Kraft paper bags for retail, food and events
Direct Eco Green produces kraft paper bags in two paper colors and four handle options, so one supplier can cover a store's whole bag program. The bags are strong and rigid enough to be reused, yet thin enough to fold flat and store in a small space behind the counter.
- Brown kraft paper bag — the natural, unbleached look.
- White kraft paper bag — a clean background for bright, full-color branding.
Handle choices are twisted paper handles, flat paper handles, cut-out (die-cut) handles or no handle for counter and food bags. Typical users are fashion and ready-to-wear retailers, food shops and caterers, bookstores, museums, local governments and event organizers, for anything from groceries and samples to promotional goods and heavier items.
Specifications & factory formats
| Format | Material | Sizes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twisted-handle bag | Brown or white kraft | S, M, L or custom | Retail and ready-to-wear, heavier items |
| Flat-handle bag | Brown or white kraft | S, M, L or custom | Food shops, caterers, take-out |
| Cut-out handle bag | Brown or white kraft | S, M, L or custom | Boutiques, events, promotional bags |
| Bag without handle | Brown or white kraft | S, M, L or custom | Bakery, counter service, samples |
Paper weights available for all formats: 50, 80, 100 and 120 g/m², or custom. The right paper weight for each handle style is confirmed in your quote. MOQ depends on material, size and printing — it is stated in your quote.
Materials, strength and end of life
Direct Eco Green kraft bags are made from wood-fiber kraft paper, a renewable material that is recyclable where paper collection exists and, without plastic coatings or laminations, generally accepted in curbside paper programs; check locally. Paper can be supplied FSC-certified under Direct Eco Green's license FSC C204557, with FSC Mix or FSC Recycled labels.
Strength depends on paper weight and handle construction: heavier 100 and 120 g/m² paper with twisted handles suits retail and heavier goods, while 50 g/m² bags without handles are made for light counter use. For bags that will hold food, food-contact paper grades are available; ask for the factory's food-contact and PFAS declarations with your quote.
Checkout bag rules and claims in the US and Canada
Paper bags are often the alternative retailers turn to where plastic bags are restricted. In Canada, the Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations ban plastic checkout bags, and paper bags fall outside that ban. In the US, state and municipal checkout-bag rules vary and some set conditions for paper bags as well, such as recycled content or a customer charge; check the rules where your stores operate. Printed claims must also hold up: the FTC Green Guides require recyclable and recycled-content claims to be qualified and substantiated, and California SB 343 limits "recyclable" claims and the chasing-arrows symbol to materials meeting state criteria.
Custom printing and private label
Direct Eco Green prints your logo, text, images and brand colors directly on the bag, in the paper color and handle type you choose. Retailers often combine printed paper bags with organic cotton tote bags for premium purchases, and food businesses with kraft lunch bags and sandwich wraps. Samples are available before mass production.
Why buy kraft paper bags factory-direct from Direct Eco Green
Direct Eco Green is a manufacturer and sourcing partner, not a distributor: we produce with audited partner factories in Asia and Europe, run quality control on site and consolidate several products into one shipment. For bulk and wholesale bag programs, that means a lower total cost of ownership, consistent print quality and one contact from artwork to delivery.
Send your sizes, paper weight, handle type and artwork through the quote form to receive a tailored quote within 48 hours. See all eco-friendly bags.
Frequently asked questions
What handle options are available on Direct Eco Green kraft paper bags?
Direct Eco Green kraft paper bags are available with twisted paper handles, flat paper handles, cut-out handles or no handle. The handle type is chosen with the paper weight to match the load the bag will carry.
What paper weights are available for custom kraft paper bags?
Custom kraft paper bags are produced in 50, 80, 100 and 120 g/m² paper, or a custom weight. Heavier paper suits retail and heavier goods, while 50 g/m² is used for light counter bags.
Are kraft paper bags recyclable?
Kraft paper bags without plastic coatings or laminations are recyclable where paper collection exists. If you print a recyclable claim, it should meet California SB 343 criteria and the FTC Green Guides.
Are the kraft paper bags FSC certified?
Kraft paper bags can be produced with FSC-certified paper under Direct Eco Green's license FSC C204557. FSC Mix and FSC Recycled labels are available depending on the paper grade.
Can kraft paper bags be used for food?
Yes. Food-contact paper grades are available for kraft paper bags used by bakeries, food shops and caterers. Ask for the factory's food-contact and PFAS declarations with your quote.
