Brown Paper Bags

Choose a classic brown paper bag to maximise how you pack your products by using packaging that can add so much more value to your brand – a bag than can pack and also present.

Are brown paper bags recyclable?

Yes! All of the brown paper bags we sell are recyclable, and they can do a great job of protecting and transporting your items too.

Traditional brown paper bags are a timeless retail staple that can help elevate your product packaging. We supply brown paper bags to suit a wide range of businesses, from ribbed brown paper carrier bags and brown Kraft paper counter bags.

They are increasing in popularity thanks to their organic aesthetic, versatility, and recyclability, and are available in a variety of styles. Our recycled brown paper bags are manufactured from 100% recycled material and can also be recycled again after your customer has finished using it.

What brown paper bag sizes are available?

There’s a brown paper bag to suit any business, from clothing and lifestyle boutiques to street food outlets. Brown paper bags come in a variety of sizes and shapes to suit many different retail and trade businesses. We stock small brown paper bags, perfect for jewellery, confectionary and stationary, and large brown paper bags, suitable for bulky items of clothing.

Our extra capacity large brown paper bags are designed for carrying and storing bulky items, or large quantities of loose items, such as garden waste or loose fill packaging. Their reinforced base, tear and damp resistance makes them as versatile as they are durable. They also have a practical flat base to help keep delicate products upright in transit.

A brown paper bag with handles is great for packaging large and heavier items. Choose from a range of handle styles: twist handles offer added strength and comfort for carrying heavier items, while brown paper bags with folded handles store completely flat saving you valuable under counter space.

Can you microwave brown paper bags?

No, brown paper bags shouldn’t be microwaved. Although it might be tempting to reheat a takeaway pastry or toasted sandwich when you get home, it’s not a good idea to do it in its brown paper bag packaging. The bag can catch fire very easily, and the glue used to seal the edges of the bag can melt and contaminate your food too.

For food in a fridge, or at room temperature, brown paper bags make great food packaging. The lack of dye means there’s no risk of transfer to your product, even if they have a damp or sticky surface (such as pastries, vegetables or fruit).

How do I store brown paper bags?

Delivered flat, brown paper bags can be stored under a counter or in a cupboard, and can be quickly and easily opened up, ready for use. Alongside our white and brown paper carrier bags, we also have a range of patterned and coloured paper bags.

Get high-end and eco-friendly brown paper bags, customised for your business

Customising your own printed brown paper bag is simple. Choose your design, a colour and add your logo, and you’re good to go. Call 0800 630 06 21 if you’d like more information about bespoke packaging.