Kraft bag: what it is, types, application

Quality packaging for goods creates an image of the company or brand. It is also a manifestation of respect for customers. A popular alternative to cellophane packaging is kraft bags. They look stylish. In addition, paper bags are considered environmentally friendly, since they are made of natural material. Let's consider what kraft bags are, what kinds they are. Where are they used?

What are kraft bags

Kraft bags are made of heavy paper. Often this material is made from softwood pulp. It varies in density. From the paper, the bags are cut out. The base is joined with starch-based glue. The peculiarity of kraft bags is that their material has a porous structure. It allows air to pass through. Thanks to this, the products stored in them keep fresh longer.

Are kraft bags reliable? A medium-sized package can hold up to 30 kg of weight, just like a cellophane bag. These kraft bags are made of very thick paper with cellulose fibers in a mesh-like structure. This makes the backing very strong.

Types of kraft bags

What Kraft Bags Are:

• Sachet Kraft bags are a joined paper web without a bottom. Such packaging is used for loaves, bread and other baked goods.
• Rectangular kraft bags with bottom and without handles are suitable for packaging bulk products and piece products.
• Kraft bags with V-shaped bottom for packaging food products.
• Kraft bags with a polyethylene layer inside are made for packaging fatty products such as fried patties, hamburgers and others.
• Kraft bags with a notched handle are designed to carry food. They are usually made of dense material and are reinforced. The place where the handles are fixed is additionally reinforced.
• Kraft bags with a strip handle made of the same material as its base or with a paper twist handle look more elegant and are used for packing lightweight goods and gifts.
• Large kraft bags for packing various goods.

Kraft bags are made of different types of paper. Packaging made of unbleached pulp of beige shade looks the most natural and natural. Also, this packaging comes in white or colored. Any kraft bags can be labeled with a logo or image.

Application of kraft bags

Most often paper bags are used for such tasks:

• Packaging of household goods.
• Gift wrapping.
• Packaging of food products in stores or in restaurants with food delivery.
• Branded kraft bags for employees and customers of companies.
• Packing of goods for fairs, exhibitions-sales, conference.
• Kraft bags with a transparent window in which you can see the contents are often used for gift wrapping.
• Large kraft bags are used to pack construction materials, cereals, flour and other products.
• Special kraft bags are used to sterilize instruments in the medical field or in beauty salons.

Kraft bags can be small in size for packing small goods. They are used for packing tea, spices, cosmetic ingredients. Kraft bags can be used for packaging most types of goods.