Flat Brown Bags

Buyer’s Guide to Choosing Flat Brown Paper Bags

Flat brown paper bags are a simple and practical packaging option for bakeries, cafés, takeaway counters, retailers and food businesses. Insinc’s range includes flat kraft paper bags from UniPak, Fortune, Gratpak, Detpak and Vegware in a wide variety of sizes for wrapping and carrying lightweight products.

Options range from compact No.1 bags around 140 x 180mm through to larger No.12 formats measuring up to approximately 305 x 470mm. Pack quantities vary from 250 to 1,000 bags depending on the size and brand.

Which Flat Paper Bag Size Should You Choose?

Smaller sizes suit items such as pastries, confectionery, small bakery goods and retail products, while medium and larger bags provide more room for takeaway food, produce and other lightweight items.

Bag numbering can vary slightly between manufacturers, so always check the actual dimensions rather than relying only on the No.1, No.5 or No.12 size designation.

Standard Kraft or Recycled Kraft Bags?

Most options are traditional brown paper bags, while Vegware also offers recycled kraft flat bags in 175 x 175mm, 215 x 215mm and 305 x 305mm sizes. Gratpak options are listed in 50gsm paper for buyers who need a specified paper weight.

Flat bags do not have the same expandable base as SOS or block-bottom bags, so they are best suited to relatively flat or lightweight contents. Check suitability for greasy, wet or heavy products before use.