duty versions 8 to 12 kg. For consistently heavy or wet loads and reuse over several years, fabric or coated woven bags are the better choice.

How sustainable are paper carrier bags?

Unlaminated kraft and recycled paper bags are made from a renewable raw material and are fully recyclable and biodegradable. If circularity is your priority, choose minimal or no lamination, as plastic lamination can impair recyclability. On request, we produce FSC-certified bags (FSC Mix or FSC Recycled).

When is a paper bag the right choice over a fabric bag?

When refined presentation and consistent packaging design take centre stage – in premium retail, at events or as gift packaging with a limited period of use. If the goal is repeated use over several years and as many recurring brand contacts as possible, cotton, jute or woven bags last longer.

Can I get a sample of my printed paper bags with logo in advance?

Yes. Especially with laminated and foil-finished paper bags, a pre-production sample is worthwhile so you can check paper weight, print and finish in your hands. We tailor minimum order quantities, lead times and prices to your occasion and deadline – email us at hello@shopybag.com.

Guide: Paper carrier bags – what your brand should know

Where paper bags create the most brand value

Paper bags make their mark wherever the hand-over moment matters: at the till in premium retail, in gift sets and during unboxing. The bag leaves your shop as a visible brand ambassador – through the city centre, into your customers’ homes and onto their social media photos. Its high-quality, fibre-based look and feel is what separates a throwaway bag from a brand ambassador at the point of sale.

For marketing and procurement, paper weight is the most important lever: heavier grammages instantly look more premium and carry heavier goods – relevant for fashion, perfumery or delicatessen, for example. We advise you on the paper weight that matches your typical basket, the look you want and your budget, so the bag is neither over- nor under-specified.

Use cases: from the store till to gift packaging

In bricks-and-mortar retail, the paper bag is the obvious checkout bag when appearance and a consistent packaging design take priority. For store openings, launch events and pop-up stores, it delivers a high-end look for a clearly limited period of use – without investing in reusable bags built to last for years. As gift packaging, the bag itself becomes part of the experience.

Whether it holds up depends on the workmanship: we reinforce the base with an inserted board and glue the handles – twisted paper cord or cotton tape – firmly across the inner fold so they don’t tear out, even with a full load. Clean fold edges, precise glued seams and accurately spaced handles make sure the bag looks premium rather than cheap.

What it gives you as a responsible brand

The paper bag gives you a verifiable argument at the point of sale: it is made from a renewable, fibre-based raw material and is fully recyclable after use – a plastic-free carrier bag that delivers on your sustainability promise at the till. To get the most out of its recyclability, choose minimal or no lamination.

Paper bags are also available made in Europe. Short distances keep transport-related emissions low and delivery dates predictable – an advantage for time-critical promotions and seasonal goods.

Paper or another material?

Choose paper when refined presentation and a consistent packaging design at the point of sale are the priority – as a checkout bag in premium retail, as gift packaging or for events with a clearly limited period of use. For repeated use over several years, cotton and jute are the better fit; for robust, water-repellent everyday use, PP woven, non-woven or RPET; for a premium feel in the corporate gift space, felt.