Types of paper bags

Despite the same ingredient- kraft paper, paper bags can be sorted into different types. No doubt, the basic function of all paper bags is to carry goods. Still, it comes in different makes to carry different loads and for different purposes. An SOS bag can stand without support. Kraft brown bag is made of kraft paper. Merchandise bags are cute-looking bags that easily grab attention. Euro-totes are high-quality bags but have plastic linings. Party bags come in different loud colors. Mailing bags look like envelopes. Vogue bags are the best quality and most durable ones. Whereas different bags used in bakery firms are bakery bags, pinch-bottom bags, and scotchban bags.

SOS Bag

The stand-on-shelf bags have a specific base design. This bag is stiff enough and capable of standing on itself. Customers can then fill it with vegetables and stuff of their own use. Generally, it is used to carry food, drinks, and treats i.e. it's best for small stuff. This brown-colored, strong paper bag is found in every other departmental store. Traditionally, it is the one to be most commonly used for food packaging.

Kraft Brown Bag

These are the most common bags available in the market. As the name itself suggests; these bags are made of brown kraft paper. What sets apart kraft brown bags from other bags available in the market is their easily degradable nature. Also, these bags have two layers of paper on the base for better strength. So, it can be reused two to three times. Also, it is easily recyclable. Brown kraft is the best material for making ecofriendly bag while the worst is stocklot paper.

Merchandise Bag

These elegant and stylish bags instantly catches anyone's attention. It is customizable to a large extent, it comes in various customizable forms- both large and small sizes. Different colors and printing are used to create a better brand identity. It is generally used by event managers to serve snacks at parties to create a good event impression.

Euro Tote

These SOS look-alike bags are considered more sophisticated. Its handle and surface finishing is of high quality and these bags are often customized to a great extent to increase brand visibility. More often than not, metalized inks are used for the embellishment of the brand logo. The plastic lining and metalized ink make it hard to recycle. Else it is very durable and better than single-use plastics. These glittery and ribbon-aided bags are often used by high-end retailers or by commoners to send gifts.

Party Bags

Party bags come in different colour and different sizes. The loud and pop color of these bags sets them apart from others available in the market. It can also be made in subtle colors if ordered. The loud color theme is due to their purpose- it is used at parties to carry candies, chocolates, and gift cards. Regardless of whatever it carries, it never fails to increase the aesthetic value of the party venue.

Mailing Bag

The basic design of a mailing bag is based on that of an envelope. From this envelope structure, arises its limitation- it can be used to carry only minor and important items. It is mostly used in e-commerce shipping where it symbolizes decent retail packaging. There is a self-adhesive strip to protect the item. In addition, it also contains thin inner cloth padding to ensure extra protection for fragile items.

Recycled Bag

The biggest plus point of using a recycled bag is its usage aids in the recycling of paper. Manufacturing these bags requires used paper instead of fresh virgin pulp. Hence the cycle of deforestation for paper production is ceased. Using these bags can immensely reduce the brand's carbon footprint and it will automatically elevate the brand image in the market. The brand can portray itself as environmentally conscious through this tactic. Hence, every brand should adopt paper packaging because unlike plastic it doesn't harm aquatic animals.

Vogue Bag

These high-quality spacious bags are mostly used for retail purposes. It levels up the branding game because it can be used multiple times. And every time the customer carries the bag with them the brand gets a free advertisement. It is so good in quality that it's often used for sending gifts to loved ones.

Bakery bag

Bakery bags are specially designed to be used in bakery firms. The thin wax coating on its surface preserves the freshness of baked food items. This class of paper bags has further advanced to carry popcorn, candy strip, chocolate and chips, coffee, and so on. Shape, size, and type of bakery bags vary greatly depending on the size and shape of the eatable to be delivered.

Pinch Bottom Bag

These bags look similar to paper envelopes. It contains a glassine lining for grease resistance hence it is mostly seen in bakery firms. One of its ends is tapered while the other remains open until sealed when carrying baked food.

Scotchban bag

Scotchban bags are yet another bags to be used in bakeries. Its use is prevalent only in specific geographical regions. It's mostly used for greasy food. The main feature of this bag is its leakage-proof nature which saves clothes from grease stains when carrying greasy food items. Another benefit of using scotchban bags is their biodegradable nature.

Classification of paper bags

The misery with the classification of paper bags is that there is no hard and fast rule for the classification. What it means is that the paper bag lying in one category may or may not be lying in some other category of paper bag i.e. a bakery bag can also be a brown kraft bag if the paper used in its making is a brown kraft paper. In addition, it can be a recycled bag too if the kraft paper used is recycled instead of made of fresh virgin pulp. Hence, the classification system is ambiguous with one single paper bag fitting into many of these categories. But the best part is you can always get your personalized paper bag to fit more than one category by just making one call. Call +91-9310238710 to place your order.