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Custom Folded Handle Paper Bags

Flat handles folded from the bag stock itself. The bag packs down completely flat, which is why takeout and event customers order it by the thousand.

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Kraft paper bag with flat folded handles
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Brown Paper Bags with Handles Specifications

What is fixed, what is your choice, and what we still have to confirm with production.

Material

Kraft or white litho stock

Handles

Flat folded paper, integral to the bag

Printing

Litho, full print area, lamination optional

Sizes

Stock sizes are listed below; any other size is made to your dimensions

Minimum order

On quote

Lead time

On quote, counted from proof approval

Artwork

Vector .cdr, .eps or print-ready PDF in CMYK. A logo or sketch is enough to start

Proof

PDF proof on every order, before anything is printed

Sizes

Folded Handle Bag Sizes

Internal and external handles are both overprinted; the flexo range is printed and made in one pass. Sizes are width × gusset × height. If the one you need is not here, send your measurement and we will quote it.

WWidthGGusset (side depth)HHeightNot listed? We make any size

Overprinted, Internal Handles

4 sizes
7 × 3¼ × 8¾ in180 × 80 × 220 mm
8¾ × 4 × 11 in220 × 100 × 280 mm
12½ × 5½ × 16½ in320 × 140 × 420 mm
17¾ × 6¾ × 19 in450 × 170 × 480 mm

Overprinted, External Handles

3 sizes
7 × 3¼ × 8¾ in175 × 85 × 225 mm
8½ × 4¼ × 9¾ in215 × 110 × 250 mm
9¾ × 5 × 11¾ in250 × 130 × 300 mm

Flexo Printed, Full Manufacture

4 sizes
7 × 3¼ × 9 in180 × 85 × 230 mm
8¾ × 4¼ × 9¾ in220 × 110 × 250 mm
10¼ × 5½ × 11¾ in260 × 140 × 300 mm
11¾ × 5 × 15¾ in300 × 125 × 400 mm

Wide Base Patisserie

2 sizes
10¼ × 7 × 9¾ in260 × 175 × 245 mm
12½ × 8½ × 9¾ in317 × 218 × 245 mm
Stock
White smooth kraft paperBrown smooth kraft paper
Printing
DigitalFour color process (CMYK)Pantone colors
Handles
Folded paper, white or brownInternally gluedExternally glued

Three Ways to Order Brown Paper Bags with Handles

The same three routes the business has always offered. Pick the one that fits the job.

Bespoke

Your size, your stock, your artwork, printed from scratch. The most control and the option most customers choose for a main line.

Express overprinted

Your logo printed onto a stock bag shape we already hold dies for. Fewer choices, quicker turnaround.

Plain / wholesale

Unprinted bags in bulk, for stores that want the stock without the branding or need a filler alongside a printed run.

Brown Paper Bags with Handles Customization Options

Litho printingSharp, consistent color across the run
Special print finishesFoil, emboss and spot finishes on request
Standard & bespoke sizesYour W × G × H, in inches
Standard & express deliveryNationwide USA delivery
Full print areaFront, back, gussets and base
Matte or gloss laminationWhere the bag needs to resist wear
Choice of handlesTwisted, folded, rope, ribbon or none
AccessoriesEyelets, tin ties, windows and liners

Brown Paper Bags with Handles Details

A folded handle is cut and folded from the bag itself, so there is no separate handle to glue on. That makes the bag cheaper to produce at volume and completely flat in storage.

It carries less weight than a twisted or rope handle, so it suits lighter orders: food, single garments, printed matter. For heavier loads we would point you at twisted handles or a rope handle bag.

Because the handle is part of the bag, the whole thing is one material, which keeps disposal simple for the customer holding it.

Best Uses for Brown Paper Bags with Handles

Takeout and food service
Events and conferences
Pharmacy and convenience
High-volume repeat runs
Products

Folded Handle Paper Bags We Print

Popular folded handle paper bags, each made to your size and printed with your logo.

Brown Paper Bags with Handles: Frequently Asked Questions

+ Which is stronger, folded or twisted handles?
Twisted handles carry more. Folded handles are for lighter loads and for orders where flat storage and unit price matter most.
+ Can folded handle bags be laminated?
Yes, matte or gloss lamination can be added if the bag needs to resist grease or rain.
+ What is the minimum order?
Minimum order depends on the bag style and size. Tell us the bag and the quantity you have in mind and we will confirm it with your price.
+ How long does an order take?
Lead time depends on the run and the finish, counted from the day you approve the proof.
+ Can I see a sample first?
Yes, free samples are available. Ask with your inquiry and say which bags you want to see.

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Tell us the size and quantity of brown paper bags with handles you need. We price your exact job; there are no fixed packages.

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