White kraft or brown kraft — which should we choose?

Choose white when your brand colours have to land exactly or you want a clean, crisp look — white holds colour true and takes finer print. Brown reads more natural and rustic but warms and mutes colours. Tell us your artwork and the look you're after and we'll point you to the right one.

Will our brand colours print accurately?

On white kraft, yes — it's the better surface for precise colours, gradients and detail, and we match to your Pantone references and proof before the run. We'll still send a physical sample so you can sign off the colour before the full quantity.

Are they suitable for greasy or warm food?

They can be, but white shows grease more than brown, so greasy or warm food usually wants a grease-resistant liner. That liner changes how cleanly the bag recycles — we'll explain the trade-off so you can decide before you order.

Are they recyclable and biodegradable?

A plain white block bottom bag is biodegradable and recycles cleanly where paper is collected — no handle or plastic to remove first. Add a food liner and you trade some of that recyclability for performance, and we'll spell it out before you choose.

Pokenio branded white paper takeaway bag with custom geometric pattern design.

Custom Printed White Kraft SOS Paper Bags

Recyclable
Biodegradable
Plastic-Free

Retail & Grocery
Café & Coffee Shop
Bakery & Pastry
Quick Service / Fast Food
Personal Care & Cosmetics

We print your brand onto white kraft block bottom bags — the bright, clean-looking counter bag with a flat base that stands up and holds its shape. Made to order from biodegradable kraft for retail, cafés, bakeries and takeaway. White holds your colours true where brown mutes them; tell us your artwork and markets, we proof on a sample and flag where a food liner trades recyclability.

Paper options	White kraft and recycled white kraft paper options
Paper weight	50–140 g/m²
Bag type	SOS / block bottom paper bag
Bag construction	Handle-free bag with side gussets and a flat squared base designed to stand upright and retain its shape
Standard sizes – Small (W×D×H, mm)	75×45×165 (100 g) · 100×57×180 (250 g) · 125×70×250 (500 g)
Standard sizes – Medium (W×D×H, mm)	125×70×300 (1,000 g) · 150×80×340 (1,500 g) · 190×95×360 (2,000 g)
Standard sizes – Large (W×D×H, mm)	190×110×300 · 220×120×310 · 250×150×300
Fill capacity	Figures in brackets show the recommended fill weight
Custom sizes	Dimensions can be evaluated according to production specifications
Printing method	Flexographic printing
Printing colours	Up to 6-colour flexographic printing; Pantone colour matching available
Printing sides	Single-sided or double-sided custom printing available
Printing options	Custom printed or unprinted production available
Print appearance	White kraft provides a clean, bright surface for accurate and vibrant brand colours
Carrying capacity	Up to approximately 6 kg — varies with bag dimensions, paper grammage, bag construction and product weight distribution
Product suitability	Suitable for food service, takeaway and a wide range of retail or packaged products
Biodegradable options	Biodegradable kraft paper options available depending on selected material specifications
Plastic-free options	Plastic-free constructions available depending on product requirements
Recyclability	Paper-based structure suitable for recycling; recyclability may vary if additional liners or coatings are used
MOQ	10000 pcs Need a smaller run? Ask us anyway and we will tell you what is possible.
Lead Time	Approximately 15–20 working days after artwork approval

FSC-certified paper available on request
Food-contact compliant inks
BRCGS Packaging Materials certification
ISO 9001 quality-managed production

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Applications

Retail & boutiques

Clean-look retail
Boutique purchases
Gift & counter sales

Café & bakery

Patisserie & pastries
Coffee-shop counters
Takeaway treats

Personal care & gifting

Soap & cosmetics
Candles & small goods
Branded packaging

Overview

Features

Printed to order on bright white kraft — a clean background for your logo
Colours read true and bright, where brown kraft mutes them
Flat, squared base stands up and holds shape when filled
Biodegradable, plastic-free plain kraft — clean to recycle
Grease-resistant liner available for food, with the recycling trade-off explained
A physical sample to approve before any production run

Custom printed white kraft SOS paper bags for clean, high-contrast branding

Custom printed white kraft SOS paper bags are designed for brands that need a clean, bright and high-contrast packaging surface. With their flat square base, these block-bottom (SOS) bags stand upright on counters and shelves, offering both stability and a strong visual presentation at the point of sale — the bag holds its shape and holds your brand at eye level rather than collapsing into a pile.

A white surface that makes print sharper

Unlike brown kraft, white kraft provides a neutral background that enhances print clarity and ensures accurate colour reproduction. Colours land true instead of warming against a brown base, so a precise brand palette, a fine logo or a full-colour design all read cleanly. That makes white kraft the preferred choice for cafés, bakeries, takeaway brands and retail businesses where branding visibility is critical and the pack has to look exactly on-brand.

A square base built to stand

The flat, square (block) bottom lets the bag stand unaided, fill quickly and stack neatly behind the counter. This SOS (self-opening square) structure turns the front panel into a usable branding surface and keeps the product upright from filling to the customer's hand, which is what makes these bags as practical for staff as they are presentable to shoppers.

Recyclable, biodegradable white kraft

Manufactured from recyclable and biodegradable white kraft paper, these bags combine durability with a premium, clean aesthetic. The bright surface signals freshness and hygiene — useful in food service — while the kraft fibre keeps the wall and base strong enough for real use. Left uncoated, the bag stays easy to recycle and plastic-free; where a barrier is genuinely needed, we explain how it affects recyclability before you decide.

Where white kraft SOS bags fit

These bags suit food-service and retail environments where both hygiene perception and brand presentation matter — patisseries, specialty coffee, deli counters, confectionery and premium grocery. The clean white look gives a slightly more refined, contemporary feel than natural kraft, which is why brands reach for it when the packaging is part of how the product is judged.

Grammage and structure matched to the product

We adjust paper grammage and structure based on product weight and usage requirements, ensuring performance is consistent across different markets and supply chains. A light pastry bag and a heavier grocery bag get different grades, each specified for the load it actually carries — so the bag performs the same on the hundredth order as the first, wherever it ships.

Sampling and print proofing before production

Sampling and print proofing are provided before production to ensure precise brand alignment. We match your colours to a reference and confirm them on a physical white-kraft sample, because on a bright surface any colour drift is exactly what the eye catches. We also advise on grammage, optional food-safe liners and closures such as tin-tie strips where the product needs them, and guide material choice around recyclability, food-contact requirements and supply-chain needs. Share your artwork, sizes and what the bag has to hold, and we will develop a white kraft SOS bag that stands cleanly and prints sharply.

Frequently Asked Questions

White kraft or brown kraft — which should we choose?: Choose white when your brand colours have to land exactly or you want a clean, crisp look — white holds colour true and takes finer print. Brown reads more natural and rustic but warms and mutes colours. Tell us your artwork and the look you're after and we'll point you to the right one.
Will our brand colours print accurately?: On white kraft, yes — it's the better surface for precise colours, gradients and detail, and we match to your Pantone references and proof before the run. We'll still send a physical sample so you can sign off the colour before the full quantity.
Are they suitable for greasy or warm food?: They can be, but white shows grease more than brown, so greasy or warm food usually wants a grease-resistant liner. That liner changes how cleanly the bag recycles — we'll explain the trade-off so you can decide before you order.
Are they recyclable and biodegradable?: A plain white block bottom bag is biodegradable and recycles cleanly where paper is collected — no handle or plastic to remove first. Add a food liner and you trade some of that recyclability for performance, and we'll spell it out before you choose.

Request a Quote: Custom Printed White Kraft SOS Paper Bags

Tell us your brand, quantity and customization needs — we reply within 24 hours.