Brown Paper Bags
Brown kraft paper gives a natural, traditional look in two formats. Choose flat strung bags for the counter or bags with handles for orders that leave the shop, from 1.6p a bag.
- 7brown bags, strung and handled
- 1.6plowest price a bag, inc VAT
- Freenext working day UK mainland delivery
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How to choose brown paper bags
Strung or handled first, then the size.
Strung flat bag or bag with handles?
- Pastries, sandwiches, bakery
- Hang by the till on a string
- Grease-resistant kraft
- No gusset, light loads only
- Takeaway meals and retail
- Block bottom stands open
- Carries up to about 5kg
- Twisted paper handles
Rule of thumb: if the customer carries it down the street, give it handles.
Which strung size?
7 x 7 inch: one or two pastries, cookies, sweets.
Most bakeries stock two: 8.5 inch for sandwiches and 10 inch for everything else.
Every brown paper bag compared
Size, type, what fits and the lowest price per bag, inc VAT.
| Bag | Size | Type | Paper | Best for | From | Pack sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 x 7 inch strung | 7 x 7" | Strung, flat | 38gsm kraft | Pastries, cookies, sweets | 1.6p | 200 · 500 · 1,000 |
| 8.5 x 8.5 inch strung | 8.5 x 8.5" | Strung, flat | 38gsm kraft | Sandwiches, filled rolls | 1.8p | 200 · 500 · 1,000 |
| 10 x 10 inch strung | 10 x 10" | Strung, flat | 38gsm kraft | Baguettes, wraps, bakery | 1.9p | 200 · 500 · 1,000 |
| 12 x 12 inch strung | 12 x 12" | Strung, flat | 38gsm kraft | Loaves, several items | 3.0p | 200 · 500 · 1,000 |
| Small with handles | 9 x 7 x 3.5" | Handles, block bottom | 80gsm kraft | One meal or a gift | 9.5p | 50 · 100 · 200 · 250 |
| Medium with handles | 10 x 8.5 x 4.5" | Handles, block bottom | 80gsm kraft | Two meals | 10.0p | 50 · 100 · 200 · 250 |
| Large with handles | 12 x 10 x 5.5" | Handles, block bottom | 80gsm kraft | Family orders, retail | 11.6p | 50 · 100 · 200 · 250 |
Who buys our brown paper bags
Bakeries, takeaways, farm shops and markets order brown paper bags.
Need brown bags by the pallet?
Farm shops and markets can mix brown strung bags and carriers in one wholesale order of 50 or more boxes. The 7 inch kraft strung bag is 1.3p at wholesale, inc VAT. Wholesale starts at 50 full boxes, mixed across the range, with free pallet delivery in 2–3 working days.
Brown Paper Bags questions
Still unsure? Call 01234 867 727 or email info@askpackagingltd.com. We reply the same working day.
Are brown paper bags greaseproof?
Check each product page. Our brown strung bags are sold for bakery items; our handled carriers are for carrying boxed food, so keep oily food in a box inside them.
Are brown paper bags recyclable?
Yes. Clean kraft paper bags go in paper recycling. Greasy or food-soiled bags usually cannot; check your council's rules.
What is the difference between kraft and brown paper bags?
Kraft is the type of paper most brown bags are made from. It is unbleached and made with long fibres, which gives it its brown colour and tough feel.
Do you sell brown paper bags with handles?
Yes. Brown kraft bags with flat paper handles come in small, medium and large. The medium bag carries about 4.5kg of takeaway or shopping.
What is the cheapest brown paper bag?
The 7 x 7 inch strung kraft bag at 1.6p in the 1,000 pack, inc VAT.
Buying brown paper bags: a short guide
Brown bags for a natural brand
Brown kraft signals plastic free and natural without a printed message. Many businesses add a single-colour stamp or sticker, which costs pennies per bag and looks deliberate on brown paper.
Stocking brown bags
A typical bakery stocks two strung sizes and one handle bag. A typical takeaway stocks medium and large handle bags only. Buying 1,000 strung bags or 250 handle bags gives the lowest price per bag.