Brown Paper Bags Wholesale are bulk-order kraft paper bags with handles, made for shops, markets, and food sellers that move high volume and want a clean, natural look. Order them blank or custom-printed by a US-based packaging supplier.
Buying in wholesale quantities keeps your per-bag cost low while the natural kraft finish signals an eco-conscious shelf, so grocers, farmers' markets, and takeout counters keep stock on hand without overpaying. Twisted-paper handles take the weight of a full bag, which matters when customers carry produce or packaged goods across a parking lot.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: Natural brown kraft paper with twisted, flat, or rope handles
- Printing: Full-color CMYK, or order blank for a plain kraft look
- Finishing options: Matte or gloss lamination, foil stamp, spot UV
- Sustainability: FSC-certified paper available on request
Best Used For
- Grocery and convenience store checkout
- Farmers' markets and produce stands
- Takeout and deli counters
- Hardware and general retail bulk needs
Printing & Finishing
Keep them plain kraft for a no-frills natural look, or add full-color CMYK for branding. Lamination adds durability for heavier loads, while a foil stamp or spot UV gives a single logo a finished touch without printing the whole bag.
Why Order Brown Paper Bags Wholesale from Teal
We are a US-based packaging supplier set up for bulk runs. Standard MOQ is 50 units (specialty rigid styles start at 100+), with free design help if you want custom artwork. Pick rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) or standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval, get free US shipping, and try a sample kit ($50, credited to your first order). Quotes come back within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard MOQ is 50 units. Only specialty rigid styles need 100 or more.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, and a rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) is available when timing is tight.
Can I get a sample? Yes. The $50 sample kit is credited back to your first order.
Are these recyclable? Yes. Natural kraft is recyclable, and FSC-certified paper is available on request.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Kraft Bag Weights and Handle Choices in Volume
Brown kraft bags are graded by basis weight and handle type. A light basis weight is fine for bakery counters and small retail; heavier grades are needed once you load bottles, jars or takeout containers. Twisted paper handles are cheaper and recycle cleanly; flat tape handles spread load across a wider grip for heavier baskets.
| Bags in the order | Weight and handle guidance |
|---|---|
| 50 | Counter test of load capacity and handle comfort. |
| 500 | One weight and one handle style, printed one color. |
| 1,000 | Two bag footprints made from a single artwork file. |
| 5,000 | Two color print and reinforced bases become sensible. |
| 10,000+ | Chain retail supply from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
On lead time, bag conversion that is in-house eligible tends to sit near about 7 business days, while specialty imported kraft or handle materials may need about 12 weeks. Build slack around either estimate. For $50 a kit of paper grades arrives at your desk, and that amount is applied against an initial custom order.
Share bag width, gusset, height, basis weight, handle style, ink colors, and your target order size.
How to Order Brown Paper Bags Wholesale
Ordering custom brown paper bags wholesale is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
