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Paper Bag Resources & Guides

Practical guides to paper types, GSM, sizes, handles, printing and finishing.

Explore practical guides from Kyara Packaging covering paper bag GSM, paper types, sizes, handles, printing, finishing and material choices for businesses ordering custom paper bags.

Materials

Paper Types

Brown kraft, white kraft, art paper/SBS and food-grade kraft — the main paper options for custom bags.

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Kraft vs White Paper

Compare natural brown kraft and white paper bags to choose the right option for your products.

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Specifications

GSM Guide

What GSM means for paper bags, how GSM ranges are used, and how to approach GSM selection.

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Paper Bag Sizes

How paper bag dimensions are stated, how to measure your product, and how sizing works.

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Handle Types

Twisted, flat, rope, die-cut and other handle options — what each is and when it applies.

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Printing

Printing Options

Multi-colour offset printing for logos, brand colours, patterns and promotional artwork.

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Finishing

Finishing Options

Foil stamping, embossing, spot UV and lamination — what each finish does and when to use it.

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