Flat Brown Paper Bags

Buyer’s Guide to Choosing Flat Brown Paper Bags

Flat brown paper bags provide a simple and economical packaging option for bakeries, cafés, takeaway businesses, retailers and markets. Their slim, gusset-free design makes them suitable for flat or lightweight items such as pastries, sandwiches, cards, small goods and packaged snacks.

Insinc’s range includes sizes from approximately 140mm x 170mm to 305mm x 470mm, with standard kraft and recycled kraft options available in packs or cartons of 250 to 1,000 bags.

Which Flat Paper Bag Size Should You Choose?

Small No. 1 to No. 4 bags suit compact bakery items, confectionery and small retail products. Medium No. 5 to No. 8 bags provide more room for sandwiches, pastries and takeaway items, while No. 9 to No. 12 bags suit larger or longer products.

Because these bags do not have a side or base gusset, check both the product’s width and thickness before ordering. Bulky items may require a block-bottom or gusseted paper bag instead.

Standard or Recycled Kraft Bags?

Standard brown kraft bags are available across a wide range of numbered sizes. Selected Vegware bags are made with recycled kraft paper and come in square formats such as 175mm, 215mm and 305mm.

Some products are listed as 50gsm, which refers to the paper weight. Consider the size, paper weight, pack quantity and expected contents when selecting a bag, and avoid using flat bags for wet, sharp or excessively heavy items.