An eco-responsible way to send and return products
Returnable Kraft paper mailers are designed to send clothing, accessories and soft goods in 100% brown Kraft paper, then let the customer reseal the same bag to return them. A peel and seal strip closes the Kraft paper mailer for despatch, and a second glue strip is included so a return needs no new packaging. A bottom gusset opens out for bulkier items that a flat mailer would strain against. The paper is tear resistant and tested for water absorptiveness, giving some moisture protection in transit, though it isn't fully waterproof. The Kraft paper mailers are 100% recyclable, biodegradable and compostable, and arrive flat packed.
Sold and priced per pack.
Where do returnable mailing bags work best?
These Kraft paper suit retail and e-commerce teams that want a paper mailer the customer can reseal and send back.
- E-commerce despatch of clothing, accessories and soft goods, where the peel and seal strip closes the bag quickly at the bench.
- Customer returns, where the second glue strip lets the recipient reseal the same bag with no new packaging.
- Bulkier soft items, where the bottom gusset gives more room than a flat paper mailer.
- Paper-based packaging workflows, where the Kraft bag is recyclable, biodegradable and compostable at end of life.
Not for
- Long exposure to rain or damp storage. Kraft paper absorbs water, so keep bags dry and use grey mailing bags for wet conditions.
- Rigid, sharp-edged or heavy products. Sharp corners can pierce paper, so use cardboard boxes for those.
- Items needing cushioning. These bags are no padded, so add protective packaging where products need it extra protection or cushioning.
Specifications
- Colour: brown
- Material: 100% Kraft paper
- Closure: peel and seal strip
- Return feature: secondary glue strip for customer returns
- Base: bottom gusset
- Performance: tear resistant, tested for water absorptiveness, not waterproof
- Environmental: 100% recyclable, biodegradable and compostable
- Size: PKR21: internal opening 180 x height 270 x gusset 60mm
- Size: PKR28: internal opening 250 x height 375 x gusset 80mm
Choose the right mailing bag
These Kraft paper mailer bags with a returnable feature are ideal for when a Kraft paper mailer needs to double as the return pack.
- Choose returnable Kraft paper mailing bags when Kraft paper mailers with a seal strip and a second strip for customer returns are needed.
- Choose brown paper mailing bags when you want a single-seal Kraft bag without a return strip.
- Choose heavy duty paper mailing bags when you want a flat, stronger 2-ply paper bag rather than a gusseted returnable one.
FAQs
Are these Kraft paper mailing bags suitable for returns?
Yes. A peel and seal strip closes the bag for despatch, and a second glue strip lets the customer reseal these returnable Kraft mailing bags for a return.
Are the bags waterproof?
No. The Kraft paper gives some moisture resistance through water absorptiveness but avoid long contact with water or damp.
How should I store them before use?
Keep them in a cool, dry place in the original packaging. Damp storage reduces the paper's performance.
What sizes are available?
PKR21 is 180 x 270mm with a 60mm gusset; PKR28 is 250 x 375mm with an 80mm gusset, measured as internal opening x height x gusset.
Are they suitable for bulkier items?
Yes, within the sizes. The bottom gusset gives more room than a flat paper mailer for softer or bulkier goods.
Also useful
- Envelopes and mailing bags for comparing returnable, single-seal, poly and padded mailer formats.
- Labels for despatch and return information on the Kraft surface.
- Jiffy bags for when goods require extra protection and cushioning during transit.
