Size of paper bags | standard size of paper bags

Many clients would ask “what is the standard size of paper bags” before paper bags customised. We would say that there is no standard size, but there are some regular size which most customers have produced before. In same industry, the bags size used are often similar. Here are some regular size for your reference.

In shopping industry like supermarket, regular size of paper bags are:
Option1: 400mm×285mm×80mm
Option2: 320mm×260mm×40mm

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Paper bags with handle | brown paper bags handle

Handle is a part of a paper bags, but also dependent from paper bags. Once you have well designed a paper bags and chosen paper bags material, you need also consider the matching of a good handle.
You need consider in two aspects: paper bags handle’s material and paper bags handle’s connection structure.

Paper bags handle usually are ribbon, grosgrain ribbon, paper handle(brown paper bags handle), three-stranded rope, herringbone tape, single/twill jersey tape, hemp rope etc.
  1. The ribbon is very popular, the surface is very smooth and flat with a little shiny effect, the ribbon always express luxury signal to people; but it is not so strong as other handles.
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  2. The grosgrain ribbon is the most commonly used ribbon, the texture is one line by on line with concave-convex feeling, it is mainly made of polyester.
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  3. The three-strand rope is made of polyester, nylon, polypropylene and other material. It has the characteristics of high strength, wear resistance and corrosion resistance.
  4. The hemp rope refers to the fiber rope of all kinds of hemp plants, often paired with brown paper bags
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  5. The paper handle, is made of paper, it has a strong bearing capacity, but compared with the cloth handle, the interface between the paper handle and the bag body is easier to break. Therefore, paper handle carrying handbags are often used to pack small crafts and accessories. Also often paired with brown paper bags
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  6. The herringbone tape mainly is woven with cotton textile and formed into a “herringbone” shape; the texture is typical. The features are not easy to shrink or deform, feels thicker and comfortable.
  7. The single/twill jersey tape are two classic weaving methods of fabric. The texture is very smooth. The warp and weft yarns are interwoven one by one, but the density is not high.
There are two main styles for the connection structure of the paper bags with handle. (connect handle to bags)
  1. First style is that make total four holes at each side of paper bags, put the handle through the holes, knot the handle ends or add plastic buckles, then the handles will be stuck, this kind structure is very strong, can hold very heavy things in bags.
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  2. Second types is that cut four cracks inside of bags top, put the handles into the cracks, then glue it. This style is always for good look, but it is not strong to hold heavy things.
    You can add rivets to make it firm.
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Printing on paper bags | printed logo paper bags

If you want your logo looks more luxury and creative on paper bags, you need pay attention to logo printing techniques.
Paper bags are similar to paper hang tags, they often use same paper, and their logo techniques are also similar. Like printed paper bags, embossed paper bags/engraved paper bags, hot stamping gold/silver paper bags, UV paper bags, matte/shiny finish paper bags, adding texture paper bags etc.

Printing on paper bags

Among all of them, printed logo paper bags is most common, if your logo is very colorful and beautiful, you can print on art paper bags because it is smooth enough to reflect colorful effect;
If your logo is simple and clean, you can print on black card or white card paper bag.
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4 Paper Bags Material Types

Paper bags are cheap and high-quality packaging. It is not only environmentally friendly, but also has many types of paper material. It is very suitable for clothing, promotional items, envelopes, boutiques, gifts, shopping, business, retail, etc.

High-quality paper bags are a must for any fashion design and are a powerful tool for brand promotion.

Which material should be used for custom paper bags?

It depends on your design, different materials have their different styles and printing characteristics.

Usually there are four type material to make paper bag, that is art paper/coated paper, black card, white card, Kraft paper.

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How to design stickers? | Design stickers for free

First of all, don’t design too much information.
Stickers are often small, simply-made products with strong target which is to express sharp information or crux points. However, their small dimension can not contain many letters or texts. We suggest you can use a few most important letters or a big logo in you design, choose a good color, then your sticker will look attractive.

how to design stickers

Secondly, pay attention to the colors you design (it depends on different occasions).
If you want your own stickers to be waterproof for outdoor use or something, then you have to choose plastic stickers. In these stickers, your design must be of simple color, such as black or white or one-color logo due to technique limitation;
If you will use paper stickers or epoxy stickers, you can print any color even gradient color. Besides printing color,  you can also hot stamping gold or silver or other metallic color.

free design stickers

If you need holographic stickers, you just need design the logo and text position in stickers. No need to design the color because the color will match with holographic sticker background.

how to design holographic sticker

At last, if you want stickers more special, or you want us help design stickers for free; you can send your personal requests to our email or phone us directly, we will offer more professional suggestions.

What is a holographic sticker? | What are laser stickers?

Holographic sticker, also called laser stickers, is created by using laser hologram-plate making technology and molding replication technology. The main function of holographic is anti-counterfeiting, and the cost is low while the anti-counterfeiting level is high, so that your products can well be protected from the forgers. Many people would use these kinds sticker sheets on important products to protect rights, like on certificates, on books, on credit cards etc.

what is a holographic sticker

Another feature of holographic stickers is that the colors are always look shiny, dynamic and attractive due to special laser technique, they will show different color in different directions. Compared to normal stickers, holographic stickers will always catch people’s eyes at first sight, leading people feeling the authority of your products, and the desire to know more. Also, people will be more likely to trust the products with the holographic stickers.
Holographic sticker are waterproof of course. Shapes are usually die cut into square or round.

what are laser stickers

The cost is slightly higher than normal paper stickers, but not much. All in all, it is a good option for you to choose at labels industry.

Are vinyl stickers waterproof | What are epoxy stickers

Paper clothing stickers are very common, but usually not waterproof. When sometimes stickers have to meet the rain or water drops but need remaining undestroyed, some special material stickers need to stand out. Are vinyl stickers waterproof? Plastic stickers, material from PET, vinyl, PVC, holographic stickers, etc. are absolutely waterproof. Many people will stick them on outdoor products like cars, umbrellas, outdoor chairs, or sometimes in basin, mops and so on. These stickers are very simple, thin in thickness, color is often clear background, print black or white logo. The custom stickers can be any shape.

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Another waterproof sticker is epoxy sticker, what are epoxy stickers? how are they made?
Firstly, use a normal paper sticker, print information or logo needed, then put the paper sticker into a mold, pour epoxy liquid on it, after cooling down, an epoxy sticker forms. Epoxy papers stickers are very thick(2-3mm), look very attractive with logo inside a “mirror” as the epoxy liquid is clear, accordingly, these stickers price is higher, Most people would use them on more luxury products like on the handle of table tennis paddle, or luxury pool side desks, or mobile phone backside.

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Printed stickers with logo | sticker function

Among all kinds of stickers, paper sticker are most common and widely used, can printed logo, design, care instructions, price or sizes, bar codes, etc. Who will use sticker and what’s the function?

Sticker function

Some people will use them to express their brands by sticking stickers on products surface like on furniture, pots, mirrors. These stickers will be full printed with logo or design, or hot stamped gold or silver effect. Their shapes are die cut into variates- like a dog shape, like a drop of water. Anyway, these stickers are to express brands and look impressive.

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